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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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
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Andrew Taheny in a Flourishing Season of Baroque Performance
Cherubim Awardee Andrew Taheny continues to build an impressive and wide-ranging profile within the UK’s early music scene, with an especially busy and rewarding season… Read more
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Erin Healy prepares for a glittering Scheherazade solo with London Schools Symphony Orchestra
This summer, Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to support Erin Healy as she takes on one of the most iconic solo violin roles in the… Read more
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Cherubim Alumna Heather Brooks wins North & East London Young Musician of the Year 2026
We are delighted to congratulate Cherubim alumna Heather Brooks (harp), who has been named North & East London Young Musician of the Year 2026. The final took… Read more
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Awardee Update: Iván Carrillo — Collin-Mezin Cello Repair & Recent Performances
We are pleased to share an update from Iván Carrillo, awardee of the Collin-Mezin cello and Curzon case, supported by the Cherubim Music Trust. Iván recently performed C.P.E. Bach’s… Read more
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Progress Update: Emma Buckley
We are delighted to share a recent progress update from Emma Buckley, recipient of the Cherubim Salvi Aurora Harp, who continues to make excellent strides in her… Read more
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Welcoming our new oboe awardee: Sylvie Ellerby
We are delighted to welcome Sylvie Ellerby as a new Cherubim awardee and to support her musical development through the loan of a Howarth Rutter XL Oboe. Sylvie’s… Read more
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Introducing Nadia Wilson – Recipient of the Woolston Violin and E. Miquel Bow
Cherubim Music Trust is delighted to introduce Nadia Wilson, the latest young artist to be supported through the loan of a Jonathan Woolston violin and Emile Miquel bow. Nadia… Read more
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Cherubim String Weekend 2025: A Celebration of Young Talent in Tisbury
The first weekend of November saw Tisbury come alive with music, energy, and inspiration as young musicians from across the UK gathered for the Cherubim String… 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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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…
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April 2026
🎻 April 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 Happy Easter everyone. In this e-news round-up you can watch Cherubim Young Musician Betsy Chow perform with her teacher, Cherubim Deputy Director Arturo Serna. You can also visit our YouTube and enjoy an exquisite performance of Debussy’s Harp Trio by Lily Owens & Defne Anar, both now at the RAM. As a result…
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March 2026
🎻 March 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 For 25 years Cherubim has quietly transformed the lives of 160 young musicians by giving them access to exceptional instruments. What began with a single cello has grown into the nationally recognised ‘Cherubim Collection’, currently supporting 60–70 performers. To celebrate we would like your help in raising an…
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February 2026
🎻 February 2026 Cherubim News Highlights 🎶 We start our Anniversary year with an updated Angel logo designed by Sam Steer, who designs most of our communications, and has also created the upgraded website with Stephen Welford. XXV Anniversary Appeal This year we are appealing for £100,000 with which to fund Cherubim’s next steps, including the purchase…