Young Artist: Shortlist
supported by Sir Simon and Victoria, Lady Robey CBE
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.
- Aaron Azunda Akugbo trumpet
- Lotte Betts-Dean mezzo soprano
- Ryan Corbett accordion
This year's shortlist for the Young Artist Award was decided by an independent panel drawn from across the music profession comprising:
Alasdair Nicolson, Composer, Artistic Director, St Magnus International Festival
Anna Patalong, Soprano, Chief Executive, British Youth Opera
Jasdeep Singh Degun, Sitar, Composer
Ruth Gibson, Viola
Samantha McShane, Creative Director, Manchester Camerata