2024 CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Competition Live Finals
The Final Round
We are nearly a month away from the electrifying live finale of the 2024 CAG Louis and Susan Meisel Competition! Your presence and energy are irreplaceable at such an exciting event - come cheer on these 8 fantastic young artists as they compete for representation on CAG's artist roster.
Nathan Amaral, violin
The Dolphins, string quartet
Leland Ko, cello
Valentin Kovalev, saxophone
Yun Janice Lu, piano
Poiesis Quartet, string quartet
Warren & Flick, string duo
Amelia Zitoun, cello
Winners receive management contracts, a New York showcase performance, professional career development and coaching, and access to CAG's Citizen Musician Bootcamp. Our Grand Prize Winner will additionally be awarded joint international representation with CAG and our London partner Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT).
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 10th - 3:30 PM EST - 10:00 PM EST
The DiMenna Center, 450 West 37th Street, New York, NY
- Finalist Performances -
Session One | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Warren & Flick
Nathan Amaral
Leland Ko
The Dolphins
Session Two | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Poiesis Quartet
Yun Janice Lu
Amelia Zitoun
Valentin Kovalev
Finalist Panel Discussion | 8:00 PM
Winners Announcement | 9:00 PM
Reception to follow at The DiMenna Center
Looking to grab a quick bite in between the performance sessions? There are plenty of tasty options nearby! Here are a few spots to get you started:
Friedman's Hells' Kitchen - 450 10th Avenue
- Contemporary cuisine offering many gluten-free comfort classics
Chi Restaurant & Bar - 492 9th Avenue
- Chinese and Szechuan cuisine
Mercato - 352 West 39th Street
- Homey Italian venue serving house-made pasta and other traditional meals
Zoob Zip Thai Authentic Noodle Bar - 460 9th Avenue
- Authentic standard Thai dishes plus fusion small plates
