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The 2025 Season

McNeir
Auditorium

03/16/2025

The Evolution and Impact of Romanticism

Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025 4:00 PM EST

Location: McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University

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The Evolution and Impact of Romanticism was presented by the Washington International Young Artists Music Series (WIYAMS) at Georgetown University's McNeir Auditorium.

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Exploring the artistic legacy of the Romantic era, the concert featured an international group of young musicians representing leading universities and conservatories across the United States. Through solo and chamber performances, the program highlighted the expressive depth, technical brilliance, and enduring influence of Romantic music while showcasing the artistic achievements of the next generation of classical musicians.

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Featured Performers

  • Xiaoya Gao — Piano

  • Jiageng Ren — Saxophone

  • JangHyo Yoo — Piano

  • Zhanglin Hu — Piano

  • Yang Gao — Piano

  • Linyan Luo — Tenor

  • Yang Li — Piano

  • Kevin Liu — Piano

  • Yun Kang — Violin

  • Jinwei Zhang — Piano

  • Sibo Li — Piano

Ward
Recital Hall

Timeless Moments of Love – A Musical Celebration of Mother's Day

Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM EST

Location: Ward Recital Hall, The Catholic University of America

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Timeless Moments of Love: A Musical Celebration of Mother's Day was presented by the Washington International Young Artists Music Series (WIYAMS) in celebration of Mother's Day. The concert brought together outstanding young musicians in a program inspired by themes of love, family, remembrance, and human connection. Featuring solo and chamber performances, the program explored a diverse repertoire spanning the Romantic and twentieth-century traditions, highlighting works by Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler, Lili Boulanger, Amy Beach, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Samuil Feinberg.

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Presented at Ward Recital Hall of The Catholic University of America, the concert reflected WIYAMS' commitment to providing exceptional young artists with professional performance opportunities while enriching the cultural life of the Washington, D.C. community.

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Featured Performers

  • Yun Kang — Violin

  • Jinwei Zhang — Piano

  • Megan Wike — Viola

  • Joseph Kruse — Piano

  • Jian Qiao — Cello

  • Xiaojun Zhang — Piano

  • Nolan Alexander Ancil — Piano

  • Zike Qi — Violin

  • Sicheng He — Piano

05/10/2025

Embassy
of Bulgaria

10/03/2025

Music Salon at the Bulgarian Embassy

Time: Friday, October 3, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST

Location: Embassy of Bulgaria, Washington, D.C.

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The Washington International Young Artists Music Series (WIYAMS), in partnership with the Bulgarian Music Society, presents an elegant Music Salon at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C.

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This inspiring evening features exceptional young artists from six countries—America, China, Korea, Spain, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan—**coming together in a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange and artistic excellence. The program offers an intimate musical journey through passion, lyricism, and virtuosity, with works by Schumann, Fauré, Rachmaninoff, Ysaÿe, and Ravel. Set within the refined atmosphere of the Bulgarian Embassy, this Music Salon promises a memorable evening of artistry, connection, and international collaboration.

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