Stand-out Performers

On 28 May 2016, in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, an unusual recital took place. American Protégé, an annual contest, held one of its winners' recitals there, featuring performers ranging from four years old all the way up to distinguished professional musicians boasting degrees from many conservatories. Many performers already had impressive credits to their names, including a viral eight-year old pianist from Britain's Got Talent, published authors of classical-music criticism, and two doctorates...