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Round Lake Violist to Solo with Symphony Orchestra

Ezra Burca, 17, of Round Lake, Walgreens National Concerto Competition winner, will perform with the MYAC Symphony Orchestra Feb. 24.

Ezra Burca will perform his winning solo piece: Béla Bartók's Viola Concerto No. 1 with Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's Symphony Orchestra on Sunday February 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Pick Staiger Concert Hall on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Burca, 17, of Round Lake, IL is the Senior MYAC Orchestra Division Winner, and one of four Overall Grand Winners in the Walgreens National Concerto Competition. He is a homeschooled high school senior and studies viola with Desiree Ruhstrat.

Tickets for the concert are $25/adult, $10/student. Tickets may be purchased at the event or online at https://mya.org/events/tickets.

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Midwest Young Artists Conservatory's classical, jazz, and choral programs serve students from grade school beginners through advanced pre-collegiate performers. Families interested in participating for the 2019-20 season can visit mya.org for placement audition information. For tickets to our events or more information about our programs visit mya.org or call 847-926-9898.

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