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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We were treated to a gorgeous programme of Spanish music at Wigmore Hall with YCAT Anniversary Artist, Samrat Majumder, yesterday. Stay tuned for his recordings coming soon to our YouTube channel - these are not to be missed! #ycatartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

@rsmgb.bsky.social provide financial support, advice, and guidance to music professionals unable to work due to accident, illness, stress, or anxiety 🙏 We’re delighted to welcome the RSM as a new partner for this year’s #MusiciansMentalHealthMonth 🎶 ℹ️ www.ycat.co.uk/rsm-support

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The RSM provides financial support, advice and guidance for music professionals across the UK impacted by mental or physical ill health.

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

2026 marks 400 years since the death of John Dowland, the great English Renaissance lutenist and composer. Enjoy this clip of his Praeludium & Fantasia No.7 performed by Samrat Majumder, who's back at Wigmore and touring the UK this April. 🎟️ Tickets: www.ycat.co.uk/Event/samrat... #YCATArtists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Now on YouTube! 🎥✨ Experience Chiacona per basso solo by Giuseppe Colombi, performed by cellist James Morley at his recent YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert 🎶 More of his performances go live this week, including works by Brett Dean and YCAT Composer Fellow Fergus Hall. 🔗 youtu.be/u2sO_mL_NKc

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Now on YouTube! 🎥✨ Guitarist Samrat Majumder performs J.S. Bach’s Prelude & Fugue BWV 998 - available in full on our channel 🎶 🔗 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g71_... 🎬 Captured by foxbrush_films at Edinburgh's leiththeatre #YCATrust

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

An utterly charming recital at @wigmore-hall.org.uk yesterday from Ignas Maknickas with a programme of Schumann, Čiurlionis and Chopin. The penultimate concert in our YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime series this season! Congratulations, Ignas, and thank you to all who joined us 🙏 #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🎹 CAG-YCAT artist Amiri Harewood heads to the US this month! 🇺🇸 He takes an incredible programme exploring ideas around reimagination and national identity, featuring works by Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, Bach, Uzoigwe, Walker, and Granados 🎶 🎟 Info: www.ycat.co.uk/Pages/Events... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Catch Jonathan Leibovitz across the UK this March! 🎶✨ 📍 Leeds International Concert Season – 18 March, 1:05pm 📍 Maidstone Symphony Orchestra – 21 March, 7:30pm 📍 Wigmore Hall, London – 27 March, 1:00pm 🎟️ Info & tickets: www.ycat.co.uk/Event/jonath... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎭 70 years ago (yesterday), Lerner & Loewe’s ‘My Fair Lady’ first premiered on Broadway! To celebrate, here’s a special nod from the Fibonacci Quartet, performing their own rendition of “I Could Have Danced All Night.” 🎻✨ 🎬 Full performance - youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

🎻 Petar Pejčić will perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the Kensington Symphony Orchestra next week! 📅 Monday, 16th March 📍 Smith Square Hall, London 🕒 7:30pm 🎟️ Info and tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/petar-... 🎥 Featured here: Janáček's Pohádka #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Another fantastic YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert from James Morley 👏👏 A refreshing solo programme of (mostly) contemporary works including a world premiere! Fantastic to hear YCAT Composer Fellow Fergus Hall's new commission, ‘Adrift’. The audience were blown away!

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

One week to go! 🎻 James Morley performs Adrift by YCAT Composer Fellow Fergus Hall at the YCAT–Wigmore Lunchtime Series. Fergus’ first commission, Three Hours After High Water, was premiered by the Fibonacci Quartet last September - watch a glimpse. 🎥 🎟️ Tickets: www.ycat.co.uk/Event/wigmor...

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🎶James Morley’s UK Tour begins next week! 🎶 Catch James at: 📍25 Feb, 1:05pm – Leeds International Concert Season 📍27 Feb, 1:10pm – Brunel University 📍3 Mar, 1pm – Wigmore Hall  📍4 Mar, 1:45pm – Birmingham Conservatoire 📍5 Mar, 1pm – St George’s Bristol 🎟️ Details: www.ycat.co.uk/Event/james-...

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Trio Concept continue their ECHO Rising Stars tour this month! 🎶🌟 📅 Saturday 21 February, 5:00 pm 📍 Konzerthaus Dortmund 📅 Monday 23 February, 7:30 pm 📍 Musikverein, Vienna 🎥 Ravel’s Piano Trio in a minor 🎟️ More details & tickets via the ‘What’s On’ Section of our website! #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Catch violinist Charlotte Spruit in a lunchtime concert at St George’s Bristol with pianist Angus Webster! 🎻✨ 📅 Thu 19 Feb, 1:00 pm 📍 St George’s Bristol 🎶 Programme of Brahms, Debussy and Adés 🎟️ Tickets: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk 🎥Bach’s Partita No.3 for solo violin in E major #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🎻 The Fibonacci Quartet are heading north! 🎻 📍15 Feb, 3pm - Music in Dumfries 📍 19 Feb, 7:30pm - Carlisle Music Society 📍 20 Feb, 7:30pm Classical Music Live, Falkirk 📍 22 Feb, 2:30pm Alnwick Music Society 🎟️ Full details & tickets www.ycat.co.uk/Event/fibona... #YCATArtists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

📣 A new short film with classical guitarist, Samrat Majumder (our inaugural YCAT Anniversary Artist), who reflects on identity, belonging, and the quiet connection between performer and listener. Watch in full 👉 youtu.be/P-PlgG-v16E 🎥 Foxbrush Films 📍 Leith Theatre

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Meet Samrat Majumder: YCAT Anniversary Artist, 2025

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🎶 It's an exciting month ahead for violinist, Hana Chang! 🎶 📍 15 Feb, 2pm - BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra,  Glasgow City Halls 📍 21 Feb, 7:30pm - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hawth, Crawley 📍 23 Feb, 1pm - Wigmore Hall, London 🎟️ Tickets: www.ycat.co.uk/Pages/Events... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

What does YCAT look for in an audition? Our CEO Alasdair Tait explains: it’s not just about flawless playing; panels listen for curiosity, communication and an individual musical voice. Auditions deadline: 26th February 2026 Full information: www.ycat.co.uk/audition #YCATauditions2026

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

📸 Some rehearsal shots ahead of Amiri Harewood's incredible performance and jam-packed programme at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today! Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Bach, Walker, Uzoigwe, Granados AND Auerbach 👏👏 Watch this space for the recordings on YouTube 🎬 #ycatartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🎹 Join us on Tuesday (3rd Feb) at Wigmore Hall as Amiri Harewood opens the season with the first lunchtime concert of the year ✨ 🎟️ Info & tickets: ycat.co.uk/Event/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-amiri-harewood 🎥 Auerbach Preludes Op. 41 #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Celebrating Mozart's birthday 🎉 with a throwback to this wonderful performance of his Rondo in D major by pianist, Ariel Lanyi, at his YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Recital in 2021 🎹✨ Watch the full performance here 👉 youtu.be/Sx2h9EvjO8I #YCATartists #YCATrust #Mozart #ArielLanyi #pianist

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Two of our incredible artists are heading to Australia to perform at the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival! 🇦🇺✨ 🎶 Will Duerden with Reuben Tsang - Fri 6 Feb, 11.00am 🎻 Matteo Cimatti with Daniel de Borah - Sat 7 Feb, 11.00am Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-a... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

What is YCAT, actually? 🤔 YCAT isn’t a competition or a booking agency. We support our artists as individuals - creatively, professionally & personally - at a pivotal moment in their career. Apply today: www.ycat.co.uk/audition #YCATrust #YCATauditions2026

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Just two weeks to go until Amiri Harewood opens our Spring season as part of the YCAT-Wigmore Lunchtime Concert Series! 🎹🌸 🗓️ Tue 3 Feb ⏰ 1pm 📍 Wigmore Hall, London 🎟️ Info & Tickets: ycat.co.uk/Event/wigmore-lunchtime-concert-series-amiri-harewood 🎥 Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Unhurried, poised, and quietly captivating - music that gives you space to breathe. Enjoy the full performance of Fauré’s Pavane by Trio Concept, Will Duerden and Jaren Ziegler over on our YouTube channel. 🎶 youtu.be/oJPbrLvrcJA #YCATartists #YCATrust #Fauré #ClassicalMusic #Breathe

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Nathan Amaral & Kasparas Mikužis are performing in Harrogate this Sunday as part of the Harrogate International Sunday Series! 🎶 ✨🎹Ahead of the concert, they share insights on their musical journeys and the programme: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/news/meet-cl... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Amiri Harewood joined the YCAT roster in 2024 and is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting pianists of his generation. 🎹 Discover more about Amiri 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/amiri-harewood #YCATartists #YCATrust #AmiriHarewood #Piano

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

⏰ Final call for charity finance professionals! Just 1 day left to apply for our part-time Finance Manager role at YCAT. 📅 Deadline: 12 Jan Join a small team supporting exceptional musicians. 🔗 www.ycat.co.uk/finance-mana... #charityjobs #charityfinance #financejobs #musicjobs

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Finance Manager

Reports to: CEO Direct Reports: None Hours of work: 14 hours per week (equivalent to two days), with up to an additional 7 hours per week during busy periods. Hours may be distributed flexibly across ...

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

It's a busy start to the year for the Fibonacci Quartet performing across the UK and Europe! For more info head to the ‘What’s On’ section of our website! 🎥 Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' #YCATartists #YCATrust #FibonacciQuartet #StringQuartet

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Happy Birthday, Francis Poulenc 🎂 Today we celebrate with a clip from his Sonata for Cello and Piano, performed by Sterling Elliott (cello) and Joseph Havlat (piano). Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/Vd8A0fDrE18 #YCATartists #YCATrust #poulenc #sterlingelliott

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🌟 Applications are NOW OPEN for YCAT's 2026 Auditions! 🌟 Selected musicians receive 3-5 years of developmental and holistic management (performances, career development, digital, materials, marketing & more!). 🗓️ Apply by 26th Feb: ycat.co.uk/audition #YCATauditions2026

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Audition Information

2026 audition applications are open! Deadline: Thursday 26th February 2026. 11:59pm . Each year, we hold auditions to identify young artists with exceptional potential.  Audition performances are...

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Vaughan Williams’ rarely heard Piano Quintet, performed by Trio Concept, Will Duerden and Jaren Ziegler ✨ The inclusion of double bass makes this an unusual line-up, adding richness to Vaughan Williams’ sound world. Full performance on our YouTube channel! youtu.be/INp4svmgwHM #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Artist Spotlight: the Fibonacci Quartet 🎻 Prolific prize-winners and the only ensemble to win both First & Audience Prize at the 2024 Borciani Competition. Discover more + watch their Bartók performance: www.ycat.co.uk/fibonacci-qu... #YCATartists

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎻 Nathan Amaral performs at Wiltshire Music Centre next Wednesday, 17th Dec! 📌 Tickets & info: ycat.co.uk/Event/nathan-amaral-wiltshire-music-centre 🎥 Francisco Mignone Valsa de esquina No. 2 #YCATartists #YCATrust #NathanAmaral #violin

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Jean Sibelius! Born on this day in 1865! To celebrate, enjoy this gorgeous excerpt from 5 Pieces by Sibelius performed by pianist Iyad Sughayer 🎶✨ Watch the full video here 👉 youtu.be/wksZ9HXVxqQ #YCATartists #YCATrust #Sibelius #IyadSughayer

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Classic FM @classicfm.com · 08/12/2025

Tonight’s the night! 💫 Earlier this year at Battersea Arts Centre, five leading young classical musicians were joined by the 12 Ensemble for a showcase of classical music hosted by Julian Lloyd Webber. Watch Classic FM’s Rising Stars with Julian Lloyd Webber on Sky Arts at 9pm tonight. 📺

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🎻✨ The pace doesn’t let up for Trio Concept, as they head to Kammermusik Basel next week! 📅 9 Dec 2025, 7:30pm 🎶 Programme featuring Rachmaninov, Mendelssohn, and Weinberg 🎟️ Tickets 👉 www.ycat.co.uk/Event/trio-c... 🎥 Schumann's Duett from Phantasiestucke Op. 88 #YCATartists #TrioConcept

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🎉 Born on this day in 1883, today we celebrate composer Anton Webern! Take a look at Hana Chang's impressive performance of Webern’s Four Pieces for Violin and Piano, Op. 7, on our YouTube Channel. 🎻✨ 👉 youtu.be/4HCI_be897c #YCATartists #YCATrust #Webern #HanaChang #violinist

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Trio Concept, Will Duerden and Jaren Ziegler sounding fantastic in rehearsals for today’s YCAT @wigmore-hall.org.uk Lunchtime Concert! www.ycat.co.uk/Event/ycat-w...

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Wigmore Hall @wigmore-hall.org.uk · 02/12/2025

Trio Concept, violist Jaren Ziegler and double bassist Will Duerden present a programme of Ravel and Vaughan Williams during their lunchtime recital today 🎻 🕰️ 1.00pm 🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/20…

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

📣 Applications for our 2026 Auditions open Tuesday 6th January! 📣 Visit our website to learn more about the application and audition process: www.ycat.co.uk/audition ℹ️ Applications are submitted via Muvac - get ahead and create your free account today. #YCATauditions2026

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2026 audition applications open Tuesday 6th January  Sign up to our newsletter for updates . Each year, we hold auditions to identify young artists with exceptional potential.  Audition perf...

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Opportunities to hear the Fibonacci Quartet in the UK this month! 🇬🇧 15 Nov, Claygate 16 Nov, Stratford-Upon-Avon 17 Nov, Bury St Edmonds 27 Nov, Cardiff Here they perform Smetana's String Quartet No. 1 in E minor 'From my life' - watch on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/Zo5jlM-f8Zk

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Wigmore Hall @wigmore-hall.org.uk · 04/11/2025

Violinist Nathan Amaral returns to Wigmore Hall this afternoon with pianist Jonathan Ware for a programme of Mozart, Francisco Mignone and Elgar 🌟 🕰️ 1.00pm 🎟️ www.wigmore-hall.org.uk/whats-on/20…

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Rehearsal energy ready for today’s YCAT Wigmore Lunchtime Concert! Toi toi toi, Nathan Amaral and Jonathan Ware! www.ycat.co.uk/event/wigmor...

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Royal Philharmonic Society @royalphilsoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

A thrilling premiere of RPS Composer and @ycatrust.bsky.social Composer Fellow Fergus Hall’s new piece at @wigmore-hall.org.uk today. Mapping turbulent tides, Three Hours After High Water was performed by RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award-winners and YCAT artists Fibonacci Quartet.

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Hear more from guitarist, Samrat Majumder - where he started, what inspires him, and more! 🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/1GR6XBl0rCs #YCATartists

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YCAT introduces Samrat Majumder, guitarist

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Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) @ycatrust.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

✨🎶The Fibonacci Quartet’s arrangement of “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady dazzled us as the encore for their recent YCAT-Wigmore Lunchtime Concert! 💃   🎥 Missed it? Head over to our YouTube Channel to watch in full: youtu.be/gd6CWEPAxuk #YCATartists #WigmoreHall

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Fibonacci Quartet - Lerner & Loewe: 'I Could Have Danced All Night' (arr. Fibonacci Quartet)

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