Our team

Alasdair Tait (Chief Executive & Artistic Director)

Alasdair Tait is the Chief Executive & Artistic Director of the Young Classical Artists Trust. Read more

Etta Dainty (Senior Artist Manager)

Lizzie Linney (General & Digital Communications Manager)

Andrea Crooks (Finance Manager)

Andrea is an AAT qualified accountant with 10 years experience in the charity sector. Read more

Adam Maxey (Assistant Artist Manager)

Hannah McDonald (Operations Assistant)

Hannah holds a joint role as Operations Assistant with both the Young Classical Artists Trust and The Countess of Munster Musical Trust, working to support both organisations with day-to-day management and administration. Read more

Kate Blackstone (Projects Manager)

Kate Blackstone is the Projects Manager for the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT). Read more

Johannes Pfeuffer (Artist Manager - Europe)

Johannes Pfeuffer is the Artist Manager in Europe for the Young Classical Artists Trust. Read more

Christine Dukes (Trust and Foundation Manager)

Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

Join Ignas Maknickas as he plays as part of the 40th Anniversary YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime series.
Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

Join Trio Chagall as they perform as part of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime series.
Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series

Join the Charlotte Spruit as she performs a solo recital as part of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime series.
YCAT Wigmore Hall Lunchtime Concerts Autumn 2024

We are delighted to present the YCAT Artists performing in the 40th Anniversary series of YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts.

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 released her debut album of solo violin music. 'This sensitively recorded debut presents an artist with something of her own to say, and something worth hearing …' Gramophone/ Champs Hill Records Ostinata / June 2022
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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.
Past YCAT artists
Ariel Lanyi

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.
Dates and Locations 2025
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