This £2,500 prize is awarded to support performance opportunities and career development of an outstanding solo instrumentalist playing an “endangered” classical instrument: bassoon, oboe, French horn, viola, trombone, tuba and double bass. In light of the initiative launched by Youth Music, this award will continue the project’s work in aiming to raise the profile of these instruments.

Who is it open to?
The 2019 Prize is open to violists based in the UK throughout 2020, with a maximum age of 28 at the application closing date.

Successful applicants will be invited to audition in London on Sunday 27 October 2019.

See link below for further details.