Young Texas Artists Unveils 2026 Music Competition Winners
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 19, 2026
The Young Texas Artists (YTA) celebrated emerging classical talent at the Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala in Conroe, Texas. The event, held on March 14, showcased performances from finalists and awarded $40,000 in prizes. The grand prize went to cellist Cirdan Vonnahme, a student at Rice University, who also clinched the gold medal in the Strings division. The competition, under the artistic direction of Dr. Emelyne Bingham, featured 67 musicians from 11 countries, all Texas residents or student
