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Y o u n g   M u s i c i a n s '   C o m p e t i t i o n

The orchestra is keen to encourage young performers, and holds an annual Young Musicians’ Competition. 

2026 Winners

  • The overall winner, and RSO Young Musician of 2026, is harpist Olivia Clark.

  • The runner up, and winner of the Joy Day Cup for most promising performer/musician, is George Suckling on cello.

​​Many thanks to our judges Cathal Garvey, Lucy Bailey, Julian Jacobson, and our 2026 sponsors Hickies of Reading.

L-R:  George Suckling, Olivia Clark

L-R:  Lucy Bailey, George Suckling, Olivia Clark, Cathal Garvey, Julian Jacobson

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