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Current artists

With a 35 year record of success, we are a specialist charity that understands how to identify, nurture and build the careers of talented young musicians. 

Jonathan Leibovitz

Jonathan Leibovitz

Jonathan made his professional debut at the age of 18 with the Israeli Philharmonic performing the Mozart Clarinet Concerto and during the 2019/20 season played as a member of the same orchestra. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 27th July, 2022

Author: Laura Cooper

Quatuor Agate

Quatuor Agate

The Quatuor Agate studied at the Hochschule für Musik ‘Hanns Eisler’ in Berlin with Eberhard Feltz, and in Paris under the guidance of Mathieu Herzog, and Luc-Marie Aguera at the Conservatoire de Paris. This season they make their debut at Wigmore Hall. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Armand Djikoloum

Armand Djikoloum

In 2018 Armand won 3rd Prize and the Audience Award at the International Oboe Competition in Japan and in 2019 two Special Prizes in the Muri Competition in Switzerland. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Irène Duval

Irène Duval

Since graduating from the Conservatoire de Paris and Kronberg Academy Irène is firmly establishing herself as a compelling and versatile performer. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

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 release her debut album of solo violin music. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Iyad Sughayer

Iyad Sughayer

In 2021 Iyad was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions. This autumn he records his second CD for BIS with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Ariel Lanyi

Ariel Lanyi

Last summer Ariel made his debut at Wigmore Hall and participated in the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, alongside renowned artists such as Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Adelphi Quartet

Adelphi Quartet

In 2020 the Adelphi Quartet won 1st Prize in the Irene Steels-Wilsing Foundation Competition at the Heidelberger Frühling Festival, and in 2021, 3rd prize at the Paolo Borciani Competition in Italy. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2021

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Magdalena Kuźma

Magdalena Kuźma

Polish-American soprano Magdalena Kuźma is promptly establishing a name for herself in both concert and operatic repertoire. Kuźma recently won the ACPC Sembrich Vocal Competition, Pasadena Vocal Competition, Mississippi Opera’s John Alexander Competition, and the New England Regionals of Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. Read more

Published: 31st May, 2021

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Laura Cooper

Jordan Bak

Jordan Bak

Winner of the 2019 Concert Artists Guild (New York) Grand Prize and jointly represented in partnership with Young Classical Artists Trust (London) and Music Masters (UK) Read more

Published: 30th May, 2021

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Samuele Telari

Samuele Telari

"This whole recording is so joyful...the musicianship is so big, so irrepressible that he transcends the instrument he is playing...it really is a fantastic journey through the Goldberg Variations." BBC Radio 3 Record Review / Delphian Records / 2021 Read more

Published: 29th May, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Maciej Kułakowski

Maciej Kułakowski

"...cultured, uncomplicated and highly lyrical...a nicely judged performance, well-conceived in shape and balance, and showing a clear symbiotic relationship between soloist and orchestra." - Bachtrack / London Mozart Players - Schumann Concerto / Live recording September 2020 Read more

Published: 29th May, 2021

Updated: 4th August, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Tabea Debus

Tabea Debus

"Tabea Debus is one of the most exciting young musicians in the early music world…" Classic FM Read more

Published: 29th May, 2021

Updated: 1st August, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Chromic Duo

Chromic Duo

Winners of the 2021 Concert Artists Guild (New York) Grand Prize in partnership with Young Classical Artists Trust (London). Read more

Published: 28th May, 2021

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Balourdet Quartet

Balourdet Quartet

Winners of the 2021 Concert Artists Guild (New York) Grand Prize in partnership with Young Classical Artists Trust (London). Read more

Published: 28th May, 2021

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Gabriel Martins

Gabriel Martins

In 2020 cellist Gabriel Martins won 1st Prize at the Spinx Competition and was a prize-winner at the Concert Artists Guild (New York) International Auditions, in partnership with Young Classical Artists Trust (London). Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

Olivier Stankiewicz

Olivier Stankiewicz

This season Olivier gives performances of concertos by Bach and Strauss with the Kioi Hall Chamber Orchestra in Tokyo conducted by Rainer Honek and makes his BBC Proms debut at Cadogan Hall. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Theo Plath

Theo Plath

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 Young Classical Artists Trust International Auditions at Wigmore Hall, London. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Mayumi Kanagawa

Mayumi Kanagawa

In 2019 Mayumi won 4th Prize at the Tchaikovsky International Competition. Solo appearances this season include NHK Symphony, Tokyo Metropolitan, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

George Harliono

George Harliono

This season George makes his debut with the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumorchester and returns to Moscow as soloist with the Musica Viva Orchestra. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Jamal Aliyev

Jamal Aliyev

In 2021 Jamal Aliyev was featured as one of Classic FM's "30 of the most brilliant young classical musicians playing today". Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula

Jean-Sélim Abdelmoula

“...a Swiss pianist who has every chance of becoming a great of his instrument.” www.elpais.com/culture / Lofoten Festival Norway 2019 Read more

Published: 10th January, 2020

Updated: 28th April, 2022

Author: Jessica Bryden

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  • YCAT Showcase at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

    YCAT Showcase at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

    YCAT Artists Irène Duval (violin), Jean-Sélim Adbelmoula (piano) and Maciej Kułakowski (cello) present three performances at The Brunton Theatre from 24 - 27 August.

  • Samuele Telari tours Colombia

    Samuele Telari tours Colombia

    Samuele Telari (accordion) performs three concerts in Colombia from 19 - 23 August

  • Ariel Lanyi tours Argentina

    Ariel Lanyi tours Argentina

    Pianist Ariel Lanyi performs five concerts in Argentina from 17 - 24 August

  • YCAT Artists at the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival

    YCAT Artists at the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival

    Past and present YCAT Artists Irène Duval, Ben Goldscheider, Benjamin Baker, Daniel Lebhardt and James Baillieu perform at the North York Moors Chamber Music Festival from 13 - 27 August.

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  • George Harliono

    George Harliono

    This season George makes his debut with the Frankfurter Opern- und Museumorchester and returns to Moscow as soloist with the Musica Viva Orchestra.

  • Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux

    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 release her debut album of solo violin music.

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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.

  • YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    YCAT announces eight 2022 Finalists!

    Chosen from a very competitive field of over 150 outstanding applicants, the eight international artists will perform at YCAT’s live Final Auditions, at Wigmore Hall, on 19 May.

  • Ariel Lanyi

    Ariel Lanyi

    Last summer Ariel made his debut at Wigmore Hall and participated in the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, alongside renowned artists such as Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss.

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