Christina McMaster, piano

Ensemble Mirage 

Ferio Saxophone Quartet

Minerva Piano Trio

Oliver Wass, harp

Palisander, recorder quartet

The St John's Smith Square Young Artists are each awarded three performance dates in St John's Smith Square over the course of the concert season. They are also awarded a fund to either commission a composer to write a new work or to work on a new edition of a piece of early music, which will subsequently be performed at one of the three performances over the course of their year on the scheme. 

Alongside this, and working with guidance and support from the staff at St John's Smith Square, the Young Artists also undertake a number of other projects during their year on the scheme. This falls under three main categories: marketing; commissioning; and outreach.

Ever since its reinvention as a concert hall, St John's Smith Square has played a pivotal role in supporting the most promising young musicians. Simon Rattle, Steven Isserlis, Nigel Kennedy and Jacqueline du Pré are just a few of the musicians who performed at St John's Smith Square before going on to begin internationally renowned careers.

The St John's Smith Square Young Artists’ Scheme aims to develop the career of emerging artists by awarding them the skills, experience and support needed to help them succeed, as well as giving them the opportunity to perform in one of London's finest concert halls.