Antonia was awarded 1st place, with Edmund earning a well-deserved 2nd place in a final that featured six exceptional young musicians selected from over 30 competitors across Bristol and beyond. The competition, organised by seven Rotary Clubs from the region, celebrates the finest instrumental and vocal talents aged 13–17 performing at ABRSM Grade 7+ level.
Both Antonia and Edmund impressed the adjudicators not only with their technically polished performances but also with their thoughtful programme choices and captivating stage presence.
Edmund, seen above being presented with his prize from the Deputy Lord Mayor, councillor Paul Coggin, is a talented Year 13 music scholar and cellist. He performed an exquisite programme featuring Shostakovich, Debussy, Dvořák’s Silent Woods, and solo Bach. Later this year, he is set to perform a movement of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with a professional orchestra in the Clifton College Chapel.
This achievement builds on the legacy of Vera H, a Year 9 Clifton College music scholar, who won the competition in 2024.
Huge congratulations to both Antonia and Edmund for their outstanding accomplishments and for continuing to inspire us with their exceptional musical talent!