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Wisconsin Public Radio named four individuals and one ensemble as winners of its 2008 Neale-Silva Young Artists' Competition, which recognizes outstanding young Wisconsin classical performers who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of artistry. They performed on the winners' recital on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the Wisconsin Union Theater in Madison. The winners were:

• Clarinet: Brian Viliunas (Greendale, Milwaukee)
• Piano: Amy Lauters (Manhattan, KS) -- Lawrence University-Appleton
• Piano: William Martin (Flossmoor, IL) -- Lawrence University-Appleton
• Piano: Michael Smith (Davis, California) -- Lawrence University-Appleton
• String Quartet:
  • violin: Danielle Simandl (Marquette, MI)
  • violin: Katie Ekberg (New Hope, MN)
  • viola: Sarah Bellmore (Sherwood)
  • cello: Max Hero (Wauwatosa) -- Lawrence University-Appleton

2008 Neale-Silva Competition - Information 2008 Neale-Silva Competition - Application 2008 Neale-Silva Competition - Finalists 2008 Neale-Silva Winners' Recital Program and Artist Information

2008 Neale-Silva Winners: William Martin, Amy Lauters, Michael Smith, Danielle Simandl, Katie Ekberg, Sarah Bellmore, Max Hero and Brian Viliunas. Larger Image

Michael Smith, Piano   Larger Image	String Quartet - Violinists: Danielle Simandl & Katie Ekberg; Violist: Sarah Bellmore & Cellist: Max Hero Larger Image

Brian Viliunas, Clarinet Larger Image	Amy Lauters, Piano Larger Image	William Martin, Piano Larger Image