For the outstanding quality and scope of the performances, presented digitally or for a live audience, and the work in any context of a solo performer on any instrument in the UK.

• Abel Selaocoe - cello
• Nicholas Daniel - oboe
• Nicola Benedetti - violin

This year's shortlist for Instrumentalist was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:

Anna Melville, Head of Artistic Planning, CBSO
Helen Wallace, Artistic and Executive Director, Kings Place
Le Yu, Deputy Director of Percussion, RNCM
Richard Morrison, Chief Music Critic, The Times
Roz De Vile, Chief Executive, Music Masters

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