named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Evenings of Piano Concerti
Annual concert series in New York City featuring piano concertos performed by emerging and renowned artists with the NYCA Symphony Orchestra under Eduard Zilberkant; has presented over sixty concertos since 2006, including premieres and works from J.S. Bach to contemporary composers.
Great Musicians Master Class Series
Master classes led by internationally renowned professors and performers for music students, held in New York, Munich, Seoul, and other locations, often in collaboration with Steinway or Yamaha venues.
NYCA Noon Recital Series
Bi-weekly free public recitals at the Samsung Experience in Time Warner Center, featuring NYCA artists in informal performances followed by artist meet-and-greets.
Soirée des Artistes
Intimate salon concerts held in private residences in New York and envisioned for expansion to Europe and Asia, offering relaxed, culturally rich musical experiences with food and wine.
Winners Debut Concerts
Debut concert series for winners of the NYCA Worldwide Debut Audition at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall and Berlin Philharmonie Hall, often accompanied by album releases on the Steinway & Sons label.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 3 activities
- Operating the Classical Bridge FestivalHosts the Classical Bridge Festival, a biennial event alternating between New York City and Bordeaux, France, featuring performances and cultural exchange. The inaugural season launched in August 2018 and has been promoted through media appearances such as FOX 5 NY.
- Organizing performance opportunities for young and emerging musiciansProvides performance opportunities on world-renowned stages, including concertos with full orchestra, through initiatives such as the NYCA Worldwide Debut Audition and the Evenings of Piano Concerti series, to support the professional development of young musicians. Finalist concerts are held at venues like Lincoln Center and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
- Presenting classical music concerts and recitals in New York and internationallyProduces and presents a wide range of classical music performances, including solo recitals, concerto performances, and festival events, at major venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and international locations including Paris, Berlin, Seoul, and Bordeaux. The organization has presented over sixty piano concertos since 2006, including world premieres and complete cycles such as Mozart’s keyboard concertos.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Broadcasting performances to expand audience reachPartners with media outlets such as WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase to broadcast concerts, including the Winner’s Evening concert, to a broader public audience.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Organizing public master classes for music studentsConducts public master classes taught by internationally renowned pianists and professors for pre-college and college-level music students, providing educational and developmental opportunities in performance and interpretation.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Providing career development and administrative support for musiciansOffers career advancement resources including performance platforms, financial scholarships, publicity through an in-house department, and administrative support for scheduling and bookings. Also facilitates regular collaboration meetings among member artists for concert planning and artistic decisions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants$222K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$222K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$394
Cash$394
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$394
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +79.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- EDUARD ZILBERKANT — DIRECTOR
- GLENN R SARNO — DIRECTOR
- JEFF SWANN — TREASURER
- KLARA MIN — PRESIDENT
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- FOX 5 NY Partner — Featured the Classical Bridge Festival on its program Good Day Street Talk.
- Juilliard School Partner — Hosts performances by artists associated with New York Concert Artists & Associates, including Naomi Kudo and Yoonie Han.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosted the Final Stage of 2018 Worldwide Debut Audition at Merkin Concert Hall.
- Klara Min Partner — Artistic Director and Founder of New York Concert Artists & Associates, leading artistic vision and organizational direction.
- MIT Government — Daesik Cha is a professor at MIT.
- NY University Government — Jeffrey Swann is a professor at NY University.
- NYCA Symphony Orchestra Partner — Collaborates with NYCA Symphony Orchestra for performances.
- New York Concert Artists Orchestra Partner — Performs in concerts presented by New York Concert Artists & Associates featuring soloists such as Alexei Tartakovski and Yoonie Han.
- Sejong University Partner — Hosted a master class by NYCA pianist and artistic director Klara Min in Seoul, Korea.
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Partner — Glenn R. Sarno is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
- So-Chung Shinn Lee Partner — NYCA Patron who supports the organization and its mission.
- So-Chung Shinn Lee Partner — Supports the organization as a donor and public advocate.
- Steinway Haus Munich Partner — Collaborated with New York Concert Artists & Associates to present a master class by Claudio Martínez Mehner in Munich, Germany.
- The McGraw-Hill Companies Young Artists Showcase Partner — Radio program that features performances by artists presented by New York Concert Artists & Associates.
- WQXR Partner — Broadcast NYCA’s Winner’s Evening concert on its Young Artists Showcase program.
- WQXR Partner — Co-presents the Young Artists Showcase radio broadcast featuring performances by artists managed by New York Concert Artists & Associates.
- Yamaha Artists Services, Inc. Partner — Co-presented the "Mozart 25 Piano Concerti" concert series with New York Concert Artists & Associates.
- classicalbridge.org Partner — Collaborates on the Classical Bridge Festival, with shared online presence and programming.
- ycArt design studio Partner — Designed the website for New York Concert Artists & Associates
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Development Through Performance and Mentorshipmethodology: artist-development-through-performanceBy combining high-profile performance opportunities with mentorship from established artists, the organization supports the artistic growth and career advancement of young musicians, because exposure and guidance from seasoned professionals accelerates development and audience connection.
- Artist-Centered Programming and Governancemethodology: artist-led-governanceBy placing artists in control of artistic decisions and programming, the organization ensures authenticity and innovation in performances, because artist-led governance preserves creative integrity and fosters originality.
- Collective Artistic Identity and Missionmethodology: davidsbund-modelBy organizing young musicians around a shared artistic ideal inspired by historical models like Schumann’s Davidsbund, the organization fosters a sense of community and purpose, because collective identity strengthens commitment and artistic cohesion.
- Networked Artist Support and Audience Engagementmethodology: collaborative_network_buildingBy building collaborative networks among musicians, audiences, and professionals, and using intimate or innovative formats like salon concerts and international festivals, the organization expands classical music’s reach, because relational and community-based models deepen engagement and broaden participation.