Young Concert Artists has announced the Winners for 2025. Based on the final round of live auditions in New York, two artists and YCA’s first-ever Ensemble-in-Residence – a new offering this year – have been selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants. Additionally, 3 finalists were selected to receive Laureate Prizes, offering career grants and future YCA opportunities.

The 2025 Winners and YCA Jacobs Fellows are as follows: saxophonist Estel Vivo Casanovas, violinist Claire Wells, and Trio Azura, the first YCA Ensemble-in-Residence.

Laureate prizes were awarded to violinists Christina Nam and Hannah Tam, and Clarinetist Elad Navon. Each Laureate receives a $5,000 career grant and an invitation to return to the Semi-Final Round of a future audition cycle.