An accordion and a string trio walk into a concert hall.

No, really.

Stravinsky pushes forward. Ravel takes his time. Piazzolla’s Four Seasons starts somewhere familiar — then tilts just enough to make you wonder if you’ve been hearing it wrong all along.

Chamber music has always done this. Put unlikely sounds together and see what happens. Sometimes it surprises you. Sometimes it resets your ears entirely.

These are artists at the beginning of paths still unfolding. Young Concert Artists has a way of finding them early. For three years running, that energy has landed in this room, with this audience.

Halloween afternoon. An accordion. You could stay home.

The Unlikely Room

Young Concert Artists — Accordion Plus Strings

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Foy Concert Hall, Moravian University (Residency)
Bethlehem, PA

Founded in 1961 by Susan Wadsworth, Young Concert Artists (YCA) is one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and launching the careers of exceptional young classical musicians. Through its highly selective Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, YCA identifies emerging artists of extraordinary talent and provides them with the resources, mentorship, and professional opportunities needed to build sustainable and impactful careers.

At the heart of YCA’s mission is a commitment to artistic excellence and career development. Selected artists receive comprehensive management services, performance engagements, career guidance, and debut recitals in major cultural centers, while gaining access to an extensive network of presenters, conductors, and industry leaders. YCA views musicians not only as performers, but also as cultural ambassadors capable of engaging diverse audiences and shaping the future of classical music.

Over more than six decades, YCA has helped launch the careers of many of today’s most celebrated artists, including Emanuel Ax, Pinchas Zukerman, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Julia Bullock, Jeremy Denk, Randall Goosby, and many others. Through its enduring dedication to mentorship, innovation, and artistic leadership, Young Concert Artists continues to cultivate the next generation of influential voices in classical music.

Learn more about Young Concert Artists