<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Young Classical Artists Trust News </title><link>https://www.ycat.co.uk</link><description></description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ Save the Date: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2026 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-autumn-2026 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-autumn-2026 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Save the date for the Autumn 2026 series of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts - tickets now on sale! &nbsp;
Each performer takes the stage at the incredible Wigmore Hall in London, which forms part of a mini UK tour, giving our artists the chance to share their music far and wide.
Opening the series, former YCAT cellist Petar Pejčić performs a programme of much-loved repertoire by Dvoř&aacute;k, Debussy, Faur&eacute; and Chopin. He is joined by pianist Nour Ayadi.
The second concert features YCAT guitarist Samrat Majumder and includes a world premiere commissioned by YCAT from Arthur Keegan, our 2026-27 Composer Fellow - supported in memory of Hans Keller by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust.
And finally, the incredible Fibonacci Quartet conclude the series with two landmarks of the string quartet repertoire: Haydn's beloved 'The Lark' Quartet and Debussy's evocative String Quartet in G minor.


Petar Pejčić (cello)
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Programme and Tickets
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Sa... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:21:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Trio concept joins Impulse Art Management in the Benelux ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/trio-concept-joins-impulse-art-management-in-the-benelux ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/trio-concept-joins-impulse-art-management-in-the-benelux ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that YCAT artists Trio Concept have joined Impulse Art Management for representation in the Benelux.
Since joining the YCAT roster in 2023, Trio Concept's growing international profile has been marked by invitations to leading festivals and concert halls, and most recently by their selection as ECHO Rising Stars, bringing performances to many of Europe's foremost venues.
This new partnership with Impulse Art Management marks an exciting next step in the Trio's international development. Working closely with the ensemble, Impulse Art Management will lead their representation across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, building on the momentum of their rapidly expanding career.
YCAT will continue to provide the Trio's general management, while Lorenzo Baldrighi will remain their representative in Italy. Together, these partnerships will strengthen the ensemble's presence across Europe and create new opportunities as they continue to build their interna... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:13:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Petar Pejčić joins Weigold & Böhm for management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/petar-pejcic-joins-weigold-bohm ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/petar-pejcic-joins-weigold-bohm ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that cellist Petar Pejčić has joined Weigold &amp; B&ouml;hm for worldwide general management.&nbsp;
Following a period of exceptional growth and artistic development, this new partnership marks a significant milestone in Petar&rsquo;s burgeoning international career. His trajectory has been defined by high-profile successes, notably as the youngest finalist and 5th prize winner at the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Competition, followed by 2nd prize at the 2023 Paulo Cello Competition before joining the YCAT roster in 2025.





"...A wonderful musician with a compelling sense of storytelling..."


Serge Martin / Le Soir / May 2022




This announcement comes at a particularly vibrant time for Petar, who has been selected as an&nbsp;ECHO Rising Star&nbsp;for the 2026/27 season. This prestigious appointment will see him make his debut across 20 of Europe&rsquo;s most iconic concert halls.
Everyone at YCAT sends their warmest congratulations to Petar.... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:53:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Hana Chang joins HarrisonParrott for management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/hana-chang-joins-harrisonparrott-for-management ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/hana-chang-joins-harrisonparrott-for-management ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
YCAT is thrilled for violinist Hana Chang, who has joined international arts and music management company, HarrisonParrott for worldwide general management.&nbsp;
Hana has achieved great success during her time with YCAT, including her selection as a Classic FM Rising Star of 2024, a Borletti-Buitoni Fellowship recipient and a member of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artist scheme 2024-26. She has performed with some of the UK and Europe&rsquo;s finest orchestras and, in February 2025, she formed part of a stellar ensemble of YCAT artists past and present who embarked on a European Tour celebrating our 40th anniversary, performing at some of Europe&rsquo;s most prestigious halls.
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMhuzukutRw

The HarrisonParrott Group (HPG) is a leading international arts and music management company with offices operating out of London, Munich, and Paris, and hubs in Madrid and Beijing. The group spans multiple elements of the arts industry: management... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Fibonacci Quartet joins Lorenzo Baldrighi for Italian management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/fibonacci-quartet-lorenzo-baldrighi ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/fibonacci-quartet-lorenzo-baldrighi ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to announce that YCAT artists the Fibonacci Quartet have joined the roster of Lorenzo Baldrighi Artist Management for representation in Italy.
The Quartet have close ties with Italy, having become the only ensemble ever to win both the First Prize and Audience Prize at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in Reggio Emilia in 2024.






...You can quickly see why the young, Guildhall-trained Fibonacci Quartet have done so well in international competitions. In short, because they&rsquo;re astonishingly good...


David Kettle / The Scotsman / August 2025




The Quartet will continue to be represented by YCAT in all other territories, and we are excited to see the new opportunities this partnership will bring as they continue to build their outstanding international career.
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ3EHlhhtLo

Learn more about the Fibonacci Quartet
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:35:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT launches new residency model to deepen support for emerging musicians ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-residency-model-news ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-residency-model-news ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Building on the success of its 40th Anniversary European Tour, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) has developed a new initiative pairing intensive creative residencies with extended touring - and the first results took place at four concerts in Germany in June 2026.

YCAT has long been recognised as one of the UK's leading launchpads for exceptional young musicians. As we enter our fifth decade, we are expanding our support for artists through a new residency model that gives them the time, space and resources to develop ambitious collaborative projects.
Through these residencies, current and former YCAT artists are brought together for several days of intensive rehearsal, artistic exchange and performance. Alongside preparing concert programmes, artists can also engage with local communities through education and outreach activity, creating opportunities for meaningful connection beyond the concert hall.
The initiative grew directly from the success of our 40th Anniversary E... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:07:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi joins Keresztes Artists for Management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-keresztes-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-keresztes-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that YCAT artist Ariel Lanyi (piano) has joined Keresztes Artists&nbsp;for general management in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Ariel became a YCAT artist in 2021, the same year he won 3rd prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, performing Brahms Concerto No. 2 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze. He then went on to receive the prestigious&nbsp;Prix Serdang in 2023, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder.





&ldquo;&hellip;the admirable Lanyi drawing out their many and varied colours superbly.&rdquo;
BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★




Keresztes Artists is a Switzerland-based artist management and concert agency dedicated to representing exceptional classical musicians and fostering distinguished careers.&nbsp;
Ariel comments:






My time with YCAT has been transformational for my career. New doors and new paths opened up to me, which would have be... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:26:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ CAG and YCAT Announce 2026 Shared Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/cag-ycat-2026-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/cag-ycat-2026-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Concert Artists Guild (CAG) and the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) are delighted to announce two shared artists for 2026. Joshua Brown (violin) and Willard Carter (cello) will join the rosters of both organisations, as the CAG-YCAT partnership enters its seventh year.
Through this unique transatlantic partnership, both artists will benefit from comprehensive management and career development support across Europe and North America - including concert bookings, professional mentorship, and representation at the highest levels of the international classical music industry.
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Joshua Brown
Violinist Joshua Brown has been praised by audiences and critics worldwide for his&nbsp;&ldquo;richness of sound, elegance of reading...commitment of every moment at the service&nbsp;of the work...&rdquo; (La Libre). Joshua was awarded a 2025 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and&nbsp;gained international attention after winning the 2nd Prize and both Audience Awards&nbsp;at the 2024 Queen E... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing Five New Artists for 2026 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-new-artists-2026 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-new-artists-2026 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is proud to welcome an outstanding new group of artists to our renowned roster of young musicians, selected at the Public Final Auditions held at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 7th May 2026.
Each year, YCAT's open audition process draws applications from young musicians across the world. This year saw a record number of applications - a 26% increase on 2025 - reflecting both the growing demand for YCAT&rsquo;s support and the breadth of emerging talent. From that remarkable pool, a group of exceptional finalists was invited to perform before a distinguished jury at Wigmore Hall, following live semi-final auditions at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Casals Forum in Kronberg, Germany.
After a day of incredible performances, the jury selected the following artists to join the YCAT family:





Itamar Carmeli, piano
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Willard Carter, cello
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Callum McLachlan, piano
View Biography









... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:50:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Samrat Majumder named BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samrat-majumder-bbc-nga-2026 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samrat-majumder-bbc-nga-2026 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is thrilled to congratulate guitarist and YCAT Anniversary Artist, Samrat Majumder, on his selection as a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist for 2026 - 2028.
This prestigious scheme supports some of the most exciting young musicians at the start of their international careers, giving them the chance to perform at major UK venues and festivals and to work regularly with the BBC orchestras, with broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 reaching audiences across the UK and Europe via the European Broadcasting Union.
Samrat&rsquo;s inclusion marks another milestone in his rapidly rising career, following his recent successes as a Classic FM Rising Star and Borletti-Buitoni Fellowship recipient.
We look forward to seeing his continued success on the international stage. Congratulations, Samrat!
Learn more about Samrat below:
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-PlgG-v16E
View Samrat's profile ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:19:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Musicians' Mental Health Month Returns ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-returns ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-returns ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ This April, YCAT is proud to launch the fifth year of its annual Musicians&rsquo; Mental Health Month, working in partnership with the Musicians' Union, the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), Tonic Music and, for the first time, the Royal Society of Musicians (RSM).
This year&rsquo;s theme is imposter syndrome: the feeling of self-doubt and a fear of being &ldquo;found out&rdquo;, even when there is clear evidence of your achievements. It&rsquo;s something many musicians experience, often silently.&nbsp;
As part of the 2026 campaign, YCAT is offering a range of free support for musicians, including:


1:1 coaching sessions with Marion Friend MBE and Richard Collins


Free psychotherapy sessions provided by Tonic Music


Curated resources and guidance from BAPAM, Tonic Music, the Musicians&rsquo; Union, and the Royal Society of Musicians


Together, these opportunities aim to create space for reflection, support, and practical next steps. Whether you... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:29:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Announces Eight 2026 Finalists! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2026-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2026-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following an intensive initial selection process from over 200 international applications, and subsequent live semi-final auditions in both the UK and Germany, we are delighted to announce the eight finalists have progressed to the YCAT 2026 Final Auditions.
These inspiring artists will perform across two public performances at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 7th May 2026. Selected artists from these final auditions will immediately join our prestigious roster of international young musicians, marking the beginning of an important new chapter in their professional careers.
The eight finalists are:

Itamar Carmeli (piano)
Willard Carter (cello)
Milda Daunoraite (piano)
Callum McLachlan (piano)
Ewan Millar (oboe)
Sof&iacute;a Ros (accordion)
Pauline van der Rest (violin)
Sarah Luisa Wurmer (zither)

YCAT&rsquo;s Final Auditions are open to the public, and we warmly invite audiences to attend either session at Wigmore Hall:

Afternoon session: 3 - 5:30pm
Evening session: 7 - 9:30... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists awarded the BBT Fellowship ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-awarded-the-bbt-fellowship ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-awarded-the-bbt-fellowship ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is proud to celebrate an exciting milestone for two of our exceptional artists, the Fibonacci Quartet and guitarist Samrat Majumder, who have been named recipients of the 2026 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship.
This prestigious international award recognises outstanding young musicians with the potential to make a significant impact internationally. The Trust will work with all the selected artists on bespoke projects over the coming years.
.
As the only ensemble ever to win both the First and Audience Prize at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in 2024, the&nbsp;Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe's&nbsp; leading young string quartets. The quartet teach as Quartet in Residence at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama as well as at the Royal Academy of Music in their position as Nina Drucker Fellows, and were also recently appointed as Grand R&eacute;sident ensemble at ProQuartet in Paris for seasons 2025-2027. They joined the YCAT roster in... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:15:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing the 2026-27 YCAT Composer Fellow ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2026-27-ycat-composer-fellow ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2026-27-ycat-composer-fellow ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that Arthur Keegan has been appointed as the 2026 - 27 YCAT Composer Fellow.

Now entering its third year, the YCAT Composer Fellowship was launched in 2024 in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Society and with the support of the&nbsp;Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust. The initiative forms part of YCAT&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to championing exceptional early-career musicians, extending that support to composers at a pivotal stage in their professional development.
The Fellowship honours the legacy of Hans Keller, who was involved in YCAT&rsquo;s early history and served on the jury that selected its first artists in 1984. In the decades before that, Keller had become one of Britain&rsquo;s most distinctive musical thinkers through his work as a writer, teacher and broadcaster at the BBC.
As part of the Fellowship, the composer is commissioned to write two short chamber works created in collaboration with selected YCAT artists. Working closely ... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:32:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2026 YCAT Auditions Now Open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/applications-open-2026-ycat-auditions ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/applications-open-2026-ycat-auditions ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Applications for the 2026 Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) Auditions are now open!
The deadline for applications is Thursday, 26th February 2026, at 11:59pm.
Apply now
About YCAT
The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) exists to discover, nurture and support the most exceptional young classical musicians, easing their progression from talented students to accomplished performers, and helping them build the foundations necessary for successful, sustainable and impactful international careers.&nbsp;
YCAT&rsquo;s experience and extensive network of colleagues and partners means selected artists receive sustained guidance and unique opportunities at a pivotal point in their development. Each artist on our roster receives bespoke support, helping them carve out their own distinctive artistic path.
Selected artists benefit from 3&ndash;5 years of support, including:


Management - Long-term developmental and holistic management


Performance - Strategic diary of engagements ... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:44:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Save the Dates: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts 2026 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-2026 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-2026 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Save the date for the 2026 season of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts &ndash; tickets now on sale!
Our much-loved lunchtime series returns to Wigmore Hall in 2026, celebrating four exceptional YCAT artists. As a highlight of each YCAT artists' time on the roster, each musician appears at the iconic Wigmore Hall alongside a mini UK tour, sharing their music with audiences around the country.
The season opens with a solo recital from Amiri Harewood (piano), followed by James Morley (cello), who will perform a brand-new commission by Composer Fellow Fergus Hall, supported in memory of Hans Keller by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust. The series continues with appearances from Ignas Maknickas (piano) and Samrat Majumder (guitar) - each bringing a distinctive voice to this year&rsquo;s programme.
Join us for an inspiring season of live music in one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic concert halls!


Amiri Harewood, piano
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Watch online



James Morley, c... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:48:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Nathan Amaral Named New Robey Artist ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/nathan-amaral-robey-artist ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/nathan-amaral-robey-artist ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Violinist Nathan Amaral will become the new YCAT - Music Masters Robey Artist for 2025-27, continuing a partnership that celebrates artistic excellence and champions inclusion in classical music.
The Robey Artist role, created in partnership between Music Masters and YCAT, offers a unique platform for an emerging artist from a background currently underrepresented in classical music. Over the course of their tenure, the artist takes on an ambassadorial role with Music Masters, working closely with young learners through performances, creative workshops and mentoring opportunities.
As the latest musician to take up the role, Nathan will collaborate with pupils on Music Masters&rsquo; Schools Programme and Pathways Programme, supporting children at the earliest stages of their musical journeys. His work will include side-by-side performance projects, school visits and creative sessions that place young people at the heart of the music-making process.
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Nathan him... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:58:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing the 2025-26 Artist File! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2025-26-artist-file ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2025-26-artist-file ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We&rsquo;re delighted to share the 2025&ndash;26 edition of our annual Artist File, which offers a closer look at our exceptional roster of musicians. This year&rsquo;s edition celebrates the exciting addition of four remarkable artists from the 2025 YCAT Final Auditions, alongside our continued partnership with New York&rsquo;s Concert Artists Guild.
This season also marks the introduction of the inaugural YCAT 40th Anniversary Artist &ndash; an award presented each year to one of our newly selected artists, providing enhanced support throughout their first year with YCAT. The first recipient is Samrat Majumder, recognised not only for his outstanding musical talent, but also for his clear artistic vision, ambition, and readiness to make the most of this opportunity.
Coming Up - YCAT Artist Concert Highlights
Watch them on our YouTube Channel

  
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To stay up to date with the latest news and events from our artists, sign up to our monthly newsletter.&nbsp;
Sign ... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:03:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Quatuor Agate join Grunau & Paulus Music Management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/quatuor-agate-gpmusic ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/quatuor-agate-gpmusic ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that YCAT artists,&nbsp;Quatuor Agate, have joined GPMusic for general management.
Since joining YCAT in 2021, the quartet have gone from strength to strength, and have performed internationally at major venues including Wigmore Hall, the Philharmonie de Paris, Verbier Festival, and more. They were announced as ECHO Rising Stars for the 24/25 season, and as one of Bachtrack's Ten to Watch in 2024/25. Their recent complete cycle of Brahms quartets received particular acclaim.&nbsp;






...hearing their warm, wonderfully refined sound, impeccable intonation and punctilious attention to detail, it&rsquo;s easy to understand why they have made such an impression.
The Guardian




Based in Germany, GP Music (Grunau &amp; Paulus Music Management) represent many distinguished international soloists and ensembles.&nbsp;
The Quartet commented:






Being part of YCAT has truly been life-changing for us. Their artistic vision, support, and gu... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:13:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ UK Artists Directory Launches New Season ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/uk-artists-directory-new-season ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/uk-artists-directory-new-season ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[  The new season of the&nbsp;UK Artists Directory has now launched with a refreshed roster of outstanding UK-based musicians ready to bring concert series across the country to life.
Created by YCAT and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust especially for UK music clubs and societies, the platform offers a one-stop resource for discovering and booking exceptional emerging classical musicians.

This year, the Directory expands with the addition of the Tillett Trust Debut Scheme, whose young soloists and chamber ensembles can now be booked directly online. They join artists from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme, UK-based musicians from our own roster, and a group of distinguished Associate Artists.
Each organisation selects its artists through a rigorous audition process, ensuring consistently high-calibre performances - so promoters can book with ease and confidence.


Countess of Munster Musical Trust: Supporting exceptional young talent at an early stage with... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:04:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists at Wigmore, Autumn 2025 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-autumn-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-autumn-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ This Autumn, Wigmore Hall&rsquo;s stage features a remarkable number of YCAT Artists, past and present. From our own Wigmore Lunchtime Series to appearances across the Hall&rsquo;s prestigious Autumn programme, YCAT artists and alumni continue to flourish, many now established as leading figures in the classical music world.

See and hear them at the following concerts:&nbsp;
































12th September: James Baillieu (piano) with Veronique Gens (soprano)
15th September:&nbsp;Simon Crawford Phillips (piano) with Daniel Hope (violin)
21st September:&nbsp;Jonian Ilias Kadesha (violin) with Trio Gaspard
24th September:&nbsp;Doric String Quartet
27th September:&nbsp;Gould Piano Trio
30th September:&nbsp;Fibonacci Quartet (YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Series)
5th October: Hana Chang (violin) as part of 'Soloists of the Kronberg Academy' with Sir Andr&aacute;s Schiff (piano)
13th October:&nbsp;Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux (violin) with the... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:18:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces four new Artists for 2025! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-new-artists-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-new-artists-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is enormously proud to announce the newest members of our prestigious roster of young musicians during our landmark 40th Anniversary season.
This year&rsquo;s selected artists, recognised for their outstanding talent, potential and musical personality, are:


Kasparas Mikužis (piano)


Matteo Cimatti (violin)


Petar Pejčić (cello)

Samrat Majumder (guitar)

This year we are also excited to announce a special&nbsp;YCAT 40th Anniversary Artist, an award that will be made annually to one of the selected artists, offering an enhanced, package of support over their initial year with YCAT. The first recipient is Samrat Majumder, selected not only for his outstanding musical talent, but for demonstrating a clear artistic vision, ambition, and readiness to fully benefit from this opportunity.&nbsp;
The panel responsible for selecting these exceptional artists comprised Caro Barnfield, Music Programme Director at Britten Pears Arts; Guido Gaertner, former Managing Director ... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 09:14:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Save the Date: YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2025 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-autumn-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-autumn-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Save the date for the Autumn 2025 series of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts - tickets now on sale! &nbsp;
As a highlight of our Artist Programme, each performer takes the stage at the incredible Wigmore Hall in London. Each recital is part of a mini UK tour, giving our artists the chance to share their music far and wide.
The first concert features a world premiere by Fergus Hall, specially composed for the brilliant Fibonacci Quartet! Fergus is our latest Composer Fellow - supported in memory of Hans Keller by the&nbsp;Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust.&nbsp;


Fibonacci Quartet
Tuesday 30th September 2025
Including Composer Fellowship Premiere
Watch Now
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Nathan Amaral (violin)
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;
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Will Duerden (double bass); Trio Concept; Jaren Ziegler (viola)
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;
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To view performances from previous YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts, visit our&nbsp;YouTube Channel.&nb... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:42:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Announces Seven Finalists for 2025 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-finalists-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-finalists-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following an extensive selection process with over 160 applicants, and inspiring live semi-final auditions in the UK and Germany, we are delighted to unveil our seven finalists who will appear in our live Public Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall on Thursday, 22nd May 2025.&nbsp;
Selected artists from this year's finalists will join YCAT&rsquo;s esteemed roster of internationally managed artists, embarking on an exciting new chapter in their careers. The seven selected 2025 finalists are:
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Amelio Trio&nbsp;
Emanuele Viti (accordion)
Kasparas&nbsp;Mikužis&nbsp;(piano)
Matteo Cimatti (violin)
Mebrakh Haughton-Johnson (clarinet)
Petar Pejčić (cello)
Samrat Majumder (guitar)

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YCAT&rsquo;s Final Auditions are open to the public to attend and will take place at Wigmore Hall, on Thursday 22nd May from 3-5.30pm and 7-9.30pm.&nbsp;
3pm Tickets
7pm Tickets
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Each finalist will be introduced on YCAT&rsquo;s social and digital media platforms between 24th April and 20th May.&nbsp... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 23:40:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Musicians' Mental Health Month is back for 2025! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ For the fourth year in a row, Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) has joined forces with three leading music industry organisations for their Musicians Mental Health Month Campaign. Alongside the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), The Musicians&rsquo; Union (MU) and Tonic Music, this year will focus on Coping Strategies, as well as promoting year-round mental health support for musicians.
Kate Blackstone, Project Manager at YCAT comments:&nbsp;






&ldquo;Music is a challenging career, and these demands are felt especially keenly by early career musicians. This year I am really proud to be continuing our strong reputation for practical and actionable advice from industry experts, by working with our colleagues to provide this important support - this month and year-round - free of charge.&rdquo;&nbsp;




The campaign will run throughout the month of April, and will feature free 1-2-1 coaching opportunities with Marion Friend, MBE, as well as a To... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:24:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Watch our 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/watch-our-40th-anniversary-celebration-concert ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/watch-our-40th-anniversary-celebration-concert ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ This celebratory concert, held at London's Wigmore Hall on Wednesday, 12th February 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of YCAT's important work and brings together current and former YCAT Artists in some major chamber works. The concert also opens with the UK premi&egrave;re of a short newly-commissioned work by the inaugural YCAT Composer Fellow, James B. Wilson.&nbsp;
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi8wqe5tdBQ
Programme
James B. Wilson: Microcosm (UK Premiere)&nbsp;
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Nonet, Op.2 
Schubert: Octet in F major, D.803
Artists:&nbsp;
Sini Simonen &ndash; Violin (YCAT Artist 2016-20, Castalian String Quartet)&nbsp;
Hana Chang &ndash; Violin (Current YCAT Artist)
Timothy Ridout &ndash; Viola (YCAT Artist 2016-20)&nbsp;
Maciej Kułakowski &ndash; Cello (YCAT Artist 2019-24)
Dominic Seldis &ndash; Double Bass (YCAT Artist 1994-96)
James Baillieu &ndash; Piano (YCAT Artist 2010-14)
Armand Djikoloum &ndash; Oboe (Current YCAT Artist)
Jonathan Lei... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:01:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Announcing the 2025-26 YCAT Composer Fellow ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2025-26-ycat-composer-fellow ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2025-26-ycat-composer-fellow ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that&nbsp;Fergus Hall has been selected as the recipient of the 2025-26 YCAT Composer Fellowship, in memory of Hans Keller. 
The Fellowship, launched in 2024 in collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Society and supported by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust, broadens YCAT&rsquo;s mission to nurture emerging musical talent, and is dedicated to fostering and supporting composers at a crucial stage in their careers. Hans Keller, whom the Fellowship remembers, was involved with YCAT at its beginning in 1984, having been for the previous thirty years one of the most significant supporters of young composers in Britain, both through his own teaching and his work in charge of new music at the BBC.
Each year, the YCAT Composer Fellow receives a commission to compose two short chamber works tailored to specific YCAT artists. Throughout the fellowship, the composer collaborates closely with the performers, cultivating meaningful artistic relationships that... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:31:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT’s 40th Anniversary Tour:  Celebrating Legacy, Championing the Future ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-40th-anniversary-tour ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-40th-anniversary-tour ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ In February 2025, ten past and present Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) musicians set off on a special 40th Anniversary European Tour, celebrating four decades of our work nurturing the best young performing talent.
Beyond celebrating YCAT&rsquo;s legacy at some of Europe&rsquo;s most important venues, the tour provided a unique opportunity for members of the ensemble, all at different stages of their careers, to collaborate, learn from one another, and reflect on the role YCAT has played - and continues to play - in shaping their professional journeys.
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Double bassist Dominic Seldis, a YCAT artist from 1994 to 1996 and the self-described &ldquo;elder statesman&rdquo; of the group, reflected on the experience:
&ldquo;...It&rsquo;s made me feel really useful, energetic and inspired. It&rsquo;s all the good things about YCAT coming together in one place. It is so important to be a musician, not just a performer, but a musician right the way through your life&hellip;I can tell yo... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:33:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing the new YCAT Discography ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-discography ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-discography ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to unveil our first ever full YCAT Discography - a celebration of the range and creative impact YCAT artists have made, and continue to make, over our first 40 years. With already over 500 recordings to explore, this comprehensive catalogue brings together the full YCAT family of artists and their decades of recordings for the first time.
Our CEO and Artistic Director, Alasdair Tait, comments:

&ldquo;I am so excited that we have been able to pull together such a rich and comprehensive catalogue of recordings here for the first time. It so clearly demonstrates the immense and tangible impact YCAT artists have had on our entire industry over these first 40 years, and the energy and variety with which they continue to share their unique artistic voices.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Explore the full discography here:
YCAT Discography

 Photo &copy; Foxbrush Films ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:48:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2025 YCAT Auditions Now Open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/applications-now-open-for-the-2025-ycat-auditions ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/applications-now-open-for-the-2025-ycat-auditions ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Applications for the&nbsp;2025 Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) Auditions are now open! This year marks a particularly exciting time for YCAT as we celebrate our 40th anniversary.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, 2 March 2025, at 11:59pm.
About YCAT
For four decades, YCAT has been a driving force in discovering, nurturing, and supporting exceptional young musicians, helping them transition from talented students to accomplished professionals. Many of our selected artists go on to develop outstanding careers, inspiring audiences and playing a vital role in the classical music landscape.
Selected artists benefit from&nbsp;3-5 years of comprehensive, holistic support, including:


Management - 3-5 years of developmental and holistic management


Performance - Strategic diary of engagements secured worldwide (selected joint artists, in collaboration with Concert Artists Guild)


Exposure - Regular marketing to 5,000+ promoters and concert halls worldwide


Brand... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:58:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts 2025 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-2025 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-2025 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ An integral element of YCAT's support for our artists is the opportunity to present a recital as part of our Lunchtime Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.
These recitals not only provide a prestigious platform for performance but are also complemented by small UK-wide tours, extending the reach of each artist&rsquo;s programme to audiences across the country.&nbsp;
The 2025 series of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts begins in February, featuring an incredible lineup of YCAT Artists in one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic concert venues.


Hana Chang, violin
Tuesday, 4th February, 2025
Pianist, Jonathan Ware
Recording coming soon...


Will Duerden, double bass
Tuesday, 4th March, 2025
Pianist, Svitlana Kosenko
Programme and Tickets


Njioma Grevious, violin
Tuesday, 1st April, 2025
Pianist, Joseph Havlat
Programme and Tickets


Sterling Elliott, cello
Tuesday, 15th April, 2025
Pianist, Joseph Havlat
Programme &amp; Tickets

To view performances from previous YCAT ... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:35:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Continues Partnership with BBC Young Musician Finalists for 2024 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-bbc-young-musician-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-bbc-young-musician-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following the 2024 BBC Young Musician Competition, Finalists will now benefit from YCAT&rsquo;s aftercare scheme, offering professional guidance and advice on career development, and helping to support and develop these emerging artists as they embark on their professional careers.
Ryan Wang, a pianist originally from Canada and currently a student at Eton College, became the winner of the 2024 Competition.&nbsp;

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The jury included former YCAT Artist &amp; trumpeter, Alison Balsom OBE, &lsquo;multi-disciplinary artist&rsquo; Hannah Catherine Jones and pianist, Alexis Ffrench.
Filmed at the Bristol Beacon, the Grand Final also featured Purcell School violinist, Shlomi Shahaf (below left), and Royal College of Music pianist, Jacky Zhang (below right), both of whom will also benefit from the partnership.&nbsp;
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Contact
To book please contact Adam Maxey, Assistant Artist Manager
adam@ycat.co.uk
0207 379 8477
   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:09:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Announces 40th Anniversary European Tour ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/40th-anniversary-european-tour ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/40th-anniversary-european-tour ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ In honour of 40 years of nurturing extraordinary musicians and bringing them to international attention, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) is announcing a celebratory European tour in February 2025. The tour unites an exceptional roster of YCAT alumni and current artists for performances of large-scale chamber works across some of Europe&rsquo;s most prestigious venues.
The programme will feature Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Nonet, Op.2 and Schubert's Octet in F Major, D.803, with each concert opening with a new composition by YCAT&rsquo;s inaugural Composer Fellow, James B. Wilson. The special anniversary series will also include a highlight performance by acclaimed tenor and former YCAT Artist, Ian Bostridge CBE, who will sing Schubert&rsquo;s Die sch&ouml;ne M&uuml;llerin on Friday, 7 February at Schloss Elmau in Bavaria.
The journey offers the perfect opportunity to show how vital YCAT's support has become for the next generation of international soloists and ensembles, acros... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:44:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing the UK Artists Directory ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/uk-artists-directory ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/uk-artists-directory ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ The gateway to exceptional young classical musicians!
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We're delighted to introduce the&nbsp;UK Artists Directory, a comprehensive catalogue of UK-based musicians, available to smaller UK music clubs and societies.
The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme have collaborated to bring music clubs this one-stop solution with access to a pool of extraordinary musicians for concert series around the country, auditioned by trusted organisations.
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View the Website
How it works:
Find a musician:&nbsp;Musicians are grouped into three categories:&nbsp;YCAT Artists, Countess of Munster Recital&nbsp;Scheme Artists, and Associate Artists. Each differs in experience, fee structure and booking procedure.&nbsp;
Make a booking:&nbsp;Artists can be booked directly through the booking form linked to their profile page, and promoters will receive a response from our team within three working days.
And then&hellip;enjoy the concert!
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Vie... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:36:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT 2024-25 Artist File released! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-25-artist-file ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-25-artist-file ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Introducing the 40th Anniversary edition of our annual Artist File, offering a closer look at our exceptional roster of musicians following the exciting addition of four remarkable artists from the 2024 YCAT Final Auditions and our continued partnership with New York&rsquo;s Concert Artists Guild.
Hear our artists in concert
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We're also supporting a new group of finalists from the prestigious&nbsp;BBC Young Musician Competition. Click through to explore the incredible talent YCAT continues to champion.



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To stay up to date with the latest news and events from our artists, sign up to our monthly newsletter.&nbsp;
Sign up now. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2024 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-lunchtime-concerts-202425 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-lunchtime-concerts-202425 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Presenting our 40th Anniversary Season of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts! 
A core part of our Artist Programme is the chance to perform a recital at London's prestigious Wigmore Hall.&nbsp;Small tours of the UK are also built around each recital, providing vital opportunities for artists to perform and bringing each artist's programme to a wider UK audience.
This season opens with the premiere of a work by Electra Perivolaris, written for YCAT Artists, the Atenea Quartet! Electra is the first recipient of our new Composer Fellowship, in memory in Hans Keller and supported by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust.&nbsp;


Atenea quartet&nbsp;
Tuesday 1st October 2024&nbsp;
Including Composer Fellowship Premiere
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;



Charlotte Spruit
Tuesday 22nd October 2024&nbsp;
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;



Trio Chagall&nbsp;
Tuesday 5th November 2024&nbsp;
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;



Ignas Maknickas
Tuesday 3rd December 2024&nbsp;
Programme an... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists appearing at Wigmore Hall, Autumn 2024 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to see so many YCAT Artists, both past and present, appearing as part of Wigmore Hall's esteemed Autumn Season.
Alongside our own Wigmore Lunchtime Series, many more of our current and former artists - now among the most prominent figures in classical music - grace the stage at this iconic venue.
Artists to look out for include:
19th September - Sean Shibe, guitar
27th September - Castalian String Quartet&nbsp;
1st October - Atenea Quartet
3rd October - &nbsp;Pablo Hernan Benedi (Prussia Cove), violin
5th October -&nbsp;Simon Crawford Philips, Lucy Wakeford (Nash Ensemble)&nbsp;
18th October - Belcea Quartet
20th October - Doric String Quartet 
22nd October - Charlotte Spruit, violin
27th October - James Baillieu, piano and Erika Baikoff, soprano
30th October - Emily Beynon, flute and Oliver Stankiewicz, oboe (Wigmore Soloists)&nbsp;
2/3/4 November - Ir&egrave;ne Duval, violin
5th November - Trio Chagall
7th November - Jonathan Ware (Sameling Artists)&nbs... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:13:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Concert Artists Guild and YCAT announce 2024 shared Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/concert-artists-guild-ycat-2024-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/concert-artists-guild-ycat-2024-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ New York-based Concert Artists Guild (CAG) and London-based Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) are thrilled to announce their selection of shared artists for 2024, following their respective Final Auditions. This year, violinist, Nathan Amaral, and pianist, Amiri Harewood, have been chosen to join the rosters of both organisations, as this valuable partnership enters its sixth year.&nbsp;
Chosen for their exceptional musicality and inquisitive spirit, both artists are set to make a significant impact in the classical music world.
Joint Artists benefit from exciting transatlantic performance opportunities, connecting with cultural markets in both the US and Europe, and have access to the combined experience and expertise of both organisations in developing the careers of emerging musicians.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Alasdair Tait, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of YCAT, comments:

&ldquo;It is such a joy to welcome both Nathan and Amiri into our joint family of artists. Both of them are... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces new Artists for 2024! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/new-artists-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/new-artists-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ As we prepare to celebrate our 40th Anniversary, we're thrilled&nbsp;to announce the addition of three incredible new musicians to our sought-after roster of young artists. 
The rising stars who have secured their place at this exciting time in our history are:


Amiri Harewood (piano)


Fibonacci Quartet


James Morley (cello)


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In addition to numerous performance opportunities both in the UK and internationally, these exceptional musicians will appear in presentation recitals at some of the world's most prestigious venues (Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw and Berlin Konzerthaus to name but a few). Alongside strategic career planning and mentoring, artists receive professional publicity materials and digital support and advice. Most importantly, in becoming part of YCAT&rsquo;s select family of artists, they gain invaluable visibility and recognition, opening doors and opportunities around the world that are essential in building tomorrow&rsquo;s future soloists ... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:41:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Hana Chang and Sterling Elliott announced as BBC New Generation Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-bbc-new-generation-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-bbc-new-generation-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ BBC Radio 3 has announced the latest artists to join its prestigious New Generation talent development programme. As the scheme marks its 25th anniversary, joint YCAT-CAG Artist, Hana Chang (violin), and YCAT-Music Masters Robey Artist, Sterling Elliott&nbsp;(cello) are listed amongst the incredible artists who will join from September 2024.&nbsp;
Launched in Autumn 1999, the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme supports some of the world&rsquo;s most promising young instrumentalists, singers and ensembles at the start of their international careers through a two-year programme of recording and concert opportunities.
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohVdJkerXeQ
Appearances from New Generation Artists (NGAs) include recitals at the University of Birmingham as part of the Barber Institute&rsquo;s lunchtime series next season, a weekend of special programming at Snape Maltings in Suffolk, a day of performances by distinguished alumni at the Oxford International Song F... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 09:31:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces seven 2024 Finalists! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ As a result of our live semi final auditions in the UK and Germany, following on from an intensive selection process with over 160 applicants, we are now thrilled to announce our seven exciting finalists for 2024. They will all perform at our live Public Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall on Thursday 16 May 2024.
Those artists who are subsequently selected after the final auditions will be welcomed into YCAT's family of internationally managed artists at a particularly exciting time, as we enter our 40th Anniversary year. 
The seven selected finalists are:

Amiri Harewood (piano)
Cosima Soulez Larivi&egrave;re (violin)
Deborah Witteveen (saxophone)
Dianto Reed Quintet&nbsp;
Fibonacci Quartet
James Morley (cello)
Philipp Schupelius (cello)

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Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive &amp; Artistic Director) comments:

&ldquo;Every year we are so inspired by the breadth, imagination and astonishing level of applicants across all disciplines. I think our selection of finalists truly ref... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:38:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Musicians' Mental Health Month launched for 2024 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/musicians-mental-health-month-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Three is the magic number for the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) as they reprise their April Musicians' Mental Health Month for the third year in a row. Joining forces with three leading music industry organisations: the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM), The Musicians&rsquo; Union (MU) and Tonic Rider, this year&rsquo;s offer tackles the important issue of Performance Anxiety, as well as promoting year-round mental health support for musicians.
Kate Blackstone, Project Manager at YCAT comments: 

&ldquo;As a musician, educator and music psychologist myself, I understand all too well the impact that Performance Anxiety can have on careers and lives. Recent graduates may find it difficult to know where to turn for help and advice, so I&rsquo;m really proud that we at YCAT are partnering with industry experts to promote new resources that will provide ongoing support.&rdquo;

The campaign will run throughout the month of April, and will feature free 1-2-... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:03:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists receive Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowships ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-receive-borletti-buitoni-trust-fellowships ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-receive-borletti-buitoni-trust-fellowships ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 





Three YCAT Artists have been announced as recipients of a prestigious 2024&nbsp;Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship!
The Borletti-Buitoni Trust helps outstanding young musicians to develop and sustain international careers with awards that fund tailor-made projects. Awards are announced every other year in March to mark the birthday of Franco Buitoni (1934-2016), co-founder of BBT with his wife Ilaria Borletti Buitoni.
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This year's recipients include:
Jonathan Leibovitz - clarinet (joint artist with Concert Artists Guild)
Hana Chang - violin (joint artist with Concert Artists Guild)
Will Duerden - double bass
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All winners are given a budget and they are invited to suggest how they want to spend the money. There are no set criteria: winners are encouraged to be creative and to use their awards in a way that will help to establish and build their careers. This year, discussions are already ongoing regarding these projects, which span from commissioning and recording t... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:20:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists feature in Classic FM's Rising Stars 2024 List ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/classic-fm-rising-stars-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/classic-fm-rising-stars-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Classic FM has unveiled its prestigious list of Rising Stars for 2024, featuring four YCAT artists! 
Each year, a list of 30 exceptional musicians under the age of 30 is selected,&nbsp;"shining a light on young players who are doing something very special".
The four featured artists are:&nbsp;
Will Duerden - double bass
Njioma Chinyere Grevious - violin (joint artist with Concert Artists Guild)
Charlotte Spruit - violin
Hana Chang - violin (joint artist with Concert Artists Guild)
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Congratulations also to Rob Burton (saxophone), supported by YCAT after winning&nbsp;the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018, who has also been included!&nbsp;


"A new generation of musicians continues to evolve the classical music landscape. They come armed with incredible technique, creativity and musicality, and are already drawing millions to their music."
- Classic FM

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View the full list
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 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:11:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Announces Inaugural Composer Fellowship Recipients ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/composer-fellowship-announcement ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/composer-fellowship-announcement ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is thrilled to unveil the recipients of our inaugural Composer Fellowship, in memory of Hans Keller, a new initiative aimed at nurturing and supporting composers who are establishing their careers. In collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Society, and supported by the Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust, YCAT has selected two exceptionally talented British composers to participate in this exciting programme.
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The Composer Fellow, selected annually, will receive a commission to write two short chamber works for specific YCAT artists. Selected composers will have the opportunity to work closely with each artist throughout the composition process, fostering meaningful relationships that could extend beyond the duration of the Fellowship. The works will be premiered across several regional UK performances, culminating in a YCAT Wigmore Hall lunchtime recital, professionally recorded for promotional purposes. &nbsp;
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 The first YCAT Composer Fellow, in memory in Hans Keller and... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:26:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Magdalena Kuźma joins Askonas Holt ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/magdalena-kuma-joins-askonas-holt ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/magdalena-kuma-joins-askonas-holt ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 





We are delighted to announce that soprano, Magdalena Kuźma, has joined Askonas Holt for commercial representation.
Magdalena is a member of the Metropolitan Opera in New York as a Lindemann Young Artist and alumna of Renee Fleming&rsquo;s SongStudio at Carnegie Hall. Askonas Holt takes over Magdalena's management following her hugely successful period as a joint YCAT -&nbsp;CAG&nbsp;Artist. It was a delight to host Magdalena around her Wigmore Hall debut in 2023, and we will continue&nbsp;to support her and follow her career&nbsp;with great interest - she has an exciting&nbsp;future ahead!&nbsp;
  
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbRrJ3amJpE




 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:01:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT 2024 Auditions Now Open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-auditions-now-open ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2024-auditions-now-open ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Applications for the annual Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) Auditions are now open! The deadline for applications and video submissions is Friday 1 March 2024 at 11:59pm.
 At an exciting time for YCAT ahead of our 40th anniversary, which we&rsquo;ll be celebrating throughout the 2024-25 season, we can&rsquo;t wait to hear from young classical musicians at the start of their careers!
For 40 years, YCAT has been at the forefront of discovering, nurturing and supporting extraordinary early-career professionals, easing their transition from talented students to accomplished performers. Our work plays a vital role in the world of classical music, developing important artistic careers that continue to thrive, inspire and bring joy to audiences around the world.
Selected artists will receive:


Management - 3-5 years of developmental and holistic management


Performance - Strategic diary of engagements secured worldwide (selected joint artists, in collaboration with Concert Art... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:01:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists past and present at Wigmore this Spring ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-past-and-present-at-wigmore-this-spring ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-past-and-present-at-wigmore-this-spring ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following an amazing start to the 23/24 season, we're delighted to announce another incredible line up of YCAT artists, past and present, all featured in Wigmore Hall's prestigious Spring Season.
As we continue to play our part in building the careers of emerging artists, we're thrilled to see so many of our current and former artists - now some of the brightest stars in classical music - set to perform again at this wonderful hall.&nbsp;

Artists to look out for include:
6th January &nbsp;- Ian Bostridge tenor, Andreas Haefliger piano
7th January -&nbsp;Samuele Telari, accordian 
7th January - Daniel Lebhart, piano
12th January - Llyr Williams, piano
16th January - Castallian Quartet
20th January - Trio Chagall
24th January - Belcea Quartet
30th January - Trio Gaspar
3rd February - Timothy Ridout, viola; Frank Dupree, piano
6th February - Jonathan Leibovitz clarinet, Maciej Kułakowski cello, Ariel Lanyi piano
6th February - Heath Quartet
15th February - Irene Duval, vio... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:32:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2024 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-lunchtime-concerts-2024 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-wigmore-hall-lunchtime-concerts-2024 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ A core part of YCAT&rsquo;s offer to our artists is the chance to perform a recital as part of our distinguished Lunchtime Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.
Small tours of the UK are also built around each recital, providing vital opportunities for artists to perform and bringing each artist's programme to a wider UK audience.
We are delighted to present the YCAT Artists performing in the next round of the 2023/24 series of YCAT - Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts, beginning in February 2024.&nbsp;


Jonathan Leibovitz, Clarinet
Maciej Kulakowski, Cello
Ariel Lanyi, Piano
Tuesday 6th February 2024&nbsp;
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;





Sterling Elliott, Cello
Tuesday 27th February 2023
Pianist, Joseph Havlat
Programme and Tickets



 

Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux, Violin
Tuesday 9th April 2024
Pianist, Joseph Havlat
Programme and Tickets&nbsp;



To view performances from previous YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts, visit our&nbsp;YouTube Channel.&nbsp;
Watch now... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:22:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists Feature on BBC 'In Tune' Series ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-feature-on-bbc-in-tune-series ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-feature-on-bbc-in-tune-series ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Many YCAT Artists have been featured on BBC Radio 3's 'In Tune' programme, which brings music from the world's finest musicians to its listeners. Hear Quatuor Agate and the Adelphi Quartet, currently available on BBC Sounds, and watch this space for forthcoming interviews with Samuele Telari (accordionist) and Ariel Lanyi (pianist) in January.&nbsp;Quatuor AgateBrahms&nbsp;String Quartet No. 1 in C minor (2nd movement)Bartók&nbsp;String Quartet No. 6 (3rd movement)Listen HereAvailable until 16 December 2023 Adelphi Quartet&nbsp;&nbsp;Haydn String Quartet in C minor, op. 17 No. 4 (1st movement)Weinberg String Quartet in C minor, op. 17 No. 4 (2nd movement)Listen HereAvailable until 8 January 2024 Samuele Telari&nbsp;Schubert Impromptu No 2 in E flat major, Op 90Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition: The Old Castle&nbsp;Shostakovich Prelude &amp; Fugue No 15 in D flat major&nbsp;Listen hereAvailable until 5th February 2024 Ignas MaknickasChopin Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2 in D flat majorSchuber... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT 2023-24 Artist File released! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-23-24-artist-file ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-23-24-artist-file ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to present our latest Artist File - a glimpse at our extraordinary roster of musicians following the latest addition of six incredible artists at the 2023 YCAT Final Auditions. Alongside those shared with our North American partners at Concert Artists Guild in NY, we also continue to support the five incredible young finalists from the BBC Young Musician Finals 2022. Click through to learn more about those benefitting from YCAT's ongoing support and guidance.&nbsp;

Download the Artist File.

To stay up to date with the latest news and events from our artists, sign up to our monthly newsletter.&nbsp;
Sign up now. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:15:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts, Autumn 2023 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-hall-autumn-2023 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-at-wigmore-hall-autumn-2023 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ A core part of YCAT&rsquo;s offer to our artists is the chance to perform a recital as part of our distinguished Lunchtime Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.
Small tours of the UK are also built around each recital, providing vital opportunities for artists to perform and bringing each artist's programme to a wider UK audience.
We are delighted to present these three YCAT Artists, the first of the 2023/24 series of YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts.&nbsp;

Jonathan Leibovitz, Clarinet
Tuesday 3rd October
Pianist, Joseph Havlat

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Magdalena Kuźma, Soprano
Tuesday 7th November
Pianist, James Baillieu

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Adelphi Quartet
Tuesday 5th December
Programme &amp; Tickets

To view performances from previous YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts, visit our YouTube Channel.&nbsp;
Watch now
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Visit Concert Highlights to view other YCAT artist performances in the UK and abroad.
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The YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Series is brought to you in partnership with
 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists at Wigmore 2023 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-at-wigmore-2023 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-at-wigmore-2023 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 

&nbsp;
With its reputation as a renowned platform for exceptional talent, it is with great pride that we announce an incredible line up of YCAT artists, past and present, all featured in Wigmore Hall's prestigious Autumn Season.
As we continue to play a pivotal role in nurturing emerging classical musicians, we are delighted that so many of our current and former artists - now some of the brightest stars in classical music - will take centre stage at this remarkable venue.


Artists to look out for include:
 24th September - Maciej Kułakowski, cello; Jean-S&eacute;lim Abdelmoula, piano
27th September - Castalian String Quartet with D&eacute;nes V&aacute;rjon, piano
30th September - Weinberg Focus day (including Amy Harman, bassoon)
3rd October - Jonathan Leibovitz, clarinet, with Joseph Havlat, piano
13th October - James Baillieu, piano, with Lise Davidsen, soprano
21st October - Heath Quartet
27th October - Timothy Ridout, viola
29th October - Pablo Hern&aacute;n Bene... ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:42:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT partner with Australian cellist, Chris Howlett ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-chris-howlett ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-chris-howlett ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) in London have strengthened their partnership with Australian cellist and entrepreneur Chris Howlett, joining forces to explore exciting touring opportunities for YCAT artists around China and the Far East.
Howlett is founder and Executive Producer of Australian International Productions, one of Australia&rsquo;s largest exporters of classical music to China, presenting over 150 concerts in China per year.&nbsp;
As Artistic Director of the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival, which already has close ties with YCAT, and co-founder of the Australian Digital Concert Hall, Chris is a prominent figure in the Australian music landscape. With a passion for fostering musical excellence, he has been instrumental in promoting chamber music and creating unique performance opportunities for emerging artists.
Both YCAT and Howlett are excited about this partnership and the prospects it holds for offering new opportunities for young classical musicians. Through... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:16:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT selects all six finalists at its annual auditions! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-2023 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-2023 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following a rigorous international audition process which culminated in a final day of live auditions at Wigmore Hall &mdash; all six finalists delivered captivating performances, demonstrating their huge potential and unique creative voices. 
The rising stars who have successfully secured their place on the Young Classical Artists Trust&rsquo;s (YCAT) roster are:&nbsp;

Ignas Maknickas (piano)
Charlotte Spruit (violin)
Will Duerden (double bass)
Trio Chagall (piano trio)
Hana Chang (violin)
Atenea Quartet (string quartet)

Alongside a plethora of performing opportunities in the UK and internationally &mdash; these extraordinary musicians will also have the privilege of making their debut performances at the world's most prestigious venues.&nbsp;
Additionally, YCAT will provide professional publicity materials and digital support to enhance their online presence, ensuring maximum exposure for their exceptional talents to cement their path to becoming full-time performing mus... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:58:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT and Concert Artists Guild announce 2023 joint artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-cag-2023-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-cag-2023-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ As their partnership continues, YCAT and New York-based&nbsp;Concert Artists Guild (CAG) are delighted to announce their selection of shared artists for 2023, following their respective audition finals. The chosen artists, Hana Chang and Njioma Chinyere Grevious, both violinists, have now joined the ranks of these prestigious organisations.
Both artists were chosen for their beautiful, genuine musical voice and curiosity of spirit.
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwV_f7CDpV8
With a combined experience spanning over a century in nurturing emerging talent across Europe and North America, YCAT and CAG have a proven track record of developing successful careers. This partnership, which began in 2019, opens up exciting transatlantic performance opportunities for young musicians. It enables them to navigate and connect with cultural markets on both sides of the Atlantic, while providing the necessary resources for long-term career sustainability.
Alasdair Tait, Chief Execut... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:21:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces six 2023 Finalists! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2023-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2023-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are thrilled to announce our six highly anticipated finalists for 2023. Following an exhaustive selection process from a pool of over 120 exceptionally talented musicians, these artists have emerged as outstanding, creative performers poised to make their mark in the world of classical music. They will take centre stage at our live Public Final Auditions, to be held at the iconic Wigmore Hall at 3pm and 7pm on 2nd June 2023. Those selected at the finals will be welcomed into YCAT's family of internationally managed artists.
The six selected finalists are:

Ignas Maknickas (piano)
Hana Chang (violin)
Quartet Atenea (string quartet)
Charlotte Spruit (violin)
Will Duerden&nbsp;(double bass)
Trio Chagall (piano trio)

Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive &amp; Artistic Director) comments:

&ldquo;This year&rsquo;s auditions have already been truly inspiring and probably one of the most difficult years ever for the many juries to whittle down the selection to this small group of ex... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:14:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ On-demand fundraising support for early-career musicians ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/fundraising-support-ycat ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/fundraising-support-ycat ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Sign up now
 After a successful pilot scheme back in March 2023, we are now offering one-to-one appointments with fundraising professionals, for musicians* who need support with funding applications and grant writing. Although funding applications for postgraduate or project funding are a fact of life for many musicians, those at the start of their careers often feel unprepared and apprehensive about completing them.
This is where we step in!
Thanks to the generosity of arts fundraisers from across the industry, the initial run of this 21st Century Musician initiative helped 10 musicians to hone their applications for submission. Our partnership with Young Arts Fundraisers (YAF) means that we can continue to offer appointments with fundraisers representing organisations such as:

Create (Arts) Limited
Wiltshire Music Centre
Royal Albert Hall
Arts Council England
Babbasa
Institute of Contemporary Arts
Royal Welsh College of Music &amp; Drama
Goodenough College
Orchestra of ... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:35:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Celebrating the YCAT - Music Masters Partnership ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-music-masters-partnership ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-music-masters-partnership ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Music Masters and the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) have been building our partnership since January 2020, nurturing young musicians&nbsp; and promoting classical music to wider audiences.
YCAT Robey Artist, violist&nbsp;Jordan Bak, has been working with Music Masters in an ambassadorial role delivering workshops and engaging with young learners in schools across London to inspire and enhance their musical education. In particular over the past two years Jordan has become a crucial role model and mentor for children on Music Masters&rsquo; Pathways Programme, an accelerated learning route for children from backgrounds currently underrepresented in classical music.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The power of cross-generational collaboration has never been more apparent, and in March 2023, artists at various stages in their careers came together for a series of events and opportunities for learning and inspiration. The world premiere of Music Masters Many Voices: Ensemble took place at London&rsqu... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:06:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Musicians' Mental Health Month launched for the second year running ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mental-health-month-2023 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mental-health-month-2023 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Reprising Last Year&rsquo;s Mental Health Campaign: for the second year running, a group of leading charities launch a mental health campaign for early career musicians. The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) are partnering with the Musicians&rsquo; Union (MU), British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and Tonic Rider to raise awareness of mental health resources available to early career musicians.&nbsp;
The month-long campaign runs from April 1st to April 29th, and will include an Introduction to Mental Health webinar from Tonic Rider and 1-2-1 coaching sessions with Marion Friend MBE. There will also be plenty of opportunities to join the conversation on our social channels. All events and resources will be accessible and free of charge.&nbsp;
Kate Blackstone, Project Manager at YCAT, said:

&lsquo;In the last year I have seen musicians being a lot more open to talking about mental health in the industry, which is so key to breaking the taboos that can still exi... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:08:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi awarded prestigious Prix Serdang ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-awarded-prestigious-prix-serdang ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-awarded-prestigious-prix-serdang ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the distinguished Austrian pianist and curator, Rudolf Buchbinder, has just announced&nbsp;Ariel Lanyi as the winner of the second Swiss Piano Prize, the &lsquo;Prix Serdang&rsquo; 2023.
 After extensive research among young pianists, Ariel Lanyi came to Rudolf Buchbinder&rsquo;s attention. He was particularly impressed by his interpretation of Beethoven's &lsquo;Hammerklavier Sonata':
 "&ldquo;Ariel is at a decisive point in his career. When I got to know him, he struck me as a serious young&nbsp;man who makes a very mature and authentic impression. I am convinced that the &ldquo;Prix Serdang&rdquo; can&nbsp;serve as an important incentive for him." - Rudolf Buchbinder

YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM0nd4NBwVY

The idea for the &ldquo;Prix Serdang&rdquo; originated during the pandemic period and was first awarded in 2022&nbsp;(to Martin James Bartlett). The prize includes an endowment of 50,000 Swiss Francs and is not a competition.&nbsp;In... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jordan Bak joins Arts Management Group ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jordan-bak-joins-arts-management-group ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jordan-bak-joins-arts-management-group ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that violist Jordan Bak has joined Arts Management Group for worldwide representation.
He is the recipient of the 2019 John White Special Prize from the Tertis International Viola Competition, and is a featured artist for WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab.&nbsp;Arts Management Group takes over Jordan's management following his successful period as a CAG - YCAT Robey Artist.
  
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHtMArOeqb0


 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:05:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT working together with the BBC Young Musician 2022 finalists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-working-together-with-the-bbc-young-musician-2022-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-working-together-with-the-bbc-young-musician-2022-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Working together with BBC, YCAT provides an aftercare scheme for the finalists of the BBC Young Musician competition, offering them expert advice and guidance on career development.
Last year, Jordan Ashman, 18-year-old percussionist from Milton, Cambridgeshire, became the winner of the 2022 BBC Young Musician.

&copy;BBC &copy;Dan Prince
Filmed at Manchester&rsquo;s Bridgewater Hall, the Grand Final also featured the other four 2022 BBC Young Musician Category Winners.




Trumpeter&nbsp;Sasha Canter, a Royal Academy of Music student from Oxfordshire


Pianist&nbsp;Ethan Loch, currently studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland




Flautist&nbsp;Sof&iacute;a Patterson-Guti&eacute;rrez from Stockport, in her final year at Chetham&rsquo;s School of Music


Viola&nbsp;player Jaren Ziegler, a Junior Royal Academy of Music student&nbsp;




 Contact
To book&nbsp;please contact&nbsp;Etta Dainty - Senior Artist Manager
etta@ycat.co.uk
0207 379 8477 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT 2022-23 Artist File released! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2022-23-artist-file-released ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-2022-23-artist-file-released ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to share our latest Artist File - enjoy exploring this snapshot of the current YCAT artists, including the artists&nbsp;shared with our North American partners at Concert&nbsp;Artists&nbsp;Guild in NY and, hot on the heels of Sunday's broadcast of the 2022 BBC Young Musician finals, you can learn more about the five incredible young soloists who now benefit from YCAT's ongoing care and management.
 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:16:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Success of Quatuor Agate and Balourdet Quartet at the Banff International String Quartet Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/success-of-quatuor-agate-and-balourdet-quartet-at-the-banff-international-string-quartet-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/success-of-quatuor-agate-and-balourdet-quartet-at-the-banff-international-string-quartet-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that the Balourdet Quartet (YCAT-CAG shared artists) won 3rd prize while Quatuor Agate won the Canadian Commission Prize for best performance in the third round of Dinuk Wijeratnein&rsquo;s newly commissioned quartet&nbsp;at the Banff International String Quartet Competition.&nbsp;
 ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:47:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ The 21c Musician Bootcamp is back this September! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/the-21c-musician-bootcamp-is-back-this-september ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/the-21c-musician-bootcamp-is-back-this-september ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the 21st Century Musician Virtual bootcamp!
Now that September is here, it&rsquo;s time to look ahead to the new season. How is the month looking for you? Whether it&rsquo;s an expanse of unstructured time, or looking to be quite busy, you can get involved with this three-week event in whichever way works for you.
&nbsp;
What is the Virtual Bootcamp?
The virtual bootcamp is a set of daily activities to help musicians make positive and proactive choices ahead of the new season. Whether you&rsquo;re straight out of your degree or looking to get back in shape after a holiday, the next few weeks has something for everyone.
&nbsp;
How do I join?
Just bookmark this page! A summary programme is provided, but a new link will go live every day for each daily activity. You can complete however many you like in your own time - no sign-ups, no pressure. And don't feel you have to stick to doing the one thing: on your travels round the 21st Century Musician toolkit you may end up ... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:27:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician: Summer Special ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-summer-special ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-summer-special ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.

BRAND NEW MINI MASTERCLASS:&nbsp;Morgan Davison:&nbsp;Putting the Fun Back into Fundamentals. You can find out how to strip your practice back if it's got out of control, and how to manage your time if it feels like there's too much to do.

Why not revisit some of our top resources from this year?
1. BLOG: Becoming a Specialist Musician, with George Strickland
2. VIDEO: An Introduction to Meditation, with Alison Gordon
3. HOW-TO: A beginner's guide to Search Engine Optimisation, with Maddy Shaw Roberts
4. BLOG: Ten tips to attract your dream collaborator, by Yshani Perinpanayagam
5.&nbsp;VIDEO: Taking the fear out of Tax, with Joshua Owen Mills (...I know, but your future self will thank you)
 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:43:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jonathan Leibovitz wins the Arthur Waser Prize ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonathan-leibovitz-wins-the-arthur-waser-prize ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonathan-leibovitz-wins-the-arthur-waser-prize ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that clarinettist Jonathan Leibovitz - who joined YCAT&rsquo;s roster after the recent Auditions Final in May 2022 - is nominated as the fifth award winner of the Arthur Waser Prize.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Arthur Waser Prize was launched in 2013. The aim is to support highly talented young soloists who are at the beginning of a promising career. The prize is endowed with 25,000 Swiss francs and includes two solo concerts with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, as well as two late night concert performances.

Previous recipients of the prize includes trumpet player Lucienne Renaudin Vary, pianist George Li, cellist Edgar Moreau, and organist Sebastian K&uuml;chler-Blessing.&nbsp;

Jonathan comments:

&ldquo;I am incredibly honoured to be the fifth recipient of such a prestigious award.&nbsp; It means so much to me to have this belief and trust in my work from the Arthur Waser Foundation and Luzerner Sinfonieorchester as I embark on my career. I am so happy to... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:11:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists feature in Classic FM's '30 under 30' Rising Stars 2022 List ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-feature-in-classic-fms-30-under-30-rising-stars-2022-list ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-feature-in-classic-fms-30-under-30-rising-stars-2022-list ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that eight former and current YCAT Artists have been selected among thirty outstanding young musicians for Classic FM's Rising Stars 2022 list.

In the year that Classic FM celebrates its 30th birthday, they have compiled a list of 30 brilliant musicians all under the age of 30 from across the globe.

The eight chosen artists are:&nbsp;
Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux - violin
Armand Djikoloum - oboe
Iyad Sughayer - piano
Jonathan Leibovitz - clarinet
Ben Goldscheider - horn
Theo Plath - bassoon
Jordan Bak - viola
Gabriel Martins -&nbsp; cello




The list has been compiled in collaboration with Julian Lloyd Webber, who hosted the radio series&nbsp;Rising Stars&nbsp;on Classic FM in 2021. Speaking to Classic FM, Lloyd Webber said:


"It's been incredibly exciting to work together with Classic FM on our second annual list of '30 under 30' Rising Stars. These musicians are quite extraordinary and I can't wait to share their brilliant talents with Classic FM... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:34:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Gabriel Martins joins Opus 3 Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/gabriel-martins-joins-opus-3-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/gabriel-martins-joins-opus-3-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are happy to announce that cellist Gabriel Martins has joined Opus 3 Artists for worldwide general management. 
In 2020 cellist Gabriel won 1st Prize at the Sphinx Competition and was a prize-winner at the Concert Artists Guild (New York) International Auditions, in partnership with Young Classical Artists Trust (London).

YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU9qAu5gfjY
 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:40:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Geneva Lewis joins Victoria Rowsell Artist Management ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/geneva-lewis-joins-victoria-rowsell-artist-management ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/geneva-lewis-joins-victoria-rowsell-artist-management ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that violinist Geneva Lewis has joined Victoria Rowsell Artist Management for European representation.  Recently named as a BBC New Generation Artist for the period 2022-2024, Geneva was also awarded a Borletti Buitoni Trust Award (2022) and an Avery Fisher Career Grant (2021). The Victoria Rowsell Artist Management takes over Geneva&rsquo;s management following her successful period as a YCAT &ndash; CAG- Concordia Artist.  
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7CE1up-SnQ
Geneva continues to be managed in North, Central and South America as well as Australia and New Zealand by the Arts Management Group.
 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:46:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician: The June Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-june-edition-2 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-june-edition-2 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1.&nbsp;Networking with Confidence:&nbsp;A special session with Laura Mulhern (Plan Make Do) to help you take the plunge when meeting new people
2. Mini masterclass with Leo Geyer:&nbsp;Unravelling the mysteries of the new Arts Council Investment Principles&nbsp;
3. Ten tips to attract your dream collaborator:&nbsp;A brand new guide from Yshani Perinpanayagam


There&rsquo;s no doubt that some of the best collaborations come about because of chance meetings. As a musician, you&rsquo;ll find yourself in situations with new people all the time. But how can you capitalise on that in an authentic way? If you&rsquo;ve ever found yourself thinking:&nbsp;
Other people are good at networking, but it&rsquo;s not the sort of person I am
I&rsquo;d never have the courage to talk to someone new
W... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:23:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT and North American partner, Concert Artists Guild (CAG) announce 2022 shared artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-north-american-partner-concert-artists-guild-cag-announce-2022-shared-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-north-american-partner-concert-artists-guild-cag-announce-2022-shared-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Following YCAT&rsquo;s Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall on 19 May 2022, and Concert Artists Guild&rsquo;s online finals on 25 May 2022, the two organisations announced their 2022 shared artists. The jointly represented artists are soprano Magdalena Kuzma and clarinettist Jonathan Leibovitz.&nbsp;
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FEL9JlYrGo
When it comes to developing the careers of emerging young artists in Europe and North America, YCAT and Concert Artists Guild (CAG) share more than a century of experience.&nbsp;
Following the success of YCAT artists Jamal Aliyev and Tabea Debus at CAG&rsquo;s 2019 competition, the two organizations launched a partnership in 2019. This allows them to offer young artists unprecedented new transatlantic performance opportunities, helping these young artists navigate and connect cultural marketplaces on both sides of the Atlantic, whilst also growing the resources available to help them build sustainable careers.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The newly... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 09:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Theo Plath joins Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/theo-plath-joins-marcus-brhl-artists-and-concerts-agency ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/theo-plath-joins-marcus-brhl-artists-and-concerts-agency ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that bassoonist Theo Plath has joined Marcus Br&ouml;hl Artists and Concerts agency for general management.

In 2021 Theo was invited to&nbsp;record&nbsp;Mozart's Bassoon Concerto and Sinfonia Concertante with the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg and the ORF Radio Symphonieorchestra Wien as part of the Orpheum Foundation's Next Generation Mozart series, released by Alpha Classics.

In demand across Europe, at the opening of the 2022/23 season Theo performs&nbsp;concertos by John Williams and Nino Rota with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and&nbsp;makes his debut as soloist with the&nbsp;Orchestre de Picardie conducted by Johanna Malangr&eacute; in concerts across the Haut-de-France region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Born in Koblenz, in 2019 Theo was appointed principal of Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, won 3rd Prize in the ARD Competition in Munich, and was a prize winner at the 2019 Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions, receiving cru... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 10:32:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Introducing the winner of the 2022 Auditions Final ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/introducing-the-winner-of-the-2022-auditions-final ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/introducing-the-winner-of-the-2022-auditions-final ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce&nbsp;that clarinet player Jonathan Leibovitz has been selected to join the family of international artists currently managed by YCAT.&nbsp;
In 2021 Jonathan Leibovitz won 1st Prize in the Crusell Clarinet Competition.&nbsp; A top prize winner at major competitions in Israel and Europe, he is currently completing his studies at the Music Academy in Basel with Fran&ccedil;ois Benda. &nbsp; Solo highlights include appearances with the Israel Philharmonic, Israel Chamber, Haifa Symphonic, Lapland Chamber and Kuopio Symphony Orchestras.&nbsp; He is an avid chamber musician collaborating with colleagues in a diverse range of repertoire.
The Final Auditions took place on 19 May at Wigmore Hall where all eight Finalists performed live across the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Photo: Kaupo Kikkas
The members of the Jury for the Final Auditions were Angela Dixon (Chief Executive, Saffron Hall), Gaetan le Divelec (former Director, Askonas Holt), Stephen McHolm (Director, Verbie... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 22:18:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician: The May Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-may-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-may-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1.&nbsp;Communications 101:&nbsp;Thinking entrepreneurially to make money from your network, with Katie Manasse (Polyphony Arts)
2. Mini masterclass with Steve Pycroft:&nbsp;Five reasons why you should devise a cross genre project&nbsp;
3. Seven top tips to reboot your flagging project:&nbsp;Tips from project coaching with Chad Goodman



Muddled with mailing lists? Puzzled by Patreon? Or just feeling overwhelmed by all of your social media options?
On 23rd May at 2pm, find a better, more organised way to combine all of these things and maximise your personal and professional network. In this special session with Katie Manasse from Polyphony Arts, learn about the value of a communications strategy.
You will leave the session with:

An understanding of all the different digital mark... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:13:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-eight-2022-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-eight-2022-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce our eight finalists for 2022. Chosen from a very competitive field of over 150 outstanding applicants, the eight international artists will perform at YCAT&rsquo;s live Final Auditions, at Wigmore Hall, on 19 May. The artists selected from the Public Audition Finals will join the family of international artists currently managed by YCAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The eight selected finalists are:

Connaught Brass (brass quintet)
Emanuil Ivanov (piano)
Gabriele Strata (piano)
Jo&euml;l Terrin (baritone)
Jonathan Leibovitz&nbsp;(clarinet)
Maja Horvat (violin)
Maxine Troglauer (bass trombone)
TriOssia (accordion trio)

Each finalist will be introduced on YCAT&rsquo;s social and digital media platforms between 3-13 May.&nbsp;
Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive &amp; Artistic Director) comments:

&ldquo;After three years of navigating online, remote selection and support of young artists, it has been so inspiring to return to live auditions. The level and commitmen... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 10:39:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Adelphi Quartet win 2nd Prize at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/adelphi-quartet-win-2nd-prize-at-the-wigmore-hall-international-string-quartet-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/adelphi-quartet-win-2nd-prize-at-the-wigmore-hall-international-string-quartet-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that the&nbsp;Adelphi Quartet&nbsp;won 2nd Prize and an&nbsp;Esterházy Foundation Prize&nbsp;at the&nbsp;Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition on Sunday 10 April 2022.Here is their performance ofR. Schumann String Quartet No.1, Op.41 No.1 YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wovJSivWVqY  The Adelphi Quartet return to&nbsp;Wigmore Hall on Sunday 5 June at 11.30 am.  Book tickets  They make their debut at the&nbsp;Aldeburgh Festival on Tuesday 21 June&nbsp;where they premiere a new commission by Bushra El-Turk. Book tickets   Earlier this year the Adelphi Quartet returned to the Heidelberger String Quartet Festival and made their debut at the Fundacion Juan March in Madrid.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:19:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician: The March Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-march-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-march-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1.&nbsp;Reboot your project:&nbsp;Project Coaching with Chad Goodman&nbsp;
2. Developing Artistic Projects:&nbsp;Our exciting new course developed in partnership with the Manchester Collective
3. A beginner's guide to Search Engine Optimisation:&nbsp;Everything we learnt from Maddy Shaw Roberts



Do you have a project gathering dust?&nbsp;
Give those ideas an energy injection with some small group project coaching!
If you come to this session, here&rsquo;s what you can expect:


Expert advice from Chad to turn your ideas into reality


To find out what your next steps are to polish your project plan


The chance to share ideas with other musicians like you


Opportunities to practice pitching your project to a supportive audience


No project management experience nec... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:20:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ New Partnership with Manchester Collective ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/developing-artistic-projects-with-manchester-collective ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/developing-artistic-projects-with-manchester-collective ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce an educational partnership &lsquo;Developing Artistic Projects&rsquo; with Manchester Collective.
The Developing Artistic Projects is a three part course designed to equip artists with the skills they need to get new projects off the ground. The course is delivered live in Manchester and is free for artists from all disciplines to attend.
Sessions will be taught by industry experts from both YCAT and Manchester Collective, and each workshop will be followed by a mixing event where participants and mentors can connect, share ideas, and ask questions. This course is open to all, however, registration is essential as numbers are limited.
The deadline for registration is 11.59PM on Sunday 13 March 2022.
For more details, eligibility, and registration, please visit our events page.





Course Structure
Developing Artistic Projects is delivered in three parts:

Project Development and Fundraising I
Finding Your Audience
Project Development and Fu... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:52:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician Toolkit: the February Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-feb-22 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-feb-22 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1.&nbsp;Broaden your horizons:&nbsp;CV and cover letter workshop with Susan Eldridge&nbsp;
2. Maximise your earning potential:&nbsp;Mini-Masterclass with Hannah Mitchell-Harrison
3. From generalist to specialist:&nbsp;Guest blog by George Strickland



Broaden your Horizons: Applying to non-musical jobs with your musical skills with Susan Eldridge
Have you thought about taking on a non-musical job to help pay the bills or create a routine? You might feel unsure of how to communicate your skills when you have dedicated so much of your life to music. Join Susan Eldridge for this interactive and practical session, where you will learn how to make your CVs and cover letters competitive outside of music.
Book now to find out:

How to think outside of your instrument
What skills you hav... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:33:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2022 Auditions now open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2022-auditions-now-open ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2022-auditions-now-open ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[   
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWtpEDfXZO8
Applications for the annual YCAT Auditions are now open.&nbsp;The deadline for applications and video submissions is Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 12.00pm.
Selected artists will receive:

3-5 years of developmental and holistic management
Strategic diary of engagements secured worldwide (jointly with Concert Artists Guild in North America)
Comprehensive social media and website consultation and support
Regular marketing to 5,000+ promoters and concert halls worldwide
High-quality publicity materials and professional photo shoots
Live recordings of recitals at Wigmore Hall


Categories for the 2022 Auditions are:

Piano Solo
Piano (Chamber/Accompaniment)
Voice
Strings
Woodwind, Brass &amp; Percussion
Ensembles (3&ndash;6 performers)

20-21 April 2022&nbsp;- Live semi-final auditions &amp; finalist interviews held in Berlin&nbsp;
22-23 April 2022&nbsp;- Live semi-final auditions &amp; finalist interviews held... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:20:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21c Musician: The January Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-january-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21c-musician-the-january-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1.&nbsp;Smash your SEO:&nbsp;Workshop with Classic FM's Digital Managing Editor, Maddy Shaw Roberts&nbsp;
2. Tips for Tax:&nbsp; a blog about tax returns and a Mini Masterclass with Joshua Owen Mills
2. Manchester Collective Events&nbsp;Save the dates for three in-person events in Manchester
2. Start the Year with positivity:&nbsp;revisit Kate's mini-masterclass from 2021



Smash Your SEO: Tricks and techniques to make your musical content more visible, with Digital Managing Editor at Classic FM, Maddy Shaw Roberts
Have you ever Googled yourself, your group or your project, only to find it buried on page 4 of the results?
If your answer is yes, it sounds like you could do with some help with your SEO (that's Search Engine Optimisation, in case you were wondering). Join Maddy Shaw-R... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:35:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jonathan Ware joins HarrisonParrott ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonathan-ware-joins-harrisonparrott ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonathan-ware-joins-harrisonparrott ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that pianist Jonathan Ware has joined HarrisonParrott for general management.  HarrisonParrott&rsquo;s&nbsp;Vocal department is delighted to welcome accompanist Jonathan Ware to its roster for General Management. With recent appearances at the world&rsquo;s top recital venues including&nbsp;Wigmore&nbsp;Hall, Carnegie Hall and Berlin&rsquo;s Boulez Saal, Ware kicks off 2022 with a North American and European tour in a new programme of female composers devised with Golda Schultz, and later returns to&nbsp;K&ouml;lner&nbsp;Philharmonie&nbsp;with&nbsp;Bejun&nbsp;Mehta in a programme of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Britten. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:27:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician: The December Edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-the-december-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-the-december-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.




1.&nbsp;Small Group Coaching:&nbsp;12 places available with Marion Friend MBE
2. Finding Your Why:&nbsp;Mini Masterclass with Tanya Bannister (Concert Artists Guild)
3. Getting your project noticed by an agent: Insights from Polyarts Management's Tabitha McGrath
4.&nbsp;Focus Group: Join our focus group to share your ideas for future 21c content



Do You Own Your Career? Small Group Coaching with Marion Friend MBE

Join Marion Friend MBE for a small group coaching session, exploring these questions and more in a welcoming and supportive environment. YCAT's coaching sessions provide you with the opportunity to renew your focus and motivation by engaging with some essential self-reflection. In this session we will think together about your career goals and the challenging decisio... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 10:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ben Goldscheider has joined Askonas Holt ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-golscheider-has-joined-askonas-holt ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-golscheider-has-joined-askonas-holt ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that horn player Ben Goldscheider is joining Askonas Holt's roster for general management.

Nominated by the Barbican as an ECHO Rising Star, during the 2021/22 season Ben gives recitals at concert halls across Europe including the Concertgebouw, Musikverein, Elbphilharmonie and Koln Philharmonie, including an especially commissioned new work by Mark Simpson.
This Autumn, Ben made his debut with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican performing Ruth Gipps Concerto and will debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in April conducted by Edward Gardner at the Royal Festival Hall performing the Knussen Concerto.&nbsp;
Over the last year, Ben has appeared at the Wigmore Hall, Aldeburgh Festival and Leeds Lieder and performed Ligeti&rsquo;s Trio at the Pierre Boulez Saal. He has collaborated with Daniel Barenboim, Stephen Hough, Tom Poster, Sunwook Kim, James Baillieu, Allan Clayton and the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.&nbsp;A keen advocate for ne... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:48:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ema Nikolovska joins Askonas Holt ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ema-nikolovska-joins-askonas-holt ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ema-nikolovska-joins-askonas-holt ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that mezzo soprano Ema Nikolovska has joined Askonas Holt for general management.  Born in Macedonia, Ema grew up in Toronto where she studied voice with Helga Tucker and violin at The Glenn Gould School.&nbsp; She received her Masters at the Guildhall School of Music &amp; Drama and completed the Opera Course in 2020.&nbsp; Ema is a BBC New Generation Artist and was a prize-winner at the 2019 Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions,&nbsp;receiving crucial early stage career management.
 Awards include 1st Prize at the International Vocal Competition in &lsquo;s-Hertogenbosch and the Ferrier Loveday Song Prize (Kathleen Ferrier Awards)
 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician: the November edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-the-november-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-the-november-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.




1.&nbsp;Website optimisation for Classical Musicians:&nbsp;Mini Masterclass with Andrew Ousley
2. Nailing it with your audience on Instagram:&nbsp;10 top tips for better engagement
3. Promoting yourself online: Sam Jackson from Universal Music shares his insights
4.&nbsp;Career event: Building your Personal Brand and Online Presence with Manchester Collective
5. Diary of a 21cMusician:&nbsp;Former YCAT pianist Alexandra Dariescu reflects on her life and the key to effective marketing


Website optimisation for Classical Musicians:&nbsp;Mini Masterclass with Andrew Ousley
Andrew Ousley formed Unison Media in 2015 on the principles of honesty, transparency, and excellence, and rapidly established it as one of the top classical music PR/Marketing companies, with clients that include... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:26:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Giuseppe Guarrera joins Konzertdirektion Hans Adler ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/giuseppe-guarrera-joins-konzertdirektion-hans-adlers-soloist-roster ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/giuseppe-guarrera-joins-konzertdirektion-hans-adlers-soloist-roster ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that the pianist Giuseppe Guarrera is joining Konzertdirektion Hans Adler's&nbsp;soloist roster for General Management worldwide.
In 2017, Giuseppe won 2nd Prize at the Montr&eacute;al International Piano Competition along with five other awards, including the People&rsquo;s Choice Award. In 2018 he won a Tabor Foundation Award at from the Verbier Festival Academy, received a prestigious Klavier Ruhr Festival scholarship from the Klavier-Festival Ruhr, and was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust International Auditions.
His patrons include Daniel Barenboim, who is just as enthusiastic about his playing as the Canadian daily newspaper La Presse. The latter called Giuseppe Guarrera a "charismatic pianist with depth, who has something to say and puts musical expression before pure virtuosity - while being equipped with an impressive technique."
On Sunday 7 November Giuseppe gives a recital at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham as part of t... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:03:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the October edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-october-edition2 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-october-edition2 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.




1.&nbsp;What's your mission?&nbsp;Delia Stevens helps you to make your projects more personal&nbsp;&nbsp;
2. Let's talk about innovation:&nbsp;this month's coffee break session features Tabitha McGrath from Polyarts management
3. Diary of a 21st Century Musician:&nbsp;we chat to violinist Simmy Singh about her musical life


Session with Delia Stevens: Your Mission Statement and how to translate it into Professional Work
We are looking forward to welcoming percussionist Delia Stevens for a session on mission statements, held online on 26th October at 11am. Book onto this exciting session to explore your values and how they can make your projects more personal and impactful.&nbsp;







Join our coffee break session with Tabitha McGrath on 13th October at 11am
Coffee break... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:26:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi wins 3rd Prize at Leeds International Piano Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-wins ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-wins ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that Ariel Lanyi&nbsp;won 3rd Prize (The Roslyn Lyons Bronze Medal) at the&nbsp;Leeds International Piano Competition&nbsp;on Saturday 18 September,&nbsp;following a performance of Brahms Concerto No.2&nbsp;with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze&nbsp;at Leeds Town Hall.&nbsp; All the rounds were broadcast live by&nbsp;medici.tv:  Watch Ariel's performances&nbsp;here.
 In June Ariel was a prize winner in the inaugural Young Classical Artists Trust (London) and Concert Artists Guild (New York) International Auditions.&nbsp; He went on to make his debut at Wigmore Hall and participated in the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, alongside renowned artists such as Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss.  Born in Jerusalem in 1997, this summer Ariel completed his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Ian Fountain, having previously studied with the late Hamish Milne. &nbsp; ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:47:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT 2021-22 Artist File released! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2021-artist-file ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2021-artist-file ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to share our new Artist File - enjoy exploring this snapshot of the current YCAT artists.


Download the artist file








 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:53:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists return to the stage! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-return-to-the-stage ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-return-to-the-stage ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ After such a prolonged break, we are hugely excited to be bringing live music to communities throughout the UK once again.  An integral component of YCAT&rsquo;s offer to selected artists is providing extensive performing opportunities, including a chance to perform a recital as part of our distinguished Lunchtime Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.  We continue to work in partnership with residencies around the UK: St George's Bristol, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Leeds Conservatoire and Theatre Clwyd, North Wales.
These not only provide vital opportunities for artists to perform, but will also bring each artist's Wigmore Hall recital to a wider UK audience.


Randall Goosby &amp; Jonathan Ware - 5 October

Maciej Kulakowski &amp; Jonathan Ware - 19 October

Samuele Telari - 2 November&nbsp;

George Harliono - 7 December&nbsp;




 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Presenting the 21st Century Musician Bootcamp! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/presenting-the-21st-century-musician-bootcamp ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/presenting-the-21st-century-musician-bootcamp ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the 21st Century Musician Virtual bootcamp!
Now that September is here, it&rsquo;s time to look ahead to the new season. How is the month looking for you? Whether it&rsquo;s an expanse of unstructured time, or looking to be quite busy, you can get involved with this three-week event in whichever way works for you.
&nbsp;
What is the Virtual Bootcamp?
The virtual bootcamp is a set of daily activities to help musicians make positive and proactive choices ahead of the new season. Whether you&rsquo;re straight out of your degree, looking to get back in shape after a holiday or preparing to restart after a quiet 18 months, the next few weeks has something for everyone.
&nbsp;
How do I join?
Just bookmark this page! A summary programme is provided, but a new link will go live every day for each daily activity. You can complete however many you like in your own time - no sign-ups, no pressure. And don't feel you have to stick to doing the one thing: on your travels round the... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:11:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Savitri Grier appointed Associate Concertmaster of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/savitri-grier-appointed-associate-concertmaster-of-the-bavarian-radio-symphony-orchestra ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/savitri-grier-appointed-associate-concertmaster-of-the-bavarian-radio-symphony-orchestra ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ In September 2021,&nbsp;Savitri Grier will commence the position of Associate Concertmaster of the Bayerische Rundfunk Symphonie Orchester in Munich.
Sought after as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader, over the last year Savitri has been invited by Ivan Fischer as concertmaster with the Budapest Festival Orchestra. She regularly performs as part of Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, currently Associate Artists at Wigmore Hall and recently made her debut as soloist with the Concerto Budapest and Qatar Philharmonic Orchestras.
She was a prize winner in the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions in 2015. After several years in Berlin, she is now based in Munich.
 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:24:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Samuele Telari releases album with Delphian Records ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samuele-telari-releases-album-with-delphian-records ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samuele-telari-releases-album-with-delphian-records ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are so pleased to announce that Samuele Telari's recording of J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations has been released. The disc, recorded at Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, is the result of YCAT's partnership with Delphian.



In Samuele's words:
&lsquo;This recording is one that I felt compelled to make. Every time I play Bach&rsquo;s Goldberg Variations I realise that something changes inside me, and as a consequence in my interpretation as well. The piece is a kind of mirror into which I can look and see what is inside me. Finally, after performing it many times in concert over several years, I felt ready to fix a version in a recording.&rsquo;

This partnership is made possible by the generous support of Alastair and Elizabeth Storey.

Listen to the album here ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:43:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ariel Lanyi releases new Schubert recording with Linn Records ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-releases-new-schubert-recording-with-linn-records ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ariel-lanyi-releases-new-schubert-recording-with-linn-records ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that YCAT artist, pianist, Ariel Lanyi released his&nbsp;​Schubert's Moments Musicaux and D major sonata recording with Linn Records. 
Ariel commented: &lsquo;In the Moments Musicaux and the D major sonata, we see two facets of Schubert: the intimate and the panoramic. I see the Moments Musicaux as a series of snapshots of outdoor life &hellip; The D major sonata presents a panorama rather than snapshots &hellip; While many obvious differences exist between these two great works, the Moments Musicaux and the D major sonata do share one thing in common: they both end on a question mark. Rather than bring the music to a conclusive end, Schubert&rsquo;s artistic courage allows him to leave the audience with the burden of finding a conclusion.&rsquo;

Stream or download the album

This recording is part of the&nbsp;Royal Academy of Music Bicentenary Series. In 2021, four exceptional recipients of the Academy&rsquo;s 2019/20 Bicentenary Scholarships scheme -&nbsp;Ariel... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:51:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the July edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-july-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-july-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.



1. Promote yourself online: Top tips from Sam Jackson's coffee break session&nbsp;&nbsp;
2. The power of the spoken&nbsp;introduction:&nbsp;Guest blog from QCO's Matthew Hodge&nbsp;
3.&nbsp;Get funders to connect with your artistic project:&nbsp;Highlight clip from developing a Music Business&nbsp;Plan&nbsp;with Manchester Collective


Ten tips for promoting yourself online
Taking those first steps towards making connections forms an essential part of promoting yourself and your music, but it's not always easy to know where to start.
Missed our April coffee break session with Sam Jackson (Universal Music Group)?  Fear not! Here are our top ten takeaways from his enlightening&nbsp;interview...


Musicians with a Microphone: The Power of a Spoken Introduction
What are the three Ps... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:29:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Randall Goosby releases debut album 'Roots' ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-releases-debut-album-roots ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-releases-debut-album-roots ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT violinist Randall Goosby has released 'Roots', an exploration of the music written by Black composers and inspired by Black American culture. The album is a homage to the pioneering musicians that paved the way for Goosby and his generation of young artists, and looks to the future, opening with a specially-commissioned work by New Jersey-based composer Xavier Dubois Foley.
Randall says:
&ldquo;I am so grateful for the opportunity to share this album during such a pivotal moment in history. It has been a year of division and isolation for so many &ndash; I hope this music will inspire not only the kind of curiosity and creativity that brings people together, but also the reflection, understanding and compassion we so desperately need moving forward.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Many of these African-American composers &ndash; William Grant Still, Florence Price, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson &ndash; had to navigate society at a time when racism, prejudice and segregation were commonplace. Today... ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:26:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Randall Goosby joins Harrison Parrott & Primo Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-joins-harrison-parrot-primo-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-joins-harrison-parrot-primo-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Randall Goosby, YCAT's inaugural Robey Artist, has signed for joint general management with Harrison Parrott and Primo Artists.&nbsp;
This Friday, June 25, 2021 marks the release of his debut album for Decca entitled Roots, a celebration of African-American music which explores its evolution from the spiritual through to present-day compositions.
Highlights of the 2021/22 season include debuts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl, Baltimore Symphony under Dalia Stasevska, Detroit Symphony under Jader Bignamini, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Philharmonia Orchestra. He makes recital appearances at London&rsquo;s Wigmore Hall, New York&rsquo;s 92nd Street Y, San Francisco Symphony&rsquo;s Davies Symphony Hall and Boston&rsquo;s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Randall commented:
&ldquo;I am truly honored to be joining forces with Primo Artists and HarrisonParrott for joint general management, and humbled to be part of such esteemed and stor... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:46:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jonian Ilias Kadesha joins Sulivan Sweetland ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonian-ilias-kadesha-joins-sullivan-sweetland ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonian-ilias-kadesha-joins-sullivan-sweetland ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that violinist Jonian Ilias Kadesha has joined Sulivan Sweetland for general management. Jonian's prize-winning piano trio, Trio Gaspard, has also joined the roster.
Born in Athens of Albanian and Greek heritage, Jonian Ilias Kadesha possesses boundless imagination of sound and curation, constantly exploring new avenues. His playing is characterized by stylistic accuracy and idiomatic interpretation from early to contemporary works, executed with immaculate articulation.
He has performed widely as soloist throughout Europe, highlights including the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Sir Andr&aacute;s Schiff, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra on tour in Copenhagen, London Mozart Players and Athens State Symphony Orchestra. This summer he returns to the Boswiler Sommer, Mantova Chamber Music and Lockenhaus Festivals and makes his solo debut recording recording for Linn Records.
Jonian was a prize-winner at the 2018 YCAT International Auditions held at W... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:53:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT and The Cosman Keller Art & Music Trust announce partnership ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-the-cosman-keller-art-music-trust-announce-partnership ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-the-cosman-keller-art-music-trust-announce-partnership ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce a transformational three-year partnership with The Cosman Keller Art &amp; Music Trust.
As part of the Trust&rsquo;s String Quartet Project in memory of the musician and writer Hans Keller, the Trust will underpin YCAT&rsquo;s work in supporting the Adelphi Quartet, who will be named the inaugural YCAT Hans Keller Artist.
The Trust is also supporting the creation of new works for string quartet and is delighted to have collaborated with YCAT to commission&nbsp;Bushra El-Turk&rsquo;s&nbsp;Saffron Dusk, premiered by the Adelphi Quartet at the Wigmore Hall in May 2021.
From the 1950s until the 1980s, Hans Keller played a unique role in the revitalisation of the quartet playing in Britain.&nbsp; According to Benjamin Britten (who dedicated his own Third Quartet to Keller) &ldquo;Hans Keller knows more about the string quartet, and understands it better, than anybody alive, composers and players included.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The year before he died, Keller was on ... ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:45:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces twelve new artists for 2021 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-twelve-new-artists-for-2021 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-twelve-new-artists-for-2021 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) is delighted to announce the addition of twelve musicians to its sought-after roster of young artists.
Seven artists were selected through YCAT&rsquo;s rigorous audition process from a highly competitive field of 150 applicants. These are:&nbsp;
Adelphi Quartet (string quartet), Quatuor Agate&nbsp;(string quartet), Armand Djikoloum&nbsp;(oboe),&nbsp; Ir&egrave;ne Duval&nbsp;(violin), Ariel Lanyi&nbsp;(piano), Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux&nbsp;(violin), Iyad Sughayer (piano).
In addition, YCAT will represent five shared artists with Concert Artists Guild in the USA, following the announcement of their partnership in 2019:&nbsp;
Jordan Bak (viola), Balourdet String Quartet&nbsp;(string quartet), Chromic Duo&nbsp;(toy piano electronic duo), Geneva Lewis&nbsp;(violin), Gabriel Martins&nbsp;(cello).
All twelve will receive unparalleled support, including a dedicated artist management team, extensive performing opportunities both nationally and inte... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:55:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jonian Ilias Kadesha signs to Linn Records ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonian-ilias-kadesha-signs-to-linn-records ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jonian-ilias-kadesha-signs-to-linn-records ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that YCAT violinist Jonian Ilias Kadesha has signed a recording contract with Linn Records.
For his first album on Linn, Jonian will record a high-flying programme of solo violin pieces spanning five centuries. This includes works by Biber, Bach, Schnittke, Kurt&aacute;g and Auerbach, plus Winkelman&rsquo;s Ciaccona for Violin Solo which receives its first commercial recording here.
Jonian commented:
"I am truly honoured to join the legendary Linn Records.
This album is perhaps to some degree a reflection of the rather strange times we are living in. These are works that I started exploring to a deeper level due to the lack of real musical dialogue; playing chamber music during the first months of the pandemic was impossible.
This collection of music is about a lonely path, a lonely walk. Bach&rsquo;s D minor Partita, the central work of this programme, ends with the formidable and monumental Ciaccona, which will be followed by a contemporary Ciaccona, written by ... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:25:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the June edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-june-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-june-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1. Event: Funding focus talk and Q&amp;A with Manchester Collective&nbsp;
2.&nbsp;Blog: Prepare a project budget in five simple steps&nbsp;&nbsp;
3.&nbsp;Online tutorial: Developing a Music Business Plan with iCadenza




Drawing on their extensive experience of raising money for creative projects, Adam Szabo&nbsp;(Chief Executive) and Linda Begbie (Development Director) from Manchester Collective lead a special session on fundraising. &nbsp;
The session will cover topics including:&nbsp;

who to approach for funding&nbsp;
advice and no-nos for writing a successful project funding application
reflections on Manchester Collective's own experiences
nurturing individual donors
innovative approaches to fundraising

When: Tuesday 15 June, 3 - 4.30 pm UK time
Where: Zoom&nbsp;
Co... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:27:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ben Goldscheider releases ‘Legacy’ album ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-goldscheider-releases-legacy-album ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-goldscheider-releases-legacy-album ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT artist Ben Goldscheider, Huw Watkins and James Gilchrist release a new recording which celebrates the centennial of legendary horn player Dennis Brain on 14 May 2021.  
&nbsp;&ldquo;In every field there are individuals who, with their dedication and passion, change the course of history. Dennis Brain was one such individual.&rdquo; &ndash; Ben Goldscheider
Entitled Legacy, the release features composers who worked with the great artist (Benjamin Britten and Sir Malcolm Arnold); who wrote in his memory (Francis Poulenc and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies); and the world premieres of two new works commissioned for this centenary project, from Roxanna Panufnik and Huw Watkins.
Goldscheider comments: &ldquo;Dennis Brain has often been heralded as awakening the horn from a long slumber, such was the comparative barrenness of the Romantic period in terms of compositions for a solo horn player. With this disc, I aim to pay a humble and respectful tribute to his legacy. It is with great pleas... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 12:03:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artist Showcase at Saffron Hall ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artist-showcase-at-saffron-hall ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artist-showcase-at-saffron-hall ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Saffron Hall continues its series of free-to-view digital performances with &lsquo;YCAT Artist Showcase&rsquo;, a chamber concert featuring both past and present YCAT artists - James Baillieu, Tabea Debus, Ben Goldscheider, Oliver Heath and the Heath Quartet, in addition to Jess Gillam and Toby Carr.&nbsp;
Debus and Goldscheider are both current YCAT artists whilst James Baillieu (2010-2014) and the Heath Quartet (2008-2012) are alumni who were also supported by YCAT. Each performance will be interspersed with short conversations between Jess Gillam and the other artists.
The broadcast will begin with a conversation between Angela Dixon, Chief Executive of Saffron Hall, and Alasdair Tait, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of YCAT. Although the broadcast will be free to watch, viewers will have the opportunity to make a donation which will be shared between Help Musicians UK, YCAT and Saffron Hall Trust. These streamed performances continue Saffron Hall&rsquo;s commitment to suppo... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 11:38:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the May edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-may-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-may-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1. Event: CV and biography coaching with Marion Friend&nbsp;
2. Mini masterclass video: Kaupo Kikkas on the perfect publicity video&nbsp;
3. Online tutorial: Mastering your materials with iCadenza&nbsp;
4. Blog: Fine-tune your biography with our top ten tips




Ensure that your CV and biography stand out for the right reasons!
Marion&nbsp;Friend&nbsp;leads&nbsp;an&nbsp;interactive&nbsp;coaching&nbsp;session&nbsp;covering&nbsp;topics&nbsp;including:&nbsp;


Tailoring your materials to each opportunity
The key areas to include in your CV and biography and their relevance 
What is less important to include
How to structure your CV and biography effectively 
Constructing a covering letter for your application 

When: Tuesday 4 May, 11-1 pm UK time
Where: Zoom&nbsp;
Cost: Fre... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:27:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Benjamin Baker & Daniel Lebhardt release new Delphian CD ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/benjamin-baker-daniel-lebhardt-release-new-cd ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/benjamin-baker-daniel-lebhardt-release-new-cd ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Since winning First Prize at the 2016 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York, New Zealand-born violinist Benjamin Baker has established a strong international presence, with acclaimed solo, chamber and concerto appearances on five continents. His Delphian recording debut sees him joined by regular duo partner, and fellow past YCAT artist, Daniel Lebhardt.
The disc centres around the year 1942: the ways in which Aaron Copland, Francis Poulenc, and Sergei Prokofiev responded to a time of upheaval across the private and public spheres. These compositions - taken together - form striking examples of the power of the creative impulse born from destruction.&nbsp;
For more information about the CD and how to order, click here.
YCAT's partnership with Delphian Records&nbsp;is driven by a shared commitment to creating world-class musical opportunities for the most exciting, talented young artists.
&nbsp;



XThis partnership is made possible by the generous support of... ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:43:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the April edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-april-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-april-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1. Coffee break sessions: join the conversation with music industry experts
2. CV and biography coaching with Marion Friend&nbsp;
3. Audition day tips from conductor Chad Goodman
  






Take an hour out of your morning to join one of YCAT&rsquo;s free coffee break sessions!
Each&nbsp;session features a different guest from the music industry, who will discuss their specific area of expertise and the impact of&nbsp;COVID,&nbsp;and&nbsp;answer&nbsp;YOUR questions.

Tues&nbsp;13&nbsp;April 2021, 11:00am&nbsp;with Sam Jackson (Universal Music)

As Executive Vice President of the Global Classics &amp; Jazz division of&nbsp;Universal Music Group, Sam&rsquo;s role encompasses international marketing, content creation, brand expansion, digital innovation, and strategic communication... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 12:43:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the March edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-march-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-march-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


1. We Are Here! Stage Director Sophie Gilpin asks what needs to change for women in music?
2. Free Workshop: Build and maintain a thriving teaching studio
3. Ask for what you're worth! - Elena Urioste



Stage director Sophie Gilpin discusses the challenges currently faced by women in music - and what needs to change.
Over the last year a lot of data has been collected to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on women. UN Women has found that although everyone has taken on more responsibility at home, women are still responsible for the lion&rsquo;s share of domestic work and childcare, and McKinsey &amp; Company found that although women make up 39% of the global workforce, they account for 54% of overall job losses. That women have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic is no... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:43:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mayumi Kanagawa makes her debut at Suntory Hall ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mayumi-kanagawa-makes-her-debut-at-suntory-hall ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mayumi-kanagawa-makes-her-debut-at-suntory-hall ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ On Thursday 11 February one of YCAT's current violinists Mayumi Kanagawa makes her debut at Suntory Hall with the Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Kawase Kentaro performing the Beethoven Violin Concerto:



Based in Berlin, of Japanese-American heritage, this year Mayumi also makes her debut with the Yomiuri Nippon, Sapporo Symphony and Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestras. She returns to perform the Britten Concerto with the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra and Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor with the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra collaborating with conductors including Kazuhiro Koizumi, James Feddeck and Sebastian Weigle. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the February edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-february-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-february-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.

1. Plan, pitch and programme workshop 
2. Coaching and mini masterclass: Perfect Your Pitch
3. Where are my fans? Exclusive iCadenza online tutorial







As a performer, how do you convince promoters and potential audiences to share your musical journey?
Join a discussion and workshop with&nbsp;Gaetan Le Divelec, former Director at&nbsp;Askonas Holt, to build confidence in approaching venues and ensembles with your concert or project ideas.
Topics will include: 

How to prepare, research and target
How to approach venues and festivals
How to communicate your ideas effectively&nbsp;
Embracing the expectations around diverse programming&nbsp;
The impact of COVID-19 on concert planning
Programming for post-COVID


Find out more









Hoping to get a new idea o... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:55:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Benjamin Baker announced as Music Masters Ambassador ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/benjamin-baker-announced-as-music-masters-ambassador ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/benjamin-baker-announced-as-music-masters-ambassador ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ UK Music Masters announced Benjamin Baker as the latest musician to become an Ambassador for the music education charity.
During his time as a YCAT artist, Benjamin worked closely with Music Masters on various projects as part of the close and ongoing YCAT &amp; Music Masters partnership, and follows artists Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Hyeyoon Park, and Daniel Kidane into the ambassadorial role. The role will see Benjamin continue to work with Music Masters on delivering projects as part of its Schools Programme.  Benjamin said:
&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve come to know and love Music Masters for their amazing community of young musicians. Their infectious enthusiasm for music, and appetite to always try something new is continually inspiring. I look forward to sharing some of my own experiences and explorations with Music Masters&rsquo; musicians, and to support the continuing development of Music Masters&rsquo; pathway for young musicians. It&rsquo;s a privilege to have the opportunity to contribute ... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:07:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2021 Auditions now open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2021-auditions-now-open ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2021-auditions-now-open ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[   
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra_oNgVmgsM

Applications for the annual YCAT Auditions are now open.&nbsp;The deadline for applications and video submissions is Thurday 25th March 2021 at 5.00pm.
Selected artists will receive:

3-5 years of developmental and holistic management
Strategic diary of engagements secured worldwide (jointly with Concert Artists Guild in North America)
Comprehensive social media and website consultation and support
Regular marketing to 5,000+ promoters and concert halls worldwide
High-quality publicity materials and professional photo shoots
Live recordings of recitals at Wigmore Hall


Categories for the 2021 Auditions are:

Piano Solo
Piano (Chamber/Accompaniment)
Voice
Strings
Woodwind, Brass &amp; Percussion
Ensembles (3&ndash;6 performers)

Live Semi-Final Auditions will take place on 15-16&nbsp;May 2021.
The Public Final Auditions will take place on Thursday 20th May 2020 at Wigmore Hall, London.

More informa... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the January edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-january-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-january-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.

1. New Horizons career event with RAM - Tuesday 19 January 
2. Mini masterclass: make a positive start to 2021 
3. New free career coaching sessions released 
4. Mission Into Action: exclusive iCadenza online tutorial&nbsp;







Plot your path through a changed musical landscape&nbsp;in a virtual round table with leading musicians.&nbsp; 
Tom McKinny&nbsp;Guitarist, presenter, programme manager 
Elena Urioste&nbsp;Violinist, yogi, entrepreneur 
Dr Jessica Walker&nbsp;Singer, writer, educator (RAM) 
Anna Wolstenholme&nbsp;Flautist, educator (RAM) 
Share their personal experiences of the pandemic, and ask: 

What does it mean to be a professional musician right now? 
What are the benefits to having a diversified career at the moment, and how can you capitalise on them? 
How... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Season's Greetings from YCAT ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/merry-christmas-from-all-of-ycat ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/merry-christmas-from-all-of-ycat ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ After a challenging year, our artists thought they'd create something a little bit special to say thank you &amp; wish you a very happy, restful Christmas...
  
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POY3QHYCDhg
  
 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:01:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the December edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-december-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-december-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.

COVID-19 is changing our world as none of us could have anticipated. We round off the year by reflecting on some of the creative ways musicians have kept on performing throughout the crisis, and looking ahead to new horizons in our January event. PLUS new resources on Managing Finances and Self Producing in our 21cMusician toolkit!&nbsp;








Soprano &amp; composer&nbsp;H&eacute;lo&iuml;se Werner, trumpeter&nbsp;Imogen Whitehead&nbsp;and harpist&nbsp;Olivia Jageurs&nbsp;reflect on the new projects they initiated to help them through the crisis, and the unexpected connections and discoveries they have made along the way.&nbsp;Read their stories.









Welsh tenor Joshua Owen Mills is passionate about sharing the personal finance skills he has developed throughout his ca... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:11:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the November edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-november-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-november-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a series of interviews, tutorials, videos, blogs and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


Brimming with ideas for creative projects, but not sure where to start? In this month's edition of the 21cMusician Toolkit, we take inspiration from musicians who have created new ensembles and festivals, and reached new audiences through re-imagining the concert experience.&nbsp;








On Thursday 19 November, 4 - 5.30pm, join arts entrepreneur&nbsp;David Taylor&nbsp;in discussion with prominent musicians who have founded their own ensembles and festivals.
Violinist Rakhi Singh and cellist Adam Szabo (Manchester Collective), pianist Alasdair Hogarth (The Prince Consort), and violinist Marije Johnston (Navarra String Quartet,&nbsp;Weesp Chamber Music Festival) will share the thrills and frustrations of getting new initiatives off the ground, and some of the tips they have picked ... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:17:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT launches free group coaching for musicians ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-free-group-coaching-for-musicians ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-free-group-coaching-for-musicians ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is introducing&nbsp;career coaching sessions for musicians, as part of our commitment to supporting emerging artists through the pandemic and beyond.

YCAT group coaching sessions provide a unique opportunity for musicians to explore a range of ideas, skills, and concerns.
Designed for classical musicians between the ages of 21 and 35, sessions&nbsp;are led by one of our affiliated coaches, who have a broad range of experience and expertise, and in-depth understanding of the music industry.&nbsp;
Read more and apply here


  
 ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:59:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Randall Goosby signs with Decca Classics ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-signs-with-decca-classics ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/randall-goosby-signs-with-decca-classics ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Decca Classics has announced the signing of 24-year-old violinist Randall Goosby. A prot&eacute;g&eacute; of one of the world&rsquo;s legendary violinists, Itzhak Perlman, Goosby was the youngest ever winner of the junior division of the prestigious Sphinx Competition in his native United States. He is also the first ever Robey Artist with Young Classical Artists Trust in London, and was First Prize Winner in the 2018 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York.
Speaking from his family home in Virginia Beach VA, Goosby says, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m so thrilled to be working with the Decca Classics team for the release of my debut album! It&rsquo;s a record label that has been home to some of my favourite artists and musical role models, and I&rsquo;m delighted to be joining such an esteemed roster. For me, music has always been a way to inspire others. It&rsquo;s part of my quest as an artist to amplify black voices in classical music, bringing heightened recognition to this i... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:20:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the October edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-october-edition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-the-october-edition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a brand new series of micro-courses, videos, interviews, blogs, and live events, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


This month, we explore the power of programming. Get inspired by music critics, who told us about concerts which have stood out for them due to their inventive programmes, Zach Manzi's Introduction to Design Thinking, and many more contributors.







YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmmoc21z9pw


&ldquo;Programming is a form of cooking with sound. And every time musicians put together a programme, it is like putting together a meal for their audience. We tell stories through different flavours and through different sound worlds and it's&nbsp;so much fun to elaborate on a topic like this, which can be very subjective but which also contains certain principles which are true in life as they are in art; which inform the way we programme and the choices t... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:57:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Castalian String Quartet joins IMG Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/castalian-string-quartet-joins-img-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/castalian-string-quartet-joins-img-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that the Castalian String Quartet is moving on to IMG Artists roster for general management. They will be represented by Vice President and Artist Manager Derek Chandruang from the company&rsquo;s London office.
Winners of the 2019 Royal Philharmonic Society&rsquo;s Young Artists Award, the Castalian String Quartet were selected by YCAT at the International Auditions held at Wigmore Hall in 2016. Other awards include the 2018 inaugural Merito String Quartet &amp; Valentin Erben Prize, and a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship.
Hailed for their &ldquo;powerful individuality of sound&rdquo; and &ldquo;instinctive singularity of musical intention&rdquo; (The Scotsman), and performances that are &ldquo;full of poetry, joy and sorrow&hellip;and realised to such perfection&rdquo; (The Observer), the Castalian String Quartet are quickly emerging as one of the most exciting and in-demand quartets on the world stage.
Recent and forthcoming highlights include debut... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:54:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ben Goldschieder selected as an ECHO Rising Star ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-goldschieder ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ben-goldschieder ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that the horn player Ben Goldscheider will be a European Concert Hall Organisation (ECHO) Rising Star during the 2021/22 season.
Nominated by the Barbican, Ben will give recitals at major venues across Europe. He will be given the opportunity to commission a new work especially for these concerts, and engage in music education, learning and participation projects.
Over the last year, Ben has made his debut with the Mozarteum Orchestra in the Mozartwoche Festival (Salzburg) and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He was a prize winner at the 2019 YCAT International Auditions held at Wigmore Hall.
This season Ben records as a soloist with the Philharmonia Orchestra, and with pianist/composer Huw Watkins in a CD marking Dennis Brain&rsquo;s 100th anniversary.
He returns to Wigmore Hall, performs Britten&rsquo;s Serenade at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Ligeti&rsquo;s Horn Trio at the Pierre Boulez Saal.
A keen advocate for new music, he premieres new w... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:55:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT at Wigmore Autumn Season ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-at-wigmore-autumn-season ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-at-wigmore-autumn-season ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are very pleased to share Wigmore Hall's New Autumn Series, which features many YCAT artists both past and present. Our artists will perform as soloists and as part of chamber ensembles:
Ema Nikolovska; Castalian Quartet; Peter Moore; Sean Shibe; Ian Bostridge; Kaleidoscope; Jonathan Ware; Gould Piano Trio; Trio Gaspard; Robert Thompson; Jess Gillam (BBCYM); The Sacconi Quartet; The Heath Quartet; Llŷr Williams; James Baillieu; Doric Quartet; and Timothy Ridout.
The 100 concerts - including 28 lunchtime concerts in association with BBC Radio 3 - will be live-streamed in HD video and free to access on Wigmore Hall&rsquo;s website.&nbsp;Live audiences will be restricted initially to 56 people but, as the season proceeds, the audience is expected to grow to 112 seats. Tickets will be balloted - click here for more information on how to enter.








 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:32:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT and London Mozart Players announce three concerts together ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-the-london-mozart-players-announce-three-concerts ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-the-london-mozart-players-announce-three-concerts ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ In an exciting collaboration over the coming months, three YCAT artists will perform as concerto soloists with the London Mozart Players.
Maciej Kulakowski performs the Schumann Cello Concerto on Friday 11 September at&nbsp;St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood.
Olivier Stankiewicz performs the Strauss Concerto in D major for Oboe and Small Orchestra on Saturday 3 October at the Fairfield Halls.&nbsp;
Jonian Ilias Kadesha performs the Beethoven Violin Concerto on Wednesday 4 November at St John's Smith Square.
These YCAT appearances will form part of LMP's 'Classical Club', a&nbsp;series of eight classical music concerts filmed in unusual or iconic venues in front of a live socially-distanced audience and streamed online (from 24 September).&nbsp;
The concerts are presented in partnership with Scala Radio - a further opportunity to reach new audiences through their live reads, interviews, and exclusive content. Both LMP and Scala Radio share YCAT's core aims: to celebrate the most... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:37:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 21cMusician toolkit: the September edition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-september ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/21cmusician-toolkit-september ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ 
Welcome to YCAT&rsquo;s 21cMusician toolkit: a brand new series of events, videos, interviews and blogs, each with a different monthly focus, to help kickstart your career as a musician.


This month we take on that fickle friend: social media. The Covid crisis has heightened our dependence on online platforms, but it&rsquo;s crowded out there. Whether you&rsquo;re a Twitterholic or an Instaphobe, we explore strategic ways to showcase your creativity that are engaging for your audience and fulfilling for you.








Get Savvy with Social Media&nbsp;
21cMusician webinar with Classic FM&rsquo;s Digital Managing Editor, Rosie Pentreath&nbsp;
Classic FM&rsquo;s digital platforms have gained a huge following through their engaging, interactive, relevant and often witty content. On Tuesday 22 September,&nbsp;5 - 6.30pm, Rosie will lead a webinar and Q&amp;A, covering topics including:&nbsp;

The relative strengths of different social media platforms&nbsp;
Tips on creating... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:11:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tabea Debus releases 'Ohrwurm' album with Delphian Records ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/tabea-debus-ohrwurm ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/tabea-debus-ohrwurm ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that the first album recorded as part of YCAT's new partnership with Delphian has been released. Tabea Debus's 'Ohrwurm' was recorded earlier this year in Broughton St Mary's Edinburgh in collaboration with lutenist Alex McCartney and gamba player Jonathan Rees. The collection explores musical 'earworms', celebrating the longevity and power of these melodies which stretch from the 14th century to the present day.

&ldquo;Tabea Debus&nbsp;is one of the most exciting young musicians in the early music world&hellip;&nbsp;&rdquo;

Classic FM   
In this first year of our partnership with Delphian, LSO principal oboist Olivier Stankiewicz &amp; pianist Jonathan Ware, and the longstanding violin/piano duo Benjamin Baker &amp; Daniel Lebhardt have also joined the Delphian family, recording at Queen's Hall in Edinburgh in August.&nbsp;YCAT's exciting new partnership with Delphian Records&nbsp;is driven by a shared commitment to creating world-class musical oppo... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:13:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT announces twelve 2020 Finalists! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-twelve-2020-finalists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-announces-twelve-2020-finalists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce twelve finalists for a special one-year cooperation. Chosen from a very competitive field of over 100 outstanding applicants, the twelve international finalists will receive a unique package of advice and career support over the upcoming year.
Due to the health crisis, YCAT's live Public Final Auditions were unable to take place at the Wigmore Hall on 29th May 2020. To provide continuity and reward the twelve 2020 finalists, YCAT forged a unique solution. Over the next year we will provide help and advice, crucially enabling the finalists to benefit from YCAT's reach and profile within the industry. This will include an individual &lsquo;Introducing the 2020 Finalists&rsquo; week on YCAT&rsquo;s social and digital media platforms.&nbsp;
The twelve selected finalists are: Andrei Gologan (piano), Anouchka Hack (cello), Ariel Lanyi (piano), Barbican Quartet (string quartet), Dominik Wagner (double bass), Erica Piccotti (cello), Ir&egrave;ne Duval (violin), K... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:13:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Samuele Telari - a winner of The Divertimento Ensemble’s #istayathome and #iplayforyou Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samuele-telari-among-winners-in-the-divertimento-ensembles-istayathome-and-iplayforyou-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/samuele-telari-among-winners-in-the-divertimento-ensembles-istayathome-and-iplayforyou-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ On Wednesday 3 June 2020 the accordionist Samuele Telari was announced as a winner of the Italian contemporary group The Divertimento Ensemble&rsquo;s #istayathome and #iplayforyou competition. The prize will include a recital as part of the Divertimento Ensemble&rsquo;s Rond&ograve; series in Milan in 2021.&nbsp;

Samuele submitted live recordings of Gubaidulina&rsquo;s De Profundis and Bruno Mantovani&rsquo;s 8&rdquo; 20&rsquo; chrono:
  
YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v347Rmr6Rmc

The Divertimento Ensemble was formed in 1977 in Milan by leading soloists committed to exploring and performing contemporary music with their artistic director Sandro Gorli.&nbsp; They have had over 100 new compositions dedicated to, and commissioned by them.&nbsp;Since 2012 the ensemble has been a member of the European Ulysses network which brings together 13 renowned institutions involved in the support and promotion of young artists. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:14:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Artists star on Classic FM's Full Works Concert ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-star-on-classic-fms-full-works-concert ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-artists-star-on-classic-fms-full-works-concert ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ As part of its series exploring 'The Power of Music', Classic FM celebrated the success of YCAT's Hardship Fund in the perfect way: performances by our artists.&nbsp;

With&nbsp;around 5.7 million listeners tuning in each week, Classic FM is&nbsp;the biggest classical music radio station in the world and offers an exciting opportunity to reach and inspire new audiences.&nbsp;
Catherine Bott presented the varied programme on Friday the 29th May 8 - 10 pm, the night on which in normal circumstances we would have been selecting the next group of young artists in the YCAT public live finals at Wigmore Hall.&nbsp;
By raising over &pound;100,000 during the Covid-19 crisis, YCAT has sought to alleviate some of the immediate financial pressure, whilst continuing to promote their exceptional musicianship.&nbsp;
During the evening show, Catherine presented exclusive live recordings by three current YCAT artists: cellist Jamal Aliyev, pianist Giuseppe Guarrera, and cellist Maciej Kulakowski.... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:16:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Giving hope to artists in times of crisis ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/giving-hope-to-artists-in-times-of-crisis ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/giving-hope-to-artists-in-times-of-crisis ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) raises more than &pound;100,000 in only three weeks to support the next generation of world-class artists having lost all concert engagements and income due to COVID-19 crisis.

The COVID-19 crisis brings the music world to a halt, wiping clean the diaries of the next generation of world-class classical artists, leaving them in a vulnerable position.
We used our own reserves and launched a Hardship Fund to nurture the next generation of artists through the crisis, making up for lost opportunities and experiences.
Our generous donors showed great solidarity with an astonishing response to the Hardship Fund. The initial target of &pound;5,000 reached in 48 hours, over &pound;100,000 raised in the following three weeks.
Endorsing YCAT&rsquo;s efforts, the world-acclaimed bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel says:
&ldquo;YCAT provides tremendous practical support to many great young artists at times of crisis and at the best of times. The success of this... ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:32:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT COVID-19 Update ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-covid-19-update ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-covid-19-update ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ It seems that almost overnight, many YCAT artists&rsquo; diaries and engagements in the coming months have disappeared. The COVID-19 situation is developing rapidly, and our priority is to ensure the wellbeing of our artists and staff.
We will remain open for business for the time being but are constantly monitoring the situation in line with Government advice. Whilst we may need to work remotely, the team remains fully functional and if you would like to get in touch, please email info@ycat.co.uk&nbsp;
We appreciate this is a difficult time for many people and I wanted to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to support our artists in these uncertain times.&nbsp;

Auditions update
The deadline for this year&rsquo;s YCAT applications remains Friday 27 March 2020, 5 pm.
However, we appreciate that some musicians may be struggling to record new video material due to current circumstances. We are therefore relaxing the repertoire requirements to accept video material reco... ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:16:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout winner of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-winner-of-a-borletti-buitoni-trust-fellowship ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-winner-of-a-borletti-buitoni-trust-fellowship ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout&nbsp;has recently been announced as 1 of 4 recipients of a prestigious 2020 &pound;20,000&nbsp;Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship.
The Borletti-Buitoni Trust helps outstanding young musicians to develop and sustain international careers with awards that fund tailor-made projects.&nbsp;
Winners receive a high profile on the BBT website, with audio and video material included where appropriate, and via its news and e-newsletters.&nbsp;
All winners are given a budget and they are invited to suggest how they want to spend the money. There are no set criteria: winners are encouraged to be creative and to use their awards in a way that will help to establish and build their careers.
BBT Fellowships&nbsp;are usually awarded to artists or ensembles who are at an earlier stage of their careers and the Trust hopes their BBT budget will help develop their future potential.
In response to the news, Tim commented "Thank you so much...I can&rsquo;t wait to start work on my fellows... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ A New Recording Partnership for the 21st Century ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/delphian-records-partners-with-young-classical-artists-trust ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/delphian-records-partners-with-young-classical-artists-trust ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We're delighted to announce a brand-new three-year partnership with Delphian Records - the first of its kind in the classical recording industry.&nbsp;
As the record industry battles recent years&rsquo; seismic shifts, this partnership between Delphian Records and YCAT offers rare new recording opportunities for the most promising young artists, combining YCAT&rsquo;s mission of developing careers at world-class level with Delphian&rsquo;s twenty-year-long reputation for bold, considered programming.
In the first three-year recording partnership of its kind, Delphian will invite nine YCAT artists to record debut albums for global release forming part of the Delphian catalogue. This process &ndash; from creative concept to packaged and digital product &ndash; will give artists the vital experience of recording and will enhance Delphian and YCAT&rsquo;s commitments to nurturing artists&rsquo; artistic development and long-term careers.
This first year of partnership sees &ldquo;one of... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2020 Auditions open! ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2020-ycat-auditions-open ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/2020-ycat-auditions-open ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Applications for the annual YCAT Auditions are now open.&nbsp;The deadline for applications and video submissions is Friday 27th March 2020 at 5.00pm.
From this year, all selected artists will benefit from the exciting new partnership with Concert Artists Guild (CAG) in New York. This will bring unparalleled visibility, opportunities and support for artists on both sides of the Atlantic.
Selected artists will receive:

3&ndash;5 years of international management (jointly with CAG in North America)
Regular marketing to 5,000+ promoters and concert halls worldwide
High-quality publicity materials and professional photo shoots
Strategic diary of engagements worldwide including guaranteed performances at YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Series and at the Merkin Concert Hall in NYC
Live recordings of selected performances


Categories for the 2020 Auditions are:

Piano Solo
Piano (Chamber/Accompaniment)
Voice
Strings
Woodwind, Brass &amp; Percussion
Ensembles (3&ndash;6 perform... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:25:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout joins Harrison Parrott ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-joins-harrison-parrott ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-joins-harrison-parrott ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ YCAT is delighted to announce that violist Timothy Ridout is moving on to Harrison Parrott&rsquo;s Roster for general management. A BBC New Generation Artist , he is already in demand around the world as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician and has just been awarded the inaugural Sir Jeffrey Tate Prize by the Hamburger Symphoniker.
The 2019/20 season sees him perform as soloist with the likes of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de Bordeaux and Camerata Salzburg; and in recital at the Wigmore Hall, Auditorium du Louvre and Lucerne Festival among many others. Conductors he has worked with include Sylvain Cambreling, Christoph Eschenbach, Sir Andras Schiff and David Zinman; whilst his chamber music collaborations encompass projects with Nicolas Altstaedt, Joshua Bell, Frank Dupree, Isabel Faust, Steven Isserlis, Janine Jansen, Lars Vogt and Jonathan Ware.
A passionate advocate for exploring new and forgotten avenues of repertoire... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:52:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT and Concert Artists Guild announce a new partnership ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-concert-artists-guild-announce-a-new-partnership ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-and-concert-artists-guild-announce-a-new-partnership ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ When it comes to developing the careers of emerging young artists in Europe and North America, the&nbsp;Young Classical Artists Trust&nbsp;(YCAT)&nbsp;and New York&rsquo;s&nbsp;Concert Artists Guild (CAG)&nbsp;share more than a century of experience. Now, following the success of YCAT artists Jamal Aliyev and Tabea Debus at CAG&rsquo;s most recent competition, the two organizations draw on their combined expertise to launch a new partnership that will allow them to offer young artists unprecedented new transatlantic opportunities, while also growing the resources available to help them.
The collaboration is timely, for young musicians have never faced greater obstacles in starting their careers, and most struggle to be seen and heard in today&rsquo;s challenging global environment. By joining forces, YCAT and CAG are confident that they can help these young artists navigate and connect cultural marketplaces on both sides of the Atlantic.

Alasdair Tait, Chief Executive &amp; Artisti... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:26:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout has won the Royal Philharmonic Society Allianz Prize for solo viola ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-has-won-the-royal-philharmonic-society-allianz-prize-for-solo-viola ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-has-won-the-royal-philharmonic-society-allianz-prize-for-solo-viola ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ The RPS Allianz Instrumentalist Prize is a &pound;2,500 cash prize awarded to an outstanding solo instrumentalist. The purpose of the Prize is to support the recipient&rsquo;s performance opportunities and career development.
As winner of the 2019 RPS Allianz Instrumentalist Prize, Timothy will be the RPS&rsquo;s viola advocate, actively inspiring others of the viola&rsquo;s worth over the course of the year. His advocacy extends above and beyond performing on the concert platform. Timothy will fulfil this role both as a mentor for the next generation of viola players and also through creating digital content for the viola to reach and engage a wider audience.

https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/performers/ym-programme/biographies/timothy-ridout ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:54:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tabea Debus has won the 2019 WEMAG Soloists Prize at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/tabea-debus-has-won-the-2019-wemag-soloists-prize-at-the-festspiele-mecklenburg-vorpommern ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/tabea-debus-has-won-the-2019-wemag-soloists-prize-at-the-festspiele-mecklenburg-vorpommern ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the recorder player Tabea Debus has won the 2019 WEMAG Soloists Prize of 5000 euros at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.&nbsp; She will receive the award at a prize-winners concert and ceremony on 15 July 2020.

Each year the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival awards 3 prestigious prizes to the most promising soloists and ensembles who have taken part in the festival.

The award is associated with the artist being re-invited to the festival each year to&nbsp;give concerts and take part in projects.&nbsp; This has led to a unique, award winning group of artists associated with the festival including Igor Levitt, Nils M&ouml;nkmeyer, Julia Fischer, Daniel Hope, the Belcea, Doric and Heath Quartets, among many others.


https://festspiele-mv.de/intern/aktuelles/aktuelle/die-festspielpreistraeger-stehen-fest/ ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:50:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Two artists successful at the Victor Elmaleh Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/two-artists-successful-at-the-victor-elmaleh-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/two-artists-successful-at-the-victor-elmaleh-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ On Sunday 6 October, cellist Jamal Aliyev and recorder player, Tabea Debus were successful at the Concert Artist Guild (CAG) Victor Elmaleh Competition at Merkin Concert Hall, New York.
CAG will now represent both artists in North America and build strategic performance opportunities to introduce them to the US audiences including a showcase concert in New York.&nbsp;
The jury included Hanna Arie-Gaifman (Director, 92nd Street Y), Liz Mahler (Artistic Administrator, Carnegie Hall), Jessica Lustig (Founding Partner &amp; Managing Director, 21C Media Group), Andrea Fessler (Founder &amp; Executive Director, Premiere Performances of Hong Kong), David Frost (recording producer, multi-Grammy Award winner), Rossen Milanov (conductor), Tito Mu&ntilde;oz (conductor), Dana Fonteneau (Professional Development Consultant and Founder, The WholeHearted Musician), Chris Williams (Senior&nbsp;Vice President CAG) and Tanya Bannister (President CAG).

http://www.concertartists.org/competition ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:36:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT launches three new residencies ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-three-new-residencies ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-three-new-residencies ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ To celebrate our 35 anniversary, we are delighted to launch three new residencies with&nbsp;St George&rsquo;s Bristol,&nbsp;Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff and&nbsp;Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Central to YCAT&rsquo;s offer to selected artists is the chance to perform at our distinguished Lunchtime Concert Series at Wigmore Hall.
Not only will these residencies provide vital opportunities for artists to perform, but it will also bring each artists&rsquo; Wigmore Hall recital to the wider UK audience.
Alongside our Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concert Series and new residencies, we continue to secure over 400 concerts a year for our artists in every corner of the UK from Penzance to Orkney. We also secure over 200 international engagements including debuts in Europe, China, South America, and the USA.
To find out more about the work YCAT does for young artists, please contact: Kieran Jones, Development Manager on kieran@ycat.co.uk ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Theo Plath wins 3rd Prize at the ARD Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/theo-plath-wins-3rd-prize-at-the-ard-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/theo-plath-wins-3rd-prize-at-the-ard-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Our new artist, bassoonist Theo Plath has won 3rd Prize at the ARD Competition held in Munich on 14 September 2019.
In the&nbsp;semi-final&nbsp;and&nbsp;final&nbsp;rounds, Theo performed concertos by Mozart and Weber with the Munich Chamber Orchestra conducted by Yuki Kasai and with Munich Radio Orchestra conducted by Valentin Uryupin.
Theo was selected by YCAT in May 2019. This summer he recorded a solo CD with the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, due for release on the Genuin classics label in 2020.

https://www.br.de/ard-music-competition/prize-winners/2019-prize-winners-100.html ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:27:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Mayumi Kanagawa wins 4th Prize at the XVI Tchaikovsky Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mayumi-kanagawa-wins-4th-prize-at-the-xvi-tchaikovsky-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/mayumi-kanagawa-wins-4th-prize-at-the-xvi-tchaikovsky-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Mayumi is a new YCAT artist, selected at the Final Auditions in May 2019. Previous awards include 2nd Prize and the Concerto Prize at the 2018 Long-Thibaud Crespin Competition in Paris broadcast by France-Musique.  Born in 1994, of Japanese-American heritage, Mayumi is completing her studies at the Hochschule f&uuml;r Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin with Kolja Blacher.
Future engagements include a debut recital in Tokyo, and appearances as soloist with the Amadeus Orchestra in Tokyo and the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra.&nbsp; She performs the Brahms Concerto and gives recitals at festivals in Caen, Tautavel and Rouen in France.

https://tchaikovskycompetition.com/en/news/310.htm ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:26:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT launches a new partnership with London Music Masters ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-a-new-partnership-with-london-music-masters ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-launches-a-new-partnership-with-london-music-masters ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ London Music Masters &ndash; Learning Programme
Building upon LMM&rsquo;s existing work with young learners, we will bring the exceptional talent of YCAT artists into the heart of this structured learning programme. The exceptional talent of YCAT artists will inspire and motivate children at a critical time in their first contacts with classical music. This will also afford the opportunity for YCAT artists to develop an authentic educational approach to communicating their art, fostering individual responsibility as cultural advocates whilst they build their professional performing career. &nbsp;
Young Classical Artists Trust &ndash; Robey Artist
The Robey Artist will represent exceptional performers from backgrounds currently under-represented in classical music. Through recommendation and selection, we will identify artists from diverse backgrounds who exhibit the potential for a solo performing career. YCAT will deliver focused guidance, management and promotion over three years,... ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:28:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ YCAT Selects 7 New Artists ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-selects-7-new-artists ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ycat-selects-7-new-artists ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ Chosen from over 100 applicants in the preliminary rounds the seven artists selected by the jury were:&nbsp;Ben Goldscheider (horn),&nbsp;George Harliono&nbsp;(piano), Mayumi Kanagawa (violin), Maciej Kuɫakowski (cello), Ema Nikolovska (mezzo-soprano),&nbsp;Theo Plath (bassoon) and Samuele Telari (accordion).
The final jury consisted of Gaetan Le Divelec (Director, Askonas Holt), Angela Dixon (Chief Executive, Saffron Hall), Kathryn Enticott (Director, Enticott Music Management), Dominic Fyfe (Senior Executive Producer, Decca Classics), Stephen McHolm (Academy Director, Verbier Festival), Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive &amp; Artistic Director, YCAT) and Roger Wright CBE (Chief Executive, Snape Maltings). ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:25:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout selected as BBC New Generation Artist 2019-2020 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-selected-as-bbc-new-generation-artist-2019-2020 ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-selected-as-bbc-new-generation-artist-2019-2020 ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that&nbsp;Timothy Ridout&nbsp;will be a&nbsp;BBC New Generation Artist&nbsp;between 2019-2020.

On 24 May Timothy makes his debut performing the Walton Concerto with the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich.

Over the summer he takes part in the Bergen, Rosendal, Evian, Boswiler, Musikdorf-Ernen and Aspen Festivals and gives solo recitals in the Radio France Montpelier Festival, and in Tokyo with Benjamin Frith. Solo highlights in autumn include his debut with the Orchestre de Lille and Camerata Salzburg at the Enesco Festival in Bucharest, and with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe at the Kronberg Festival.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007tb68 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:22:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jamal Aliyev wins 2nd Prize at the Windsor Festival International String Competition ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jamal-aliyev-wins-2nd-prize-at-the-windsor-festival-international-string-competition ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jamal-aliyev-wins-2nd-prize-at-the-windsor-festival-international-string-competition ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the&nbsp;cellist Jamal Aliyev won 2nd Prize and the Audience Prize at the Windsor Festival International String Competition&nbsp;held in Windsor Castle on Saturday 30 March 2019.
The jury included Pierre Amoyal (violin), Wolfram Christ (viola), David Strange (cello),&nbsp;James Williams&nbsp;(Director,&nbsp;Royal Philharmonic&nbsp;Orchestra), Alexander van Ingen (record producer) and Martin Denny (Windsor Festival director).

In June Jamal makes his debut performing the Elgar Concerto with the BBC&nbsp;Scottish&nbsp;Symphony Orchestra (22 June), and gives a recital broadcast by BBC Radio 3 at the St. Magnus Festival (24 June).




https://windsorfestival.com/profile/jamal-aliyev ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:21:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula wins Kiefer Hablitzel | Göhner Music Prize of 15,000 swiss francs ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jean-slim-abdelmoula-wins-kiefer-hablitzel-ghner-music-prize-of-15000-swiss-francs ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/jean-slim-abdelmoula-wins-kiefer-hablitzel-ghner-music-prize-of-15000-swiss-francs ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are also delighted to announce that, following an audition before a prestigious jury in Berne, the pianist Jean-S&eacute;lim Abdelmoula has received a prestigious Kiefer Hablitzel │G&ouml;hner Music Prize of 15,000 swiss francs.
The aim of the competition is to discover outstanding young talents and support them in developing their career in the early stages, and bring them to the attention of a wider audience.

https://www.kieferhablitzel.ch/en/music/kiefer-hablitzel-goehner-music-prize/ ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:20:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Timothy Ridout wins Thierry Scherz Prize ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-wins-thierry-scherz-prize ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/timothy-ridout-wins-thierry-scherz-prize ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the violist Timothy Ridout has won the prestigious Thierry Scherz Prize at the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad Festival.
Under the artistic director Renaud Capu&ccedil;on, this year the focus was on outstanding young viola players, who all gave recitals in the Chapel of Gstaad, and were mentored by Gerard Causs&eacute;.
The Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad Festival has always given a platform to young artists, and the Thierry Scherz Prize pays tribute to the co-founder and former artistic director of the Festival. This award will give Timothy the opportunity to record his first CD with orchestra.

https://www.sommetsmusicaux.ch/ ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:19:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Ema Nikolovska has won 1st prize at the 53rd IVC in ‘s-Hertogenbosch ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ema-nikolovska-has-won-1st-prize-at-the-53rd-ivc-in-s-hertogenbosch ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/ema-nikolovska-has-won-1st-prize-at-the-53rd-ivc-in-s-hertogenbosch ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ On Sunday 24th November, Ema Nikolovksa &amp; Michael Sikich won 1st prize &ndash; the Eug&egrave;ne Panebakker LiedDuo Award &ndash; at the International Vocal Competition in &lsquo;s-Hertogenbosch. The jury members for the final round included Dame Felicity Lott, Jard van Nes, and Graham Johnson. Ema and Michael received the main prize of &euro;7,500.

https://www.ivc.nu/en/news/winners-of-the-53rd-ivc-liedduo-competition-2019 ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:44:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Castalian String Quartet wins Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young Artists Award ]]></title><link><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/castalian-string-quartet-wins-royal-philharmonic-societys-young-artists-award ]]></link><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[ https://www.ycat.co.uk/News/castalian-string-quartet-wins-royal-philharmonic-societys-young-artists-award ]]></guid><description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to announce that on&nbsp;Thursday 28 November 2019 the Castalian String Quartet&nbsp;won the prestigious&nbsp;Royal Philharmonic Society&rsquo;s Young Artists Award.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The panel citation described the Quartet&rsquo;s work as:&nbsp;thoughtful, intelligent music-making at the highest level. The Castalian String Quartet have a strong identity, sound and style.
The Awards were presented in association with BBC Radio 3, who will broadcast highlights from the event on&nbsp;Sunday 1 December at 8:45pm&nbsp;including the Castalian Quartet performing the last movement of Haydn&rsquo;s Quartet, Op.76 No.1.
Upcoming highlights include recitals at&nbsp;Wigmore Hall&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday 6 January with Michael Collins and on Tuesday 7 January with Stephen Hough&nbsp;as part of their complete Brahms chamber music cycle across the season.&nbsp; The concert on 7 January will be live-streamed.
On 19 January the Quartet make their debut at the Philharmonie in Paris and on 13... ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:47:18 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>