Andy Ogbarmey

Classical music continues to be pushed to new heights by inspiring young artists who come armed with incredible technique, creativity and musicality, drawing millions to this wonderful genre. Every year we choose Classic FM’s Rising Stars, shining a light on 30 musicians who are evolving the classical music landscape. Here are the names to watch in 2025… Liam Bonthrone – tenor Aged 29, Scottish operatic tenor Liam Bonthrone has already shared a stage with many classical music greats including Marin Alsop, Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra.As a concert soloist, he has performed in iconic works from Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem. He has just released his debut solo album, Soirée Parisienne, and will soon perform roles at the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne Festival. Daniil Bulayev​ – violin Born in Latvia, 21-year-old Daniil Bulayev is a rising star violinist and conductor, and artistic director of the Davinspiro Camerata Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist with several international orchestras and collaborated with some of today’s greatest musicians including violinist Maxim Vengerov. In 2021, he won the Windsor Festival International String Competition. Sasha Canter – trumpet Since winning the Brass Category Final of the 2022 BBC Young Musician competition, British trumpeter Sasha Canter has been a semi-finalist in both the Aeolus International Competition for Wind Instruments in Düsseldorf and the Charlier International Trumpet Competition in Belgium.In demand internationally as a recitalist and concerto soloist, Sasha also enjoys composing, arranging and performing with his trumpet ensemble . Junyan Chen – piano Chinese pianist Junyan Chen won Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition 2024 with a thrilling performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.4 alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. She also picked up the chamber music prize and Alexandra Dariescu award for a work by a woman composer.Junyan holds a fellowship with the Royal Academy of Music, and is now completing an Advanced Diploma under Professor Joanna MacGregor CBE. She released her debut solo album, It’s Time, in 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Classic FM (@classicfm) Lucas Chiche – piano Born in Geneva in 2011, Lucas Chiche’s passion for music began at the age of four. Since his studies at the prestigious Geneva Conservatory of Music, and with the Musimax program for gifted children, Lucas has won a number of prestigious international competitions. In 2022, he was a finalist in France’s ‘Prodiges’ competition, winning praise from the jury including renowned cellist Gautier Capuçon. The 13-year-old pianist has already performed in world-famous venues including New York’s Carnegie Hall and Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Hall, playing with a musical maturity beyond his years. Find the full below in the link below. https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/30-rising-stars-2025