Cindy Cox - Dreaming a world's edge

Robert Schumann - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, I. Allegro affettuoso

2025 Concerto Competition Winner: Isabel Yang, Piano

Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 1

Join us for a vibrant evening of orchestral discovery and youthful brilliance. The concert opens with Cindy Cox’s Dreaming a world's edge, a richly textured and imaginative soundscape that explores the boundaries between the real and the surreal. Next, we spotlight the rising talent of tomorrow with a performance by NOCCO’s 2025 Concerto Competition Winner—an exciting opportunity to witness a gifted young soloist take center stage. The evening concludes with the energetic charm and classical elegance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1, a remarkable early work that showcases the composer’s precocious genius. This program promises inspiration, innovation, and unforgettable music-making.