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BBC Young Musician

YCAT provides an aftercare scheme for the finalists of the BBC Young Musician competition, offering them expert advice and guidance on career development.

Deschanel Gordon, Piano - 2020 Jazz Winner

Deschanel Gordon, Piano - 2020 Jazz Winner

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Published: 25th January, 2021

Author: Sean Dunn

Maxim Calver, Cello - 2018 finalist

Maxim Calver, Cello - 2018 finalist

British cellist Maxim Calver made his concerto debut in Symphony Hall, Birmingham as part of the Grand Final of BBC Young Musician 2018. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Jessica Bryden

Lauren Zhang - Piano, 2018 Winner

Lauren Zhang - Piano, 2018 Winner

In 2020 Lauren makes her debut with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in Australia. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Jessica Bryden

Rob Burton - Saxophone, 2018 Finalist

Rob Burton - Saxophone, 2018 Finalist

London-based saxophonist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018 at the age of eighteen. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2019

Updated: 9th July, 2020

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    2021 Auditions now open!

    As of Friday 15th January, applications for the 2021 YCAT Auditions are open. The deadline for applications and video submissions is Thursday 25 March 2021 at 5.00pm.

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