Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra Announces Winners of Youth Competition

Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) proudly announces the winners of its 2nd annual Young Soloist Competition, celebrating the extraordinary talent of young musicians from the community and surrounding areas. This year’s winners are (from left to right in the graphic) Sora Corro (piano; Irvine, CA), Addilyn Found (oboe; Santiago High School), Liam Chao (violin; Calabasas High School), and Hiroshi Corro (piano; Irvine, CA).
Addilyn, Liam and Hiroshi will perform their winning works with SCSO at its “Dreams and Destinies” concert on Sunday, March 8, offering audiences the opportunity to experience the artistry and promise of the next generation of classical musicians. Addilyn will perform the second movement of Joseph Haydn’s Oboe Concerto, showcasing elegance and lyrical depth. Liam will present the second movement of Henryk Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2, a work rich in romantic expressiveness. Hiroshi will perform the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, highlighting both virtuosity and dramatic intensity.
Sora has been awarded the grand prize and will be featured as a soloist performing the entirety of Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor at the first concert of SCSO’s 2026–2027 season.
The March 8 concert will also feature orchestral favorites including Mozart’s The Magic Flute Overture, Suk’s Pohádka, and John Williams’ Adventures on Earth from E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Together, this program promises an inspiring evening that celebrates both timeless masterworks and exceptional young talent.
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