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American Young Artists Association, Manhattan, NY (2026)

01/13/2026

This week in New York,
American Young Artists Association presents
an evening of live performance.

January 15, 2026 · New York City
A post-concert reception will follow.

Tickets available at:
www.americanyoungartists.org

Limited seating available.

01/12/2026

This week in New York,
American Young Artists Association presents
an intimate evening of music and performance.

Featuring artists working across classical, vocal, and jazz traditions,
the concert offers a space for listening, connection,
and artistic exchange.

Guests are invited to join a post-concert reception following the performance.

January 15, 2026
New York City

Tickets available at:
www.americanyoungartists.org

12/16/2025

American Young Artists Association proudly welcomes pianist Sarah Tuan to the AYA artist community.

With performances spanning Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall New York, Klavierhaus, and the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall, Sarah’s artistry speaks with both clarity and depth.

A prizewinner of major international competitions — including First Prize at the San Jose International Piano Competition and Philadelphia International Piano Competition — she has also been invited to compete at the Chopin International Piano Competition and the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition.

Sarah is a Second Prize recipient of the Munz Scholarship Competition, a Returning Fellow at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music School & Festival, and a Teaching Fellowship recipient at The Juilliard School, where her musical voice continues to mature with intelligence and sincerity.

Praised for her “brilliant and original insights, never forced and always true to the score” (Quinte Parallèle), Sarah represents a new generation of pianists who balance virtuosity with honesty.

We are honored to have her as part of AYA.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah Tuan.

12/10/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Eliane Menzel , a violinist whose artistry, discipline, and radiant musical voice have already marked her as one of the most compelling young musicians of her generation.

A founder, artistic director, chamber leader, and soloist, Eliane brings a rare combination of vision and virtuosity. She has performed with ensembles including the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Filarmónica de las Américas, New York Chamber Players Orchestra, the German Youth String Orchestra, and has appeared in distinguished engagements for the German Embassy in both New York and Germany.

Her solo career spans major international stages, featuring a world premiere at Carnegie Hall (Light and Finnecky), concerto appearances with the Richardson Symphony and Hanse Symphony Orchestra, and performances across Finland, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In 2025, her work will also be spotlighted in a nationwide ARD television feature.

Eliane’s artistic excellence has been recognized through top prizes at the Ann & Charles Eisemann International Young Artists Competition and the VIII International Violin Competition “Szymon Goldberg.” She is a recipient of the Gluck Fellowship, DAAD Scholarship, and the NDR Kulturpreis, reflecting her extraordinary musicianship and commitment to cultural exchange.

A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (B.M.) and The Juilliard School (M.M.), Eliane continues to shape her career with the same elegance, curiosity, and integrity that define her musical voice.

Please join us in welcoming Eliane Menzel to the AYA family

12/05/2025

AYA is proud to welcome Isabelle Nichols .a.nichols —a cellist whose artistry is defined by depth, clarity, and an unwavering devotion to collaboration.

A co-founding and current member of the NYC-based Karuna Quartet, Isabelle has brought her musicianship to the Juilliard Fall Festival, the Juilliard Station Rush Hour Series, and the Westside Chamber Players Series.
Her earlier years with the Meraki Quartet (2016–2022) marked the beginning of her chamber music ascent, earning medals at the Fischoff Competition, the Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Seminar, and an appearance on NPR’s From the Top.

Across her collaborative career, Isabelle has shared the stage with extraordinary artists including Nicola Benedetti, Karen Gomyo, Andres Diaz, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, Bella Hristova, as well as members of the St. Lawrence Quartet and the Alexander String Quartet.
Her commitment to contemporary music extends further—having worked closely with composers Matthew Aucoin, Nicholas Britell, and Karim Al-Zand.

Her performances have resonated in some of the world’s most celebrated halls: Carnegie Hall, the Musikverein, the Elbphilharmonie, the Berliner Philharmonie, and Alice Tully Hall—a testament to the scope and integrity of her musical voice.

Isabelle is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at The Juilliard School under Astrid Schween, supported by the Juilliard Scholarship and the Kenneth Bohn Memorial Scholarship. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rice University with Norman Fischer as a Shepherd Society Award recipient, following formative training with Bonnie Hampton and Tanya Tomkins.

She has participated in masterclasses with artists including Emanuel Ax, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, Éric-Maria Couturier, Johannes Moser, and Colin Carr, and has taken part in the New York String Orchestra Seminar (2023) and served as a Valley of the Moon Apprentice (2025).

Today, we are thrilled to have Isabelle join the AYA community—
an artist whose musicianship is not only accomplished, but deeply generous.Welcome to AYA, Isabelle.

12/04/2025

Juhee Lim is an internationally acclaimed pianist known for her poetic sensitivity, commanding technique, and multidimensional artistry. A recipient of the Kovner Fellowship at The Juilliard School—one of the institution’s most prestigious, full-scholarship programs—she continues to develop a rich artistic voice shaped by curiosity, rigor, and expressive depth.

She is the winner of the Miracle of Music Award, a Career Grant recipient from Salon de Virtuosi, and was selected as one of Forbes Magazine’s 2030 Power Leaders, recognizing her growing influence as a young artist on the global stage.

Juhee has performed across major platforms in the United States, Europe, and Asia, appearing in solo, chamber, and collaborative settings that highlight both her interpretive elegance and contemporary sensibilities. Her work is guided by a commitment to artistic excellence and a desire to bring classical music to wider and more diverse audiences.

A proud Kovner Fellow, she continues her studies at The Juilliard School under the mentorship of distinguished faculty, expanding a career that bridges tradition, innovation, and meaningful artistic storytelling.

12/02/2025

The American Young Artists Association is honored to welcome Anthony Ratinov .ratinov , a pianist praised worldwide for his unmistakable blend of technical mastery, artistic depth, and fearless musical imagination.

Acclaimed for “unwavering energy and precision” (La Scena Musicale), “striking confidence in taking risks” (Le Devoir), and “characterful narrative and discerning musicianship” (Gramophone), Ratinov has quickly become one of the most compelling pianists of his generation.

A Young Steinway Artist, he is a laureate of many of the world’s leading competitions:
— 3rd Prize, 2024 Concours Musical International de Montréal
— 2nd Prize, 2025 National U.S. Chopin Competition
— 2nd Prize, Busoni International Piano Competition
— 1st Prize, Ricard Viñes International Piano Competition
— 2nd Prize & Audience Favorite, València Iturbi International Piano Competition
— 2nd Prize, Olga Kern International Piano Competition

He has appeared at major halls including the Royal Concertgebouw, Palau de la Música Catalana, ORF RadioKulturhaus, Maison Symphonique, and the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall. Upcoming highlights include Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Berliner Philharmonie and a season-long collaboration with the Classeek Ambassador Program.

Ratinov completed his Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School, following graduate studies at the Yale School of Music and an undergraduate degree from Yale University.
A devoted chamber musician, he is also a prizewinner with Trio Ondata, recognized at both Yellow Springs and the Fischoff Competition.

With a musical voice shaped by lineage, intellect, and an unmistakable emotional honesty, Anthony represents the kind of artistry AYA is proud to champion.

Welcome to AYA, Anthony — the journey ahead looks extraordinary.

11/29/2025

The American Young Artists Association is proud to welcome Robert Garrison , a trumpeter widely recognized for his versatility, discipline, and artistic depth. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Garrison has built a remarkable career moving fluently between classical, baroque, and jazz traditions—establishing himself as one of the most dynamic trumpet voices of his generation.

He has performed with many of the world’s leading ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, The Knights, and orchestras across the United States and abroad. His tours and guest-principal appearances span from Iceland Symphony Orchestra to the Rochester Philharmonic, and he was part of the New York Philharmonic’s 2022 reopening of David Geffen Hall.

Garrison’s artistry has been featured in performances named among the year’s Best Classical Music Performances, including the premiere of Rhiannon Giddens’s opera Omar and MusicAeterna’s U.S. tour. Dedicated to advancing contemporary music, he actively collaborates with emerging composers and brings new trumpet works to life through recordings, commissions, and premieres.

A graduate of the University of North Texas and The Juilliard School, Garrison has trained with many of the most esteemed trumpet pedagogues of our time. He is also a Yamaha Performing Artist and a Patrick Mouthpieces Artist, with a growing digital presence that has been spotlighted by the International Trumpet Guild.

Please join us in welcoming Robert Garrison to the AYA community — an artist whose commitment, excellence, and creative curiosity continue to inspire audiences and young musicians alike.

11/28/2025

AYA is thrilled to welcome composer Ethan Jankowski to our community. A Chicago native now based in New York, Ethan creates music shaped by a deep love for storytelling, weaving together art, science, space, humanity, and the beautifully abstract. His works invite listeners to uncover the life that exists within everything — from the ground beneath our feet to the stars far beyond reach.

Ethan’s music has been recognized by organizations such as ASCAP and Tribeca New Music. His piano work The Seated Queen was named a winner of the 2025 Abundant Silence Composition Competition and will be performed at the 37th FOCAM Festival in 2026 by pianist Daniel Inamorato. He was mentored by Jessie Montgomery through Juilliard’s “Who’s in the Lobby?” series, where his duo Refugia premiered. This year, he also wrote Syzygy for Caroline Wincenc’s ICONIC Legacy concert at the National Flute Association Conference. His works have been commissioned by ensembles and institutions including the University of Texas Permian-Basin Orchestra, Addison Trail High School Orchestra, and several projects soon to be announced, and performed by artists such as the Dior Quartet, Lucerna Quartet, Missing Piece, and Shi-An Costello.

Beyond his artistic accomplishments, Ethan brings a warm sense of humor and genuine personality to his work. He lives in Brooklyn with his senior cat, Honey, spends his free time hiking, reading, and sometimes running (especially after New Year’s), and remains steadfast in defending Chicago-style pizza. His early “accolades” include placing second in a K–12 karate sparring tournament, fourth in his fifth-grade spelling bee, and earning a high school thespian award for roles such as Marius in Les Misérables.

Ethan is currently completing his Master of Music at The Juilliard School and previously earned his Bachelor of Music from Elmhurst University.

We look forward to supporting his creative journey and to the new worlds his music will bring to the AYA community.

Welcome to AYA, Ethan — we’re excited for everything ahead.

11/27/2025

We are delighted to welcome cellist Samuel DeCaprio to the American Young Artists Association.

A dynamic soloist, chamber musician, and educator, Samuel has appeared across the U.S. and abroad, earning top honors including the Norman Benzaquen Career Advancement Grant from The Juilliard School, the Aldo Parisot Prize at Yale, and Eastman’s Performer’s Certificate. His New York debut featured the North American premiere of Grażyna Bacewicz’s Cello Concerto No. 2 with the Juilliard Orchestra at Alice Tully Hall.

An active collaborator and advocate for contemporary music, Samuel has performed with ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet, and the Princeton Symphony, with recordings on Delos, ECM, MSR Classics, and Nonesuch. He is also the founder of the Arazzo Music Festival and creator of Project Mx2, commissioning and championing new works for the cello.

We look forward to Samuel’s artistry, vision, and continued contributions to the AYA community.

For full biography, please visit:
https://www.americanyoungartists.org/samuel-decaprio?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

11/26/2025

Welcome to AYA — Joe Bell

We are thrilled to welcome Joe Bell to the American Young Artists Association (AYA).

A Los Angeles–based actor and multi-hyphenate creative, Joe brings a grounded emotional presence and a distinctive storytelling voice to the world of independent film. His breakout performance and editing work in Fenwick earned him Best Actor at the 2024 Northeast Film Festival, alongside 15+ award nominations and 16 festival selections, marking him as one of the rising talents to watch.

Across projects such as Fenwick, 30 Percent, In Due Time, Faith, Cult, and Penny, Joe contributes not only as an actor but also as a writer, producer, editor, and director, offering a multidimensional perspective that elevates every collaboration.

Joe’s formal training spans Trinity College (B.A. in Interdisciplinary Film Studies), The Barrow Group, and the VIP Ignite program, shaping a performer with both technique and vision. His background as a recruited NCAA Division III basketball player, along with additional training in parkour, skiing, track, and movement, further extends his range for dynamic and physically demanding roles.

As he joins AYA, Joe looks forward to connecting with fellow creators, expanding his work in film, and contributing to a community that values authenticity, versatility, and artistic purpose.

Welcome to the AYA family, Joe — we can’t wait to see the stories you’ll bring to life.

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