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Each year, talented young artists from around the world apply to the Young Classical Artists Trust to be nurtured and managed at the most crucial point of their career. In a unique environment that fosters career growth as performers and individuals, artists can create, explore, perform and shape the future of music.

When you make a gift to YCAT, you become a member of the YCAT family. Behind every artist we nurture is all of YCAT – including our supporters.

Here are ways you can support:

Every gift counts

Every gift counts

Your gift will make the biggest difference to the young YCAT artists we support. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd September, 2021

Author: Kieran Jones

Leave a gift in your Will

Leave a gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your will means we can always be there for young musicians - whatever challenges the future brings. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 1st December, 2020

Author: Kieran Jones

Become a Supporter

Become a Supporter

Becoming a YCAT Supporter enables us to nurture the future careers of young musical talent. In your hands are the careers of exceptional young artists. Read more

Published: 9th January, 2020

Updated: 13th October, 2023

Author: Kieran Jones

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Current donors

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Published: 24th November, 2019

Updated: 27th August, 2020

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Adopt an artist

Adopt an artist

Want to transform the life of a young artist? For £5-10,000 you can adopt an artist for their time with YCAT. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2019

Updated: 10th November, 2023

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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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    In 2023, Ariel was honored to receive the Prix Serdang, a Swiss prize awarded by the distinguished Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder. He was also nominated as a Rising Star Artist by Classic FM in the same year. Prior to this Ariel won 3rd Prize at the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition, performing Brahms Concerto No. 2 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Manze in the Finals.

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