Welcome the ’25/26 concert series with the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. This Next Generation opening concert is a showcase of the most promising young artists, featuring the winners of the 2025 Bjorn & Lori Hareid Concerto Competition and Young Composers’ Competition in a vibrant celebration of emerging talent.
For the first time ever, audiences will also cast their votes live for the inaugural Audience Award, with the winner announced during the concert. Followed by Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” — a revolutionary work that redefined the boundaries of the classical symphony. Bridging legacy and innovation, this program celebrates the future of orchestral music through the voices of its rising stars.
Program and Featured Students:
- Danny Lin – Composition Competition Winner, Dawn
- Joy Li, Piano (Category A) – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, I. Moderato
- Merett Khamis, Strings (Category B) – Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op. 47, 1st Movement
- Aeri Seong, Flute (Category C, Open) – Liebermann Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, 1st Movement
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- Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 Eroica
*Repertoire selections and performing artists are subject to change.
VAM’s Orchestral Training Program is supported by:
Adrienne S. Chan
The Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
The R & J Stern Family Foundation
Vancouver Civic Theatres
The City of Vancouver