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Sam Jackson (Universal Music) on creating engaging social media content

Part of a YCAT Sounding Board panel discussion on marketing for musicians

Alexandra Dariescu (pianist) on finding what works best for you

Part of a YCAT Sounding Board panel discussion on marketing for musicians

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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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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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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.
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Nominated as a 2022 Rising Star Artist by Classic FM, Armand was a prizewinner at the YCAT 2021 International Auditions.
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