05/22/2026
✨ Meet the Winners of the 2026 Young Artist Competition 🎻
On April 6, some of Oregon’s most talented young musicians took the stage at Lane Community College for the 2026 Eugene Symphony Guild Legacy Young Artist Competition.
We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s winners:
Senior Division
🥇 Lily SlatonBarker-Wong, viola / University of Oregon
🥈 Nikita Istratov, piano / University of Oregon
Junior Division
🥇 Emma Jang, cello / Roosevelt Middle School
🥈 Sabine Voelker, viola / South Eugene High School
“The winners delivered especially captivating solo performances, and it was an honor to award them for their accomplishment.” -Julia Weldon, Eugene Symphony cellist & competition judge
Bravo to all of the young artists who shared their passion, artistry, and hard work with us!
See the full list of awards on our website.