The BBC Young Musician of the Year competition returns to television screens this weekend with the first of five Category Finals.

Hour-long programmes of highlights from each Category Final will be broadcast on BBC Four over a week, starting on Sunday 2nd October. They will be introduced by saxophonist and broadcaster Jess Gillam and classical soul pianist, composer, and producer Alexis Ffrench.

Broadcasts

Highlights from the Category Finals will also be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 — Lunchtime Concert slot from Tuesday 4th to Friday 7th October.

The BBC Young Musician Grand Final was recorded at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on Thursday 29th September, and is scheduled for broadcast on BBC Four and BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 9th October.

The five Category Winners competed for the prestigious title with a concerto performance with the BBC Philharmonic led by Mark Wigglesworth.

The panel jury consisted of Anna Lapwood, Emma Bloxham, Toks Dada, Ben Gernon and Anoushka Shankar.

Future stars

Speaking about this year's competition, Suzy Klein, BBC Head of Arts and Classical Music TV, said: "BBC Young Musician has been bringing the next generation of classical stars to audiences since 1978.

So it is with great pleasure that we herald its return to our screens with a new showcase of the most dynamic, charismatic and brilliant young classical performers from across the UK.

We are so proud to be able to provide a platform for their artistry and to nurture these emerging stars in the crucial first steps of their careers."

We are so proud to be able to provide a platform for their artistry and to nurture these emerging stars in the crucial first steps of their careersSuzy Klein, BBC Head of Arts and Classical Music TV

Brass and Percussion

The BBC Young Musician 2022 Grand Final will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer for 12 months after initial broadcast, with audio available on BBC Sounds for 30 days.

The Brass finalists are: Daniel Hibbert (17 — horn); Florence Wilson-Toy (17 — trumpet); Imogen Moorsom (18 — French horn); Phoebe Mallinson (16 — trumpet) and Sasha Canter (18 — trumpet)

The Percussion finalists are: Eric Zhang (15); George Garnett (18); Jordan Ashman (17); Joshua Gearing (17) and Sophie Warner (18)

Broadcast Schedule: BBC Four

Strings Category Final:
Highlights: Sunday 2nd October (7.00pm)

Woodwind Category Final:
Highlights: Monday 3rd October (7.00pm)

Brass Category Final:
Highlights: Tuesday 4th October (7.00pm)

Percussion Category Final:
Highlights: Wednesday 5th October (7.00pm)

Keyboard Category Final:
Highlights: Thursday 6th October (7.00pm)

Grand Final: Sunday 9th October
BBC Young Musician 2022 Grand Final:
Sunday 9th October (7.00pm)