News
Browse current and recent news items which highlight the variety of the Cherubim Trust’s activities. These include events and news of our awardees.
Click here to see a selection of our recent newsletters.
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Awardee Update: Iván Carrillo Enjoys a Busy Summer of Performances and Success
Cherubim Awardee Iván Carrillo has enjoyed an exciting and successful summer, performing across Ireland before continuing his studies at two prestigious cello courses. Performing on the Collin-Mezin cello generously… Read more
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Double Celebration for the Cherubim Family at the Worshipful Company of Musicians
July brought a particularly special occasion for the Cherubim Music Trust, as both our Director, Michael Maxwell Steer, and former Cherubim Young Musician Heather Brooks were recognised by… Read more
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Katherine Payne Performs Sarasate’s Jota Aragonesa on the Cherubim Castagneri Violin
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to share a stunning performance from awardee Katherine Payne, performing Pablo de Sarasate’s Jota Aragonesa on the Trust’s Castagneri violin in the… Read more
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Cherubim Awardee Clover Bigmore Awarded ARSM Distinction
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to congratulate awardee Clover Bigmore on being awarded a Distinction in her ARSM Diploma. Clover recently achieved this outstanding result… Read more
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Cherubim Awardee Erin Healy Wins First Prize at the Louis and Norma Watt Memorial Competition
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to congratulate awardee Erin Healy on winning First Prize at the Louis and Norma Watt Memorial Competition at the Centre… Read more
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A Memorable Summer Evening at Stone House
Cherubim Music Trust Summer Concert at Stone House, Lewisham Cherubim Music Trust was delighted to welcome a full audience to its Summer Concert at Stone House,… Read more
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An Impressionist at the Piano Raises Funds for Young Musicians
Supporters of Cherubim Music Trust gathered on 4 June for An Impressionist at the Piano, a memorable evening of music, humour and inspiration in support of… Read more
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The Impact of Instrument Loans on Young Musicians’ Careers
Understanding Instrument Loans For many talented young musicians, the greatest barrier to success is not ability but access to a high-quality instrument. Instrument loans help… Read more
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Nia Avenell and the Bennett Viola: From National Youth Music Theatre to Britain’s Got Talent
Nia Avenell and the Bennett Viola Appear on Britain’s Got Talent Final Cherubim Music Trust awardee Nia Avenell, performer on the 19th-century German Bennett Viola,… Read more
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Violinist Abigail Roberts awarded the Bennett violin by Cherubim Music Trust
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to award the Bennett violin to Trinity Laban violinist Abigail Roberts, a young British musician whose experience spans orchestral performance,… Read more
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Anne Jordan Loans Beloved Cello to Young Musician Through Cherubim Music Trust
Historic Cello to Begin a New Chapter Supporting Young Musicians Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to announce that Anne Jordan is generously loaning her beloved… Read more
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Cherubim Music Trust Launches New Harp Appeal Crowdfunder
The Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to announce the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign as part of its XXV Anniversary Year, helping to expand… Read more
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Cherubim Awardee Nadia Wilson Joins CBSO Orchestral Residency
The Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to congratulate awardee Nadia Wilson on her appointment to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Orchestral Residency, where she will perform with… Read more
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Betsy Chow Named Sherborne Young Musician of the Year 2026
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to congratulate awardee Betsy, recipient of the early 20th-century ‘Berry’ cello, on being named Sherborne Young Musician of the Year… Read more
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The Jordan Cello
We are delighted to welcome a remarkable new addition to the Cherubim collection — the Jordan cello, generously lent to the Trust by Anne Jordan. This early… Read more
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Spotlight on Clover Bigmore – Bassoon
We are delighted to welcome bassoonist Clover Bigmore as a Cherubim awardee. Clover is the recipient of a Fox 201 Professional bassoon, having begun her musical journey at… Read more
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Spotlight on Lydia Atkinson – Viola
We are delighted to welcome violist Lydia Atkinson as a Cherubim awardee. Lydia is currently studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, having received scholarship offers… Read more
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Rebecca Perrett and the Gift of the Apparut Violin
Behind every instrument in the Cherubim Collection lies an act of generosity. Rebecca Perrett is the lender of the Apparut violin. Now based in Madrid,… Read more
Newsletters
Here is a selection of the Trust’s frequent newsletters, which provide a more complete round-up of our activities.
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September 2026
🎻 September 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 After 25 years, four harps … Cherubim made the final payment on the Salvi Diana harp in August, but that was the culmination of a year’s fund-raising :: and we would like to say a very warm thank you to supporters who contributed a total of about £14,000.…
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August 2026
🎻 August 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 After 25 years, four harps … We’re only a month away from the most epic event we’ve ever presented.It’s pretty rare to get four harps together – rarer still to enjoy a concert in a beautiful ballroom – and even rarer to be treated to a sumptuous reception beforehand. Also,…
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July 2026
🎻 July 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 Cherubim performances to enjoy Enjoy the performances of the Bach Double Violin Concerto by Nirvana Che-Lai and Emily Li at the Stone House, Lewisham, plus the Vivaldi Double Cello Concerto performed by Betsy Chow and Arturo Serna with the Dorset String Orchestra. Also in this newsletter Alec Banner’s tuneful…
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June 2026
🎻 June 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 Two very different concerts coming up this month In Wiltshire – 4 June A last chance reminder for this unique opportunity to see comedian-pianist-pœt Alistair McGowan – combined with Cherubim Young Musicians Dafydd Owen’s comedy take on tuba & Alec Banner’s tuneful virtuosity on marimba. In London – 23 June Immerse yourself in Bach’s…
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May 2026
🎻 May 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 A brilliant night out – 4 June Alistair McGowan is “An Impressionist at the Piano” TV’s Impressionist Alistair McGowan is one of the country’s top comedy geniuses, long known for his pin-sharp characterisations. Recently he’s branched out as a pianist with a #1 hit in the classical charts…