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Playing & Performance

Chad Goodman's 7 tips for a less stressful audition day

Chad Goodman's 7 tips for a less stressful audition day

Conductor Chad Goodman offers advice for a less stressful audition day Read more

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 12th October, 2023

Guest blog: Olivia Jageurs on breaking down barriers with Harpy Hour

Guest blog: Olivia Jageurs on breaking down barriers with Harpy Hour

Olivia Jageurs introduces her lockdown initiative, 'Harpy Hour'. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Conductor Chad Goodman's top tips for creating a wildly successful concert!

Conductor Chad Goodman's top tips for creating a wildly successful concert!

As part of our mini masterclass series, conductor Chad Goodman's shares his tips for creating a wildly successful concert. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

The Power of Programming - with Professor Jonathan Cross

The Power of Programming - with Professor Jonathan Cross

Professor Jonathan Cross talks to Sean Dunn about devising programmes, challenging preconceptions and rethinking repertoire during the Covid pandemic. Read more

Published: 15th October, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Pianist Tom Poster's top tips for programming

Pianist Tom Poster's top tips for programming

Pianist Tom Poster shares his thoughts on programming in our latest mini-masterclass Read more

Published: 14th October, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Programming - with Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Programming - with Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed Pianist, shares her ideas about programming and performance. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Programming - with Sebastian Scotney

Programming - with Sebastian Scotney

Writer and critic Sebastian Scotney shares his ideas about programming and performance. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Programming - with Jessica Duchen

Programming - with Jessica Duchen

Writer and critic Jessica Duchen shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Programming - with Charlotte Gardner

Programming - with Charlotte Gardner

Journalist and critic Charlotte Gardner shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Ema Nikolovska explains Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'

Mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska explains her song learning process and the importance of establishing a relationship with the text through Chausson's 'Chanson perpétuelle'. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Barbara Revesz

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: final questions

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: final questions

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring proportion

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring proportion

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring context

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: exploring context

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: introduction

Ema Nikolovska shares her programming ideas: introduction

Singer Ema Nikolovska shares her thoughts on programming. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Sean Dunn

Scale practice in quarantine

Scale practice in quarantine

YCAT violinist Mayumi Kanagawa shared her warm up routine in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 13th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music

Bassoonist Amy Harman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 13th July, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's 5 top tips for memorising music

Pianist Alexander Ullman's top tips for memorising music Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Olivia Jageurs's 5 top tips on using Zoom to perform music

Trying to do live performances from home? Here are the tips you need to do it! Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

Author: Helen Carvell

Building a Performing Career

Building a Performing Career

5 top tips Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Updated: 12th September, 2023

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  • Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

    Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

    Join violinist Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux and Pianist Joseph Havlat for an afternoon filled with Szymanowski, Poulenc and Schubert as part of the YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime series.

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    Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    Charlotte was a prize-winner at the 2021 YCAT International Auditions, in partnership with Concert Artists Guild (New York). In 2022, Champs Hill Records released her debut album of solo violin music. 'This sensitively recorded debut presents an artist with something of her own to say, and something worth hearing …' Gramophone/ Champs Hill Records Ostinata / June 2022

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    Founded in 1984, the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) supports the early careers of musicians so they can go on to move generations of audiences around the world with their talent.

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  • Ariel Lanyi

    Ariel Lanyi

    In 2023, Ariel was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. He was also nominated as a Rising Star Artist by Classic FM in the same year. Prior to this Ariel won 3rd Prize at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition, performing Brahms Concerto No. 2 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze in the Finals.

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    Armand Djikoloum

    Nominated as a 2022 Rising Star Artist by Classic FM, Armand was a prizewinner at the YCAT 2021 International Auditions.

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