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Industry Colleagues

Industry Colleagues

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Published: 4th October, 2024

Updated: 9th December, 2025

Author: Elizabeth Linney

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YCAT Artists

Hear from YCAT Artists past and present about their experiences being on the roster... Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2024

Updated: 17th June, 2026

Author: Elizabeth Linney

Case Study - Adam Walker, flute

Case Study - Adam Walker, flute

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

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 11th February, 2025

Author: Kieran Jones

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  • Petar Pejčić joins Weigold & Böhm for management

    Petar Pejčić joins Weigold & Böhm for management

    After joining the YCAT roster in 2025, cellist Petar Pejčić is now represented worldwide by German-based Weigold & Böhm.

  • Hana Chang joins HarrisonParrott for management

    Hana Chang joins HarrisonParrott for management

    Violinist Hana Chang joins HarrisonParrott for worldwide general management, marking a new milestone in her incredible career.

  • Hana Chang performs throughout the UK

    Hana Chang performs throughout the UK

    YCAT violinist Hana Chang performs across the UK this summer, appearing with the Royal Philharmonic and BBC Philharmonic orchestras as well as at festivals including Cheltenham, Ryedale and King's Lynn.

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