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