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Audition fee of £50 (inc. VAT)
Applicants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Soloists must provide their own pianists, make all rehearsal arrangements, and pay any fees.

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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.