GWENDOLYN ROBERTS 2026

YOUNG ARTIST OF THE YEAR

WE ARE VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE 2026

GWENDOLYN ROBERTS YOUNG ARTIST AWARD

On Saturday, April 25, the NATS-LA Chapter sponsored the Gwendolyn Roberts Young Artist Auditions at Fullerton College. Adjudicators included Susan Ali, Marc Callahan, Suzanne Falletti, and Wendy Pylko. Raejin Lee served as Chair of the NATS-LA Young Artist Program, with current president Melissa Landis and past president Aram Barsamian contributing dedicated efforts.

Out of twelve auditions, the judges awarded three prizes and two honorable mentions:

First Prize – Agnese Gallenzi (student of Diane Ketchie-Saar)

Agnese will present a recital in Fall 2026 as our “Young Artist of the Year,” sponsored by the NATS-LA Chapter.

Second Prize – Krishna Raman (student of Christine Marie Li)

Third Prize – Lily Prado (student of Dr. Katharin Rundus)

Honorable Mention – Guo Wu (student of Lynn Helding) and Samantha Rosenberg (student of Diane Ketchie-Saar)

Congratulations to all involved!

(Photos and biographies of winners coming soon.)