Young Classical Artists Trust

2020 Auditions open!

As of Tuesday 11th February, applications for the 2020 YCAT Auditions are now open. The deadline for applications and video submissions is Friday 27 March 2020 at 5.00pm. Read more
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Becoming a YCAT Supporter enables us to nurture the future careers of young musical talent. In your hands are the careers of exceptional young artists. Read more
Randall Goosby

In 2018 Randall won 1st Prize at the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York. Engagements this season include debut recitals at Merkin Concert Hall (New York), the Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.) and Wigmore Hall (London). Read more

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Guiseppe Guarrera (piano) performes Ravel, Chopin and Prokofiev .

623	National & International engagements in 2018/19
90,000+	Total audience reach in 2018/19
180%	Increase in international engagements over past three seasons

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