The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas

Carmen
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Windmill Library

7060 W Windmill Ln

Las Vegas, NV 89113

Dec 14, 2025

2:00 PM PST

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This genre-blending concert celebrates innovation, rhythm, and drama. The Academy Orchestra performs an original work by composer Dana Graybeal, followed by David Balakrishnan’s Skylife—a jazz-infused showpiece featuring YAO alumna Aolani Aguirre on violin. Piazzolla’s fiery Libertango closes the first half with sultry Argentine flair. The YAO Symphony then joins forces with Opera Las Vegas for selections from Bizet’s Carmen, featuring music from the Carmen Suites Nos. 1 and 2 alongside iconic arias. Studio Artists Claudia Affan (soprano) and Aaron Oberlander (baritone) perform Micaëla’s Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante (“I say that nothing frightens me”) and Escamillo’s famous Toreador Song—Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre (“Here’s to the toast I’ll gladly return”). Orchestral highlights include the Prélude, Aragonaise, Habanera, and Danse Bohème—a vivid journey through one of opera’s most beloved scores.

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The Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas Biography

The Dr. Shirley Linzy Young Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) is one of the nation’s premier tuition-free youth orchestras, dedicated to fostering the artistic, personal, and professional growth of young musicians. Founded in 2015 by Cuban-American conductor Yunior Lopez, YAO has grown into a nationally recognized organization, offering students and young professionals unparalleled opportunities to perform in innovative concerts, collaborate with world-class guest artists, and engage in diverse musical experiences spanning classical, jazz, film, mariachi, and contemporary genres. The orchestra, which consists of the Symphony, Academy, and a professional chamber ensemble, has presented over 140 events and consistently delivers high-caliber performances that enrich the Las Vegas cultural landscape. Notably, YAO has generated over $350,000 in ticket sales between 2021-2024, making it one of the highest-grossing youth orchestras in the country. Past recordings have been released on Modica Music label. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, YAO continues to inspire young artists and audiences through its commitment to musical excellence, education, and community impact.

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