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Practice & Auditions

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

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

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

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  • YCAT launches new residency model to deepen support for emerging musicians

    YCAT launches new residency model to deepen support for emerging musicians

    Introducing a new initiative pairing intensive creative residencies with extended touring. The first results can be heard at four concerts in Germany in June 2026!

  • Ariel Lanyi joins Keresztes Artists for Management

    Ariel Lanyi joins Keresztes Artists for Management

    Former YCAT artist, Ariel Lanyi, joins Keresztes Artists for general management in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, marking an exciting new chapter for an extraordinary pianist.

  • YCAT Residency Tour - Germany

    YCAT Residency Tour - Germany

    YCAT's first Residency Tour takes place across four evenings in late June at venues in Wertheim, Weikersheim and Schloss Leitheim

  • YCAT Celebration at 116 Pall Mall

    YCAT Celebration at 116 Pall Mall

    Join us for a night of music with YCAT artists in the stunning Carlton Room, supporting classical talent. Includes wine & terrace reception.

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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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    Hana is a member of BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist 24-26, a Borletti-Buitoni Fellowship 2024 Award artist, and nominated as one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2024

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