2018 Finalists Announced for London’s Young Classical Artists Trust

The 8 finalists have been announced for the 2018 Young Classical Artists Trust, in London

The 8 finalists have today been announced for the 2018 Young Classical Artists Trust, in London.

This year’s YCAT finalists are:

• Violinist Jonian-Ilias Kadesha
• Violinist Julia Pusker
• Pianist Giuseppe Guarrera
• Pianist Ke Ma
• Pianist Jonathan Ferrucci
• Recorder player Tabea Debus
• Saxophonist Jonathan Radford
• A4 Brass Quartet

The final will be held on the 24th of May at London’s Wigmore Hall – with all 1st prize winners invited to join the YCAT roster – granting access to management services, career engagements, publicity and career guidance.

Previous alumni include: violist VC Young Artist Timothy Ridout, violinist Benjamin Baker, cellist Li-Wei Qin, trumpeter Alison Balson - and the Belcea, Castalian and Heath String Quartets.

PICTURED: 2018 Young Classical Artists Trust Finalist, Violinist Jonian-Ilias Kadesha