Olivia Elerson, flute

Hometown: Waxahachie, TX

Meet Olivia

Olivia performed on Show 336 in Longview, Texas on March 25, 2017, and received the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award in conjunction with her appearance.

Olivia Elerson (flute), 16, is from Waxahachie, TX and is currently a junior at the Interlochen Arts Academy where she is in the studio of Nancy Stagnitta. Her most memorable musical experience was when she was performing at the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center during the 2017 Mini-Residency with the New York Philharmonic and Interlochen Arts Academy. Outside of music, Olivia enjoys spending time with her pets and other animals, growing plants, and spending time with family and friends.

Listen to Olivia

Show 336, Longview, TX
III. Allegro scherzando from the Sonata for Flute and Piano by Otar Taktakishvili (1924-1989) with Christopher O'riley, piano