04/11/2026
๐๏ธ Exclusive Interview with 2nd Prize Winner of the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐
๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ซ๐ข ๐ฅ
We caught up with Kara ahead of the Winners Concert and asked about her musical journeyโfrom her early inspirations to the details she loves most about her instrument, including its wide range of colors and expressive possibilities. ๐ผ
When asked what has been inspiring her lately, Kara shared that attending live performancesโfrom the NY Phil to student recitals and school orchestrasโhas been especially meaningful, fueling her curiosity and love for music. She also spoke about the importance of staying grounded in joy and expression through performance.
Looking ahead to the Winners Concert, Kara shared her excitement about sharing music on stage and being part of a community of young artists coming together to celebrate this special moment. โจ
INTERVIEW BY COMPETITION COORDINATOR, KAORU HINATA
Join us tomorrow for the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐
๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ญ! ๐ถ
Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Church of Christ and Saint Stephenโs
120 West 69th Street, NYC
โจ FREE ADMISSION โจ
Kara will showcase her artistry alongside pianist ๐๐ข๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ (), performing:
โข Morceau de concours โ Gabriel Faurรฉ (1845โ1924)
โข Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise โ Franz Doppler (1821โ1883)