Orla McGarrity violin Dylan Edge violin Rebecca Stubbs viola Nathan Jackson-Turner cello The Talland Quartet, a versatile ensemble based in Manchester, are dedicated to sharing their passion for chamber music with others. Formed during their time at the Royal Northern College of Music, they were chosen to participate in the 23/24 Hans Keller forum
Ewan is a prominent young oboist building a career in the UK. In 2020 Ewan won the woodwind final of BBC Young Musician, giving an “exemplary, richly shaded account” (The Guardian), of Navarro’s “Legacy” concerto with the BBC Philharmonic. Since the competition he has been performing as a soloist in recitals around the UK,
Stephanie Qiao, born in China in 2008, is currently studying under William Fong, a renowned pianist, educator and professor at the Royal Academy of Music. In 2024, Stephanie joined the Purcell School. She has won numerous awards in national and international competitions, including the XII International competitions, XII International Balys Dvarionas Competition for Young
Born in California and raised in Lithuania, pianist Ignas Maknickas is now based in London and was a winner at the 2023 Young Classical Artists Trust international auditions. Often decorated in competition, Ignas was winner of the 2024 Award for Keyboard at the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition. He also previously won First
London-based saxophonist and artist Rob Burton won the Woodwind Category Final of BBC Young Musician 2018 and went on to secure a place in the Grand Final at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, where he performed as concerto soloist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Highlights since then include appearances as soloist with some of
Hailed as “Australia’s most exciting young cellist” (Limelight Magazine), Switzerland-based Australian musician James Morley works largely as a soloist and chamber musician, and frequently extends into experimental improvisation, electronics and post-instrumental performance. In 2024 James was a winner at the live finals of the annual YCAT international auditions at the Wigmore Hall, subsequently joining
