In this episode Ashley speaks with Shania Watts, who was a young artist competition gold medalist in 2018. They chat about about the experience of competing as a teenager, choosing a different path as a musician, and what institutions like the young artist competition provide for aspiring performers. The 2022 Young Artist Gold Medlaists will perform with VSO USA on January 21st and 22nd 2023 under the baton of Maestro Salvador Brotons. vancouversymphony.org