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🎻 Nathan Amaral performs at Wiltshire Music Centre next Wednesday, 17th Dec!
📌 Tickets & info: ycat.co.uk/Event/nathan-amaral-wiltshire-music-centre
🎥 Francisco Mignone Valsa de esquina No. 2
#YCATartists #YCATrust #NathanAmaral #violin
📌 Tickets & info: ycat.co.uk/Event/nathan-amaral-wiltshire-music-centre
🎥 Francisco Mignone Valsa de esquina No. 2
#YCATartists #YCATrust #NathanAmaral #violin
December 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🎻 Nathan Amaral performs at Wiltshire Music Centre next Wednesday, 17th Dec!
📌 Tickets & info: ycat.co.uk/Event/nathan-amaral-wiltshire-music-centre
🎥 Francisco Mignone Valsa de esquina No. 2
#YCATartists #YCATrust #NathanAmaral #violin
📌 Tickets & info: ycat.co.uk/Event/nathan-amaral-wiltshire-music-centre
🎥 Francisco Mignone Valsa de esquina No. 2
#YCATartists #YCATrust #NathanAmaral #violin
🎉 Happy Birthday to Jean Sibelius! Born on this day in 1865!
To celebrate, enjoy this gorgeous excerpt from 5 Pieces by Sibelius performed by pianist Iyad Sughayer 🎶✨
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/wksZ9HXVxqQ
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Sibelius #IyadSughayer
To celebrate, enjoy this gorgeous excerpt from 5 Pieces by Sibelius performed by pianist Iyad Sughayer 🎶✨
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/wksZ9HXVxqQ
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Sibelius #IyadSughayer
December 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Jean Sibelius! Born on this day in 1865!
To celebrate, enjoy this gorgeous excerpt from 5 Pieces by Sibelius performed by pianist Iyad Sughayer 🎶✨
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/wksZ9HXVxqQ
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Sibelius #IyadSughayer
To celebrate, enjoy this gorgeous excerpt from 5 Pieces by Sibelius performed by pianist Iyad Sughayer 🎶✨
Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/wksZ9HXVxqQ
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Sibelius #IyadSughayer
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Tonight’s the night! 💫
Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺
Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tonight’s the night! 💫
Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺
Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber.
Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺
🎻✨ The pace doesn’t let up for Trio Concept, as they head to Kammermusik Basel next week!
📅 9 Dec 2025, 7:30pm
🎶 Programme featuring Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, and Weinberg
🎟️ Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/trio-c...
🎥 Schumann's Duett from Phantasiestucke Op. 88
#YCATartists #TrioConcept
📅 9 Dec 2025, 7:30pm
🎶 Programme featuring Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, and Weinberg
🎟️ Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/trio-c...
🎥 Schumann's Duett from Phantasiestucke Op. 88
#YCATartists #TrioConcept
December 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎻✨ The pace doesn’t let up for Trio Concept, as they head to Kammermusik Basel next week!
📅 9 Dec 2025, 7:30pm
🎶 Programme featuring Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, and Weinberg
🎟️ Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/trio-c...
🎥 Schumann's Duett from Phantasiestucke Op. 88
#YCATartists #TrioConcept
📅 9 Dec 2025, 7:30pm
🎶 Programme featuring Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, and Weinberg
🎟️ Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/trio-c...
🎥 Schumann's Duett from Phantasiestucke Op. 88
#YCATartists #TrioConcept
🎉 Born on this day in 1883, today we celebrate composer Anton Webern!
Take a look at Hana Chang's impressive performance of Webern’s Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 7, on our YouTube Channel. 🎻✨
👉 youtu.be/4HCI_be897c
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Webern #HanaChang #violinist
Take a look at Hana Chang's impressive performance of Webern’s Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 7, on our YouTube Channel. 🎻✨
👉 youtu.be/4HCI_be897c
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Webern #HanaChang #violinist
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎉 Born on this day in 1883, today we celebrate composer Anton Webern!
Take a look at Hana Chang's impressive performance of Webern’s Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 7, on our YouTube Channel. 🎻✨
👉 youtu.be/4HCI_be897c
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Webern #HanaChang #violinist
Take a look at Hana Chang's impressive performance of Webern’s Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 7, on our YouTube Channel. 🎻✨
👉 youtu.be/4HCI_be897c
#YCATartists #YCATrust #Webern #HanaChang #violinist
Trio Concept, Will Duerden and Jaren Ziegler sounding fantastic in rehearsals for today’s YCAT @wigmore-hall.org.uk Lunchtime Concert!
www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-w...
www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-w...
December 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Trio Concept, Will Duerden and Jaren Ziegler sounding fantastic in rehearsals for today’s YCAT @wigmore-hall.org.uk Lunchtime Concert!
www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-w...
www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-w...
Reposted by Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT)
Trio Concept, violist Jaren Ziegler and double bassist Will Duerden present a programme of Ravel and Vaughan Williams during their lunchtime recital today 🎻
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202512021300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202512021300
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Trio Concept, violist Jaren Ziegler and double bassist Will Duerden present a programme of Ravel and Vaughan Williams during their lunchtime recital today 🎻
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202512021300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202512021300
📣 Applications for our 2026 Auditions open Tuesday 6th January! 📣
Visit our website to learn more about the application and audition process: www.ycat.co.uk/audition
ℹ️ Applications are submitted via Muvac - get ahead and create your free account today.
#YCATauditions2026
Visit our website to learn more about the application and audition process: www.ycat.co.uk/audition
ℹ️ Applications are submitted via Muvac - get ahead and create your free account today.
#YCATauditions2026
Audition Information
2026 audition applications open Tuesday 6th January Sign up to our newsletter for updates . Each year, we hold auditions to identify young artists with exceptional potential. Audition perf...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
📣 Applications for our 2026 Auditions open Tuesday 6th January! 📣
Visit our website to learn more about the application and audition process: www.ycat.co.uk/audition
ℹ️ Applications are submitted via Muvac - get ahead and create your free account today.
#YCATauditions2026
Visit our website to learn more about the application and audition process: www.ycat.co.uk/audition
ℹ️ Applications are submitted via Muvac - get ahead and create your free account today.
#YCATauditions2026
Opportunities to hear the Fibonacci Quartet in the UK this month! 🇬🇧
15 Nov, Claygate
16 Nov, Stratford-Upon-Avon
17 Nov, Bury St Edmonds
27 Nov, Cardiff
Here they perform Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' - watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Zo5jlM-f8Zk
15 Nov, Claygate
16 Nov, Stratford-Upon-Avon
17 Nov, Bury St Edmonds
27 Nov, Cardiff
Here they perform Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' - watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Zo5jlM-f8Zk
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Opportunities to hear the Fibonacci Quartet in the UK this month! 🇬🇧
15 Nov, Claygate
16 Nov, Stratford-Upon-Avon
17 Nov, Bury St Edmonds
27 Nov, Cardiff
Here they perform Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' - watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Zo5jlM-f8Zk
15 Nov, Claygate
16 Nov, Stratford-Upon-Avon
17 Nov, Bury St Edmonds
27 Nov, Cardiff
Here they perform Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' - watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Zo5jlM-f8Zk
Reposted by Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT)
Violinist Nathan Amaral returns to Wigmore Hall this afternoon with pianist Jonathan Ware for a programme of Mozart, Francisco Mignone and Elgar 🌟
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202511041300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202511041300
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Violinist Nathan Amaral returns to Wigmore Hall this afternoon with pianist Jonathan Ware for a programme of Mozart, Francisco Mignone and Elgar 🌟
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202511041300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ https://www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202511041300
Rehearsal energy ready for today’s YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert!
Toi toi toi, Nathan Amaral and Jonathan Ware!
www.ycat.co.uk/event/wigmor...
Toi toi toi, Nathan Amaral and Jonathan Ware!
www.ycat.co.uk/event/wigmor...
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Rehearsal energy ready for today’s YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert!
Toi toi toi, Nathan Amaral and Jonathan Ware!
www.ycat.co.uk/event/wigmor...
Toi toi toi, Nathan Amaral and Jonathan Ware!
www.ycat.co.uk/event/wigmor...
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A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
September 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.
Hear more from guitarist, Samrat Majumder - where he started, what inspires him, and more!
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/1GR6XBl0rCs
#YCATartists
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/1GR6XBl0rCs
#YCATartists
YCAT introduces Samrat Majumder, guitarist
YouTube video by Young Classical Artists Trust
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Hear more from guitarist, Samrat Majumder - where he started, what inspires him, and more!
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/1GR6XBl0rCs
#YCATartists
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/1GR6XBl0rCs
#YCATartists
✨🎶The Fibonacci Quartet’s arrangement of “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady dazzled us as the encore for their recent YCAT-Wigmore Lunchtime Concert! 💃
🎥 Missed it? Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch in full:
youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk
#YCATartists #WigmoreHall
🎥 Missed it? Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch in full:
youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk
#YCATartists #WigmoreHall
Fibonacci Quartet - Lerner & Loewe: 'I Could Have Danced All Night' (arr. Fibonacci Quartet)
YouTube video by Young Classical Artists Trust
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
✨🎶The Fibonacci Quartet’s arrangement of “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady dazzled us as the encore for their recent YCAT-Wigmore Lunchtime Concert! 💃
🎥 Missed it? Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch in full:
youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk
#YCATartists #WigmoreHall
🎥 Missed it? Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch in full:
youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk
#YCATartists #WigmoreHall
A wonderful review for the Fibonacci Quartet following their Czech debut at the Atrium Žižkov in Prague earlier this month! 👏
www.klasikaplus.cz/debut-ktery-...
www.klasikaplus.cz/debut-ktery-...
Debut, který si říká o další pozvánku… Fibonacci kvarteto zahrálo poprvé v Čechách
„Navzdory nízkému věku všech hráčů se každá interpretovaná epocha setkala s maximálním pochopením.“ „Jako jeden hráč…“ „Výsledkem byl velký prožitek t...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A wonderful review for the Fibonacci Quartet following their Czech debut at the Atrium Žižkov in Prague earlier this month! 👏
www.klasikaplus.cz/debut-ktery-...
www.klasikaplus.cz/debut-ktery-...
Reposted by Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT)
Known worldwide by its four initials, Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) has supported the early careers of musicians since its foundation - its annual series at Wigmore Hall resumes today with a performance by the Fibonacci Quartet 🎻
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202509301300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202509301300
September 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Known worldwide by its four initials, Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) has supported the early careers of musicians since its foundation - its annual series at Wigmore Hall resumes today with a performance by the Fibonacci Quartet 🎻
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202509301300
🕰️ 1.00pm
🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202509301300
The countdown is on to the first of our 2025-26 YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts with the incredible Fibonacci Quartet. 🎉
Rehearsals are sounding excellent, including preparations for the world premiere of YCAT Composer Fellow, Fergus Hall’s ‘Three Hours After High Water’ 👏
Rehearsals are sounding excellent, including preparations for the world premiere of YCAT Composer Fellow, Fergus Hall’s ‘Three Hours After High Water’ 👏
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The countdown is on to the first of our 2025-26 YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concerts with the incredible Fibonacci Quartet. 🎉
Rehearsals are sounding excellent, including preparations for the world premiere of YCAT Composer Fellow, Fergus Hall’s ‘Three Hours After High Water’ 👏
Rehearsals are sounding excellent, including preparations for the world premiere of YCAT Composer Fellow, Fergus Hall’s ‘Three Hours After High Water’ 👏
Sterling Elliott in rehearsal for his BBC Proms debut tonight with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Edwin Outwater!
Watch on BBC 4, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 3 📺 📻
www.ycat.co.uk/event/sterli...
Watch on BBC 4, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 3 📺 📻
www.ycat.co.uk/event/sterli...
September 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Sterling Elliott in rehearsal for his BBC Proms debut tonight with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Edwin Outwater!
Watch on BBC 4, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 3 📺 📻
www.ycat.co.uk/event/sterli...
Watch on BBC 4, BBC iPlayer and BBC Radio 3 📺 📻
www.ycat.co.uk/event/sterli...
Learn more about 2025 YCAT artist, pianist Kasparas Mikužis’ musical journey - from his early beginnings to what’s next.
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/acA3YJ16wUQ
#YCATartists
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/acA3YJ16wUQ
#YCATartists
YCAT introduces Kasparas Mikužis, pianist
YouTube video by Young Classical Artists Trust
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Learn more about 2025 YCAT artist, pianist Kasparas Mikužis’ musical journey - from his early beginnings to what’s next.
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/acA3YJ16wUQ
#YCATartists
🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/acA3YJ16wUQ
#YCATartists
This week, we’re spotlighting 2025 YCAT artist, Kasparas Mikužis! 🎹
Catch him playing Ravel with the Amadeus Orchestra:
📍 24 Jul - Wiltshire Music Centre
📍 25 Jul - @exetercathedral.bsky.social
🎥 Insta Stories takeover on 24 Jul!
More: ycat.co.uk/kasparas-mikuz…#YCATartiststs
Catch him playing Ravel with the Amadeus Orchestra:
📍 24 Jul - Wiltshire Music Centre
📍 25 Jul - @exetercathedral.bsky.social
🎥 Insta Stories takeover on 24 Jul!
More: ycat.co.uk/kasparas-mikuz…#YCATartiststs
https://ycat.co.uk/kasparas-mikuz…
July 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This week, we’re spotlighting 2025 YCAT artist, Kasparas Mikužis! 🎹
Catch him playing Ravel with the Amadeus Orchestra:
📍 24 Jul - Wiltshire Music Centre
📍 25 Jul - @exetercathedral.bsky.social
🎥 Insta Stories takeover on 24 Jul!
More: ycat.co.uk/kasparas-mikuz…#YCATartiststs
Catch him playing Ravel with the Amadeus Orchestra:
📍 24 Jul - Wiltshire Music Centre
📍 25 Jul - @exetercathedral.bsky.social
🎥 Insta Stories takeover on 24 Jul!
More: ycat.co.uk/kasparas-mikuz…#YCATartiststs
Exciting to see former Robey Artist, Randall Goosby, appearing all over London as one of the faces of this year’s BBC Proms! 🤩
He makes his debut with the Orchestre National de France on 23rd July! 🎟️ www.bbc.co.uk/events/effcd4
Congratulations, Randall!
#YCATartists @ukmusicmasters.bsky.social
He makes his debut with the Orchestre National de France on 23rd July! 🎟️ www.bbc.co.uk/events/effcd4
Congratulations, Randall!
#YCATartists @ukmusicmasters.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Exciting to see former Robey Artist, Randall Goosby, appearing all over London as one of the faces of this year’s BBC Proms! 🤩
He makes his debut with the Orchestre National de France on 23rd July! 🎟️ www.bbc.co.uk/events/effcd4
Congratulations, Randall!
#YCATartists @ukmusicmasters.bsky.social
He makes his debut with the Orchestre National de France on 23rd July! 🎟️ www.bbc.co.uk/events/effcd4
Congratulations, Randall!
#YCATartists @ukmusicmasters.bsky.social
Nathan Amaral with composer, Daniel Kidane, after his performance of Daniel’s violin concerto Aloud with Kirill Karabits and the @rcmlondon.bsky.social Symphony Orchestra 👏
Last week at the Aldeburgh Festival ☀️
#YCATartists
Last week at the Aldeburgh Festival ☀️
#YCATartists
July 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Nathan Amaral with composer, Daniel Kidane, after his performance of Daniel’s violin concerto Aloud with Kirill Karabits and the @rcmlondon.bsky.social Symphony Orchestra 👏
Last week at the Aldeburgh Festival ☀️
#YCATartists
Last week at the Aldeburgh Festival ☀️
#YCATartists
Congratulations to former YCAT artist, Timothy Ridout,
for winning the OPUS KLASSIK award for Young Artist Of The Year! 🏆
for winning the OPUS KLASSIK award for Young Artist Of The Year! 🏆
June 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Congratulations to former YCAT artist, Timothy Ridout,
for winning the OPUS KLASSIK award for Young Artist Of The Year! 🏆
for winning the OPUS KLASSIK award for Young Artist Of The Year! 🏆
Love Schubert? Don’t miss Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux’s new album with Joseph Havlat - now available! 💿 The latest in our partnership with @delphianrecords
www.delphianrecords.com/products/sch...
Buy now, or listen on your chosen streaming service!
📸 foxbrushfilms
#YCATartists #schubert
www.delphianrecords.com/products/sch...
Buy now, or listen on your chosen streaming service!
📸 foxbrushfilms
#YCATartists #schubert
May 26, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Love Schubert? Don’t miss Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux’s new album with Joseph Havlat - now available! 💿 The latest in our partnership with @delphianrecords
www.delphianrecords.com/products/sch...
Buy now, or listen on your chosen streaming service!
📸 foxbrushfilms
#YCATartists #schubert
www.delphianrecords.com/products/sch...
Buy now, or listen on your chosen streaming service!
📸 foxbrushfilms
#YCATartists #schubert
And we’re off! Rehearsals start today with cellist, Petar Pejčić!
Hear him live at 3pm
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
#YCATauditions2025
Hear him live at 3pm
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
#YCATauditions2025
May 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
And we’re off! Rehearsals start today with cellist, Petar Pejčić!
Hear him live at 3pm
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
#YCATauditions2025
Hear him live at 3pm
www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/202...
#YCATauditions2025