Announcing the VSO USA Young Artist Competition Gold Medalists

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra announces violinist Ezekiel Sokoloff (11th Grade, Homeschooled), flautist Nikka Gershman-Pepper (8th Grade, Colburn Music Academy), and pianist David Choi (8th Grade, Stanford Online High School) as the Gold Medalists of its 27th Young Artist Competition following an outstanding display of artistry from all nine finalists. Gold medal winners in each category will receive the opportunity to perform with the VSO under the baton of Maestro Salvador Brotons on January 22 and 23, 2022 at Skyview Concert Hall. Silver Medalists were violinist Jonathan Okseniuk, pianist Alyssa Gabrilovich, and a tie between saxophonist Spencer Cox and flautist Erica Wang. Bronze Medalists were cellist Adrian Hsieh and pianist Dora-Ziyan Chen.

2021 Young Artist Competition Winners

PIANO

• Gold - Alyssa Gabrilovich, Piano; Harriton High School, Villanova, PA
• Silver - Dora-Ziyan Chen, Piano; Redmond High School, Redmond, WA
• Bronze - David Choi, Piano; Stanford Online High School, Los Angeles, CA

STRINGS

• Gold - Adrian Hsieh, Cello; Corvallis High School, Corvallis, OR
• Silver - Ezekiel Sokoloff, Violin; Homeschooled, Salt Lake City, UT
• Bronze - Jonathan Okseniuk, Violin; Arete Preparatory Academy, Mesa, AZ

BRASS / WOODWINDS

• Gold - Nikka Gershman-Pepper, Flute; Colburn Music Academy, Los Angeles, CA
• Silver (tie) - Spencer Cox, Alto Saxophone; Michigan State University, Lakeland, TN
• Silver (tie) - Erica Wang, Flute; Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, CA

Congratulations to these remarkable young musicians, and thank you to every student who participated.

Thank you to Realvest Corporation and Michelle's Piano Co.

The VSO would like to thank all of our generous individual donors and season sponsors.