We are delighted to announce the fifth competition of the Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award, in the wake of last year’s contest which was won by the highly accomplished cellist, Abel Selaocoe.
The panel, chaired by Sir Karl Jenkins, comprises music educationalist, Carol Barratt, chairman of City Music Society, Leslie East, Classic FM presenter, Catherine Bott, managing director of Decca Classical Label Group, Dr. Alexander Buhr and harpist, Catrin Finch, as they seek the most talented instrumentalist in the UK, aged between 18-25.
The winner will be awarded the prize of £4,000 and the opportunity to make a recording of a short repertoire piece of their choosing, as well as a short work especially composed by Sir Karl, to be recorded in a London studio and played on Classic FM. The runner-up will receive a cash prize of £1,000.
Submissions will be reviewed by Sir Karl and Lady Carol (Barratt) in conjunction with a consultation panel of internationally renowned soloists covering every instrumental group: trumpeter Alison Balsom, harpist Catrin Finch, percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, clarinettist Emma Johnson and violinist Tasmin Little. Twelve candidates will be chosen to compete in the first live competition round on Saturday 23 March, where candidates will be judged upon technique, individualism, communication and future potential, leaving just six finalists to perform in the final on Saturday 30 March. Both events will be held at The Arts Club, 40 Dover Street, London, W1S 4NP.
The Arts Club – Sir Karl Jenkins Music Award 2019 Application Form.docx