2023 Sussex Young Musician Competition

Kitty Casey (Soprano):  At just 22 years old, Kitty, hailing from Worthing, is currently pursuing a Vocal Master’s degree at the renowned Royal Northern College in Manchester. Her captivating voice has already mesmerized audiences.

James Edgeler (Tenor): James, also from Worthing, is a 26-year-old rising star studying for a MA in Vocal Studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music.

Eliette Harris (Violin): Brighton-born Eliette, 26, is captivating audiences with her remarkable violin skills. She is currently enrolled in the esteemed Advanced String Orchestral program at the Royal Northern College/Halle in Manchester.

The Sussex Young Musician Competition presents an exceptional opportunity for aspiring musicians aged 18 to 26 to compete for bursaries that provide financial support for their musical studies. Catherine Kent, Chair of Coro Nuovo said: “We received numerous applications for this year’s competition and are consistently amazed by the incredible talent of young musicians in Sussex. Congratulations to all the finalists and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who entered the competition.”

The final will be held on 15 July at 7.00 pm at Perrymount Methodist Church, Haywards Heath and the competition adjudicator will be Artistic Director, Pianist and Coach, Libby Burgess.  For details see:  https://coronuovo.org.uk/concerts-and-events/