Independent Arts News Reporting Riverside Symphonia Presents the Caprio Competition 2026
Reported on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Pictured Above: Riverside Symphonia Maestro, Mariusz Smoli. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: LAMBERTVILLE, NEW JERSEY
The public is invited free-of-charge to experience the performances of finalist on Sunday April 19, 2026.
Lambertville, NJ — Riverside Symphonia celebrates student musicians with the return of the Caprio Competition open to all non-keyboard instrumentalists who will be no more than 22 years of age on or before April 18, 2026. Applications are available at riversidesymphonia.org or by calling 609 397-7300. All qualified student musicians are encouraged to seize this unique opportunity and participate in this inspiring event.
The public is invited free-of-charge to experience the performances of finalist on Sunday April 19, 2026 at the South Hunterdon Regional High School 301 Mt. Airy-Harbourton Road, Lambertville, NJ. Sponsored prizes include a first place award of $2,000 and a guest performance with the Riverside Symphonia; second place, $1,000; third place, $500. Join us in celebrating artistic excellence and cultural appreciation as we come together to uplift and support the next generation of musical talent. This year marks the 15th biannual presentation of The Caprio, whose recipients have praised the experience and moved on to significant musical careers with major orchestras, and as recording artists and teachers.
The Caprio Competition was established in 1996 to honor the late John-Michael Caprio, the founding conductor of the Riverside Symphonia. In addition to his distinguished leadership as conductor and music director of both the Riverside Symphonia and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Caprio was a devoted educator who dedicated his life to guiding young musicians as they prepared for their own artistic careers. His legacy of mentorship and musical excellence continues to inspire the next generation through this competition. Learn more about Riverside Symphonia at riversidesymphonia.org.
