Every fall, Arizona Musicfest presents the Dil & Louise Dilatush Young Artists Concert saluting Arizona’s finest young classical artists. Soloists, ensembles and vocalists in an afternoon’s program of classical selections create an engaging and inspiring experience for concert-goers of all ages.

2009 Young Artists Concert Performers: (front row) Thomas Menefee, Dolce Quartette: Jennifer Chiang, Marcie Kolacki, Christa Cook, Abigail Reeves. (back row) Jamil Muhammad, Rebecca Zaner, Sean Smeed, Chaz Salazar, Stefan Kohli, Jeanelle Brierley, Josephine Yang.

Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians Competition finalists and other highly-regarded young musicians from Arizona entertain a traditionally ‘full-house’ with the virtuosity and emotional maturity of their performances. Younger members of the audience, age five-and-up, enjoy the ten minute segments played by each artist. And, advanced music students find that attendance encourages taking their practice to a higher level.     

The 19th Annual Dil and Louise Dilatush Young Artists Concert at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Desert Foothills Lutheran Church, honors two beloved supporters of Arizona Musicfest. Dil and Louise had a special interest in promoting young artists and frequently provided direct financial assistance to talented local musicians in need of a helping hand. This concert was always one of their favorite events. Their daughter Gayle Dilatush continues to support the Young Artists Concert.

Young Artists Concert student tickets are free for children under the age of 18. Adult tickets are $10, available at the door. There is a Meet the Artists reception following the concert. Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is located at 29305 Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (between Dixileta & Dynamite).

Please call Arizona Musicfest at 480.488.0806 or toll free at 866.488.0806 for more information.