Young Concert Artists seeks extraordinary artists who show potential for major careers as leading classical musicians, demonstrate technical and artistic mastery, and are ready to actively partner with YCA in their professional development. Based on a preliminary round of live auditions in New York and Los Angeles, and virtual auditions via video submission, ZaRiah was among the 37 artists selected from a pool of more than 200 applicants to advance to the semi-final round.

The semi-final auditions will take place on November 5, 6 & 7 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center in New York City.