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Congratulations to the 2025 Bolz Young Artist Competition finalists who will perform in ‘The Final Forte’

January 17, 2025 Tara Lovdahl Leave a Comment

The semi-final round of Madison Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) 2025 Bolz Young Artist Competition took place on Jan. 9, 2025, and PBS Wisconsin would like to congratulate the four incredibly talented finalists headed to the finals at the Overture Center for the Arts.

Enjoy the exciting last round of competition live 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025, in Wisconsin Young Artists Compete: The Final Forte on PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio.

Congratulations to the 2025 Final Forte finalists:

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Atticus Coen, a senior at Sun Prairie East High School who will play a piano concerto.

A young teenage girl in a formal dress smiles standing in a portrait studio.

Indre Raghavan, a junior at Middleton High School who will play a violin concerto.

A young teenage girl in a formal dress smiles standing in a portrait studio.

Vivian Van de Sype Cucu, a senior at University School of Milwaukee who will play a viola concerto.

A young teenage girl in a formal dress smiles standing in a portrait studio.

Lucy Wu, a junior at Whitefish Bay High School who will play a cello concerto.

In The Final Forte, these impressive young musicians will perform as soloists with the MSO, led by music director John DeMain.

Performing at this level takes years of preparation and dedication, and each of these musicians is already a winner. All students will receive a scholarship for completing this round of the competition, a huge accomplishment in itself. The level of skill demonstrated is truly remarkable, and to see the next generation of musicians performing alongside the MSO is inspiring.

Looking for a classical music fix? Revisit the stunning music from 2024.

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