BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year 2025 - Semi-Final

Join nine semi finalists as they each perform in front of a jury in this open session.

This event will be presented by Jamie MacDougall and the performances recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland.

Semi-Finalists:

Alexander Traykov (Piano)
Alexandru-Stefan Placinta (Piano)
Edward Scully (Piano)
Emma Baird (Violin)
Finn Mannion (Cello)
Lucy Rowan (Flute)
Sofia Ros (Accordion)
Yenglik Karassartova (Piano)
Ziheng Huang (Alto Saxophone)

Adjudication panel:

Jay Capperauld (Composer)
Holly Mathieson (Conductor)
Svend McEwan-Brown (East Neuk Festival Director)

14:00 – Performances
17:45 – Adjudication announcement