The Williams College Department of Music is delighted to announce the results of the Berkshire Symphony Student Soloist Competition for 2025!
Jessie Burdette ’25, viola
playing George Enescu – Concertstück
Sebastian Quadrini, collaborating pianist
student of Ah Ling Neu
Locke Meyer ’25, clarinet
playing Claude Debussy – Première Rhapsodie
Edwin Lawrence, collaborating pianist
student of Michael Dee
Richard O’Donnell ’27, violin
playing Samuel Barber – Violin Concerto, op. 14, I. Allegro
Charles Tsui, collaborating pianist
student of Joanna Kurkowicz
The competition was judged by a panel of guest musicians:
Nathaniel Parke, Robyn Quinnett, and Marlene Walt
We also extend thanks to the collaborative pianists:
The competition would not be possible without the great dedication of our instrumental teachers, who mentor and support our performers. Thanks also to Jeffrey Miller, Stage and Orchestra Manager, and the concert team for making sure that the competition and recital ran smoothly.
The student musicians have been selected for the honor of performing their pieces along with the Berkshire Symphony on Friday April 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus.
and our collaborative pianists:
Leigh Murphy, Bob Logan, James Mitchell, Doris Stevenson, Ben Wien ’28, Aaron Likness, piano
Also in recognition of the fantastic work of all of the performers, in performance order:
Emma Hennessy ’26, soprano; Leigh Murphy, piano
Arianna Suarez ’25, cello; Bob Logan, piano
Xavier Wills ’27, tenor; James Mitchell, piano
E.B. Diallo ’25, cello; Bob Logan, piano
Daniel Chang ’25, piano; Doris Stevenson, piano
William May ’25, bass-baritone; Ben Wien ’28, piano
Lisa Ji ’27, violin; Bob Logan, piano
Alex Moon ’27, flute; Aaron Likness, piano
Seohyeon Lee ’27, cello; Bob Logan, piano
Serenity Young-Ferguson ’25, flute; Aaron Likness, piano
Hannah Yoon ’25, flute; Aaron Likness, piano
Want to see a list of all of our past student soloists with the Berkshire Symphony?
Link to soloists
