YCAT is enormously proud to announce the newest members of our prestigious roster of young musicians during our landmark 40th Anniversary season.

This year’s selected artists, recognised for their outstanding talent, potential and musical personality, are:

• Kasparas Mikužis (piano)

• Matteo Cimatti (violin)

• Petar Pejčić (cello)

• Samrat Majumder (guitar)

This year we are also excited to announce a special YCAT 40th Anniversary Artist, an award that will be made annually to one of the selected artists, offering an enhanced, package of support over their initial year with YCAT. The first recipient is Samrat Majumder, selected not only for his outstanding musical talent, but for demonstrating a clear artistic vision, ambition, and readiness to fully benefit from this opportunity. 

The panel responsible for selecting these exceptional artists comprised Caro Barnfield, Music Programme Director at Britten Pears Arts; Guido Gaertner, former Managing Director and Intendant, Bremer Philharmonker; Philip Noyce, Managing Editor, Classic FM; Rachel van-Walsum, Director and co-founder of Maestro Arts; Stephen McHolm, Director of the Verbier Academy; Tanya Bannister, President of Concert Artists Guild, NY; and Alasdair Tait, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of YCAT.

Alasdair shares his thoughts as these wonderful artists begin their time on the YCAT roster:

In joining YCAT, these four artists will embark on an exciting journey that includes major recital debuts at world-renowned venues such as Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. They will benefit from full international management, building performance opportunities both in the UK and internationally, as well as extensive promotional resources, including professional media assets and strategic career planning.

Above all, becoming part of the YCAT family offers uniquely individualised career guidance and mentoring, building confidence and inspiration as the artists grow as professional, creative personalities. Coupled with unparalleled visibility and industry recognition, this 360 degree support provides the necessary platform needed to build sustainable, impactful careers as soloists and chamber musicians.

YCAT also continues its unique partnership with the Concert Artists Guild (CAG) in New York. Now in its sixth year, the collaboration expands transatlantic opportunities for emerging artists. In addition to his new award as the inaugural Anniversary Artist, guitarist Samrat Majumder has also been selected for North American support as a joint YCAT-CAG artist. 

View our full roster of artists here. 

Current YCAT Artists

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