2022 Competition
Scottish Young Musicians
Scottish Young Musicians
Deftly compered by singer and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall, the first Solo Performer of the Year competition saw 22 incredible performances from Scotland’s young musicians wow an audience of hundreds at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on 29 May.
The panel of judges was led by Christopher Bell, Artistic Director of NYCOS and Chorus Director of the Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago alongside Heather Nicoll, Head of Woodwind at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, violinist Jennifer Pike, who made her concerto debut with the Hallé Orchestra aged eleven and won BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2002, and Aaron Shorr, Head of Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Solo Performer of the Year
Winner
The title of the first ever Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year was awarded to Juliet Robertson.
The 14-year-old Juliet, an S2 pupil from Dunblane High School, started playing piano when she was four years old and is a part of RCS Juniors. She has previously competed in Japan and Scotland. Debussy inspired her love of piano and Claire de Lune, which she won the competition playing, is one of her favourite pieces.
Juliet received £1,000 to spend on furthering her musical career, the Maid of Morven trophy and a package of opportunities provided by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland including a coaching session, participation in a masterclass and a studio recording session.
RUNNERS UP
Yuan Wong from Renfrewshire and Ben Dickinson from East Renfrewshire shared second place.
