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Production Skills

Getting started with your cross-genre project

Getting started with your cross-genre project

If you're thinking of devising a cross-genre project, here is a guide on how to get started. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 9th May, 2022

7 Top tips to reboot a flagging project

7 Top tips to reboot a flagging project

Music project advice from project coaching session held by conductor and entrepreneur Chad Goodman Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2022

Guest blog: Musicians with a Microphone - The Power of a Spoken Introduction

Guest blog: Musicians with a Microphone - The Power of a Spoken Introduction

Matthew Hodge (Director - Sales and Marketing at Queensland Symphony Orchestra) demonstrates the power of a spoken introduction in engaging your audience. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Developing a Music Business Plan

Developing a Music Business Plan

YCAT is delighted to share an exclusive online tutorial from Coro by iCadenza, to help musicians develop the skills they need to succeed. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Photographer Kaupo Kikkas on publicity photos for musicians

Our latest mini Masterclass focuses on music photography by Estonian photographer and visual artist, Kaupo Kikkas. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Guest Blog: the Barbican Quartet

Guest Blog: the Barbican Quartet

2020 YCAT Finalist the Barbican Quartet share their reflections on the pandemic and what it's taught them. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Video: What do audiences want now?

Video: What do audiences want now?

Highlight clip from our January event 'New Horizons: navigating a changed musical landscape' with Tom McKinney Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Starting from Scratch (webinar recording)

Starting from Scratch (webinar recording)

Prominent musicians who have founded their own ensembles and festivals share the thrills and frustrations of getting new initiatives off the ground, and some of the tips they have picked up along the way. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Guest blog: Héloïse Werner on the creation of Coronasolfege

Guest blog: Héloïse Werner on the creation of Coronasolfege

Coronasolfege was born at the start of lockdown in March 2020. Just like every other musician in the world, all my performances suddenly got cancelled and I needed to find something to keep myself occupied. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Guest blog: Imogen Whitehead on bringing music to the streets

Guest blog: Imogen Whitehead on bringing music to the streets

Guest Blog: trumpet player Imogen Whitehead on bringing music to the streets Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Sean Dunn

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: 30th March, 2022

Author: Helen Carvell

Building a Performing Career

Building a Performing Career

5 top tips Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2022

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  • Adelphi Quartet at Wigmore Hall

    Adelphi Quartet at Wigmore Hall

    The Adelphi Quartet play Mozart and Schumann at Wigmore Hall as part of their Sunday lunchtime concert series.

  • YCAT and North American partner, Concert Artists Guild (CAG) announce 2022 shared artists

    YCAT and North American partner, Concert Artists Guild (CAG) announce 2022 shared artists

    Following YCAT’s Final Auditions at Wigmore Hall on 19 May 2022, and Concert Artists Guild’s online finals on 25 May 2022, the two organisations announced their 2022 shared artists.

  • Theo Plath joins Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency

    Theo Plath joins Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency

    We are delighted to announce that bassoonist Theo Plath has joined Marcus Bröhl Artists and Concerts agency for general management.

  • 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.

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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.

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Our work

    Our work

    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 twelve new artists for 2021

    YCAT announces twelve new artists for 2021

    The Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) is delighted to announce the addition of twelve musicians to its sought-after roster of young artists.

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