2008 Winners with Steven Kerstein, Music Director & Conductor and Dr. Nikolaos Koutouratsas


In a continuing effort to expand its outreach to youth, each year the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra teams with the Hennings-Fischer Foundation to hold the Young Artists' Competition.

A panel of three internationally renowned musical authorities judged the instrumental competition and world-class opera coaches judged the vocal performances.

The first place winners, Rena Harms for operatic vocal and Anne Lee for orchestral instruments, were awarded honorariums and given the opportunity to perform with the Orchestra during its upcoming concert season, including the Summer Pops concert held at the Burbank Starlight Bowl.

Board President Lynda Willner and Dr. Nick

Established in 2001, the Hennings-Fischer Foundation is the legacy of violinist, conductor, and teacher, Noumi Fischer and his wife, fellow violinist and teacher, Audrey Hennings Fischer. The Foundation perpetuates the goals of musical tradition and excellence.

The finals of the 2008 Hennings-Fischer Young Artists' Competition was held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills. Check back for the entry form and date of the 2009 competition.

 2008 HF Competition Form

Past winners page - coming soon!