Winners of Boston University School of Music’s annual Carnegie Hall competition showcase their expressive and technical gifts through the infinite variety of short works for soloist and piano accompaniment by the world’s great composers. This annual concert presented by Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music at New York City’s renowned concert venue spotlights a select group of student performers who participate in a multi-stage competition and selection process run by BU School of Music to secure a spot. It underscores BU’s commitment to providing its students with real-world, professional experiences, with these students performing on the same stage that hosts world-class, top-tier soloists and performing groups from prestigious musical organizations. Learn more about this year's concert at bu.edu/cfa.

2025 Performers & Program

• Ana Diaz Asencio (CFA’27) • soprano saxophone – Mi Bailaora – David Salleras
• Catherine Butler (CFA’23,'27) • flute – Syrinx, L. 129 – Claude Debussy
• Yun-Chen Chou (CFA’27) • marimba – Etude in F-sharp Minor – Pius Cheung
• Lily Uijin Gwak (CFA’27) • cello, and Kyunga Lee (CFA’27) • piano – Variations on “Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen,” WoO46 – Ludwig van Beethoven
• Erin Matthews (CFA’27) • soprano and Ethan McGrath (CFA’27) • piano – On this Island: 1. Let the Florid Music Praise; 4. Nocturne; 5. As It Is Plenty – Benjamin Britten
• Alexandru Prigalo (CFA’21,'26) • piano – 3 Movements from Petrushka, K12: III. La semaine grasse – Igor Stravinsky
• Libang Wang (CFA’26) • baritone, and Ethan McGrath (CFA’27) • piano – Phidylé; Le Manoire de Rosemonde – Henri Duparc

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • 7:30pm • Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall • 154 W 57^th St, New York, NY

Concert tickets are $14 ($10 + $4 fee) and can be reserved through the Carnegie Hall website. Visit carnegiehall.org, CarnegieCharge 212-247-7800, or the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 57th and Seventh.

Presented by Boston University School of Music