The Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust was established in 1998 by Michael Badminton to support talented young string players in Norfolk. Since his death in August 1999 the Trust has supported a number of young string players with help with tuition costs, loans of instruments and assistance to attend courses both here and abroad. It has also run string days and orchestral days in association with Norwich School Music Department. Mike was a member of the Academy of St Thomas for many years and as he chose Salle Church as his final resting place it is always a poignant return for so many of us. For further details of the Michael Badminton Young Musicians Trust contact Jonathan Wortley on (01603) 504301

Up and coming musicians showed off their talents at the Norfolk Young Musician Competition finals this weekend. The event at the John Innes Centre on the outskirts of Norwich yesterday saw nine of the county’s best musicians fight it out for the ultimate title. From Mozart to Beethoven and Rachmaninov, the entrants performed a wide range of compositions to a high standard. Click here to continue reading this review by Ben Kendall, EDP