BBC Young Musician

Name: BBC Young Musician
Genre: Reality
Released: 1978-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 10

BBC Young Musician (Young Musician of the Year) first appeared on our TV screens in 1978. The brainchild of BBC producers Humphrey Burton, Walter Todds and Roy Tipping, the biennial competition has developed an enviable reputation for finding superstar musicians including Nicola Benedetti, Mark Simpson and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

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Created By

Walter Todds Humphrey Burton Roy Tipping

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

BBC Young Musician

First Air Date

February 7, 1978

Last Air Date

October 20, 2024

Seasons

Episodes

213

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Four

S24E07

Grand Final Performances

In the final the musicians perform a concerto of their choice with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and award-winning conductor Ben Gernon. With such spectacular talent on show, the judges will have a huge call to make at the end of another compelling competition. One of the finalists will be named BBC Young Musician 2024 and take their place alongside a stellar list of previous winners and finalists.

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