VC LIVE | 2025 Young Concert Artists International Auditions

We're coming to you LIVE from New York, NY, for the final round of the 2025 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions.

Established in 1961, the Young Concert Artists (YCA) Susan Wadsworth International Auditions has since provided emerging artists opportunities to connect with top industry professionals to further their music careers.

The newest cohort of YCA Jacobs Fellows includes saxophonist Estel Vivo Casanovas, VC Artist violinist Claire Wells, and Trio Azura, the first YCA Ensemble-in-Residence.

The winners will participate in the three-year YCA Jacobs Fellowship, includes comprehensive artist management, performance opportunities at top venues around the globe, and YCA-presented debut recitals in New York City and Washington, DC, as well as ongoing mentorship by YCA leadership and alumni; training in education and community engagement projects; individual brand development which includes a photoshoot guided by top-tier creative director and stylist; a professional video shoot; special projects including video recordings, commissions, and collaborations.