For the outstanding quality and scope of the performances to a live or digital audience, and the work in any context of an individual artist or chamber ensemble, relatively new to the profession, who has made a strong impression in the UK.

GBSR Duo

‘Take the first initials of percussionist George Barton and pianist Siwan Rhys and what you get is GBSR Duo. What you also get is a commitment to new music that’s thrilling in its fearlessness. Demand for their talents has propelled them from Wigmore Hall to Huddersfield, and even to L.A. Their programmes and collaborations fizz with energy, style and invention.'

Also shortlisted:

• Charlotte Corderoy – conductor
• Leia Zhu – violin

The 2025 shortlist for the RPS Young Artist Award was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:

Gweneth Ann Rand – Soprano
Jon Carvell – General Manager, Wigmore Hall
Martin Cullingford – Editor, Gramophone 
Nicholas McCarthy – Piano 
Su-a Lee – Sub-Principal Cello, Scottish Chamber Orchestra