News

This page contains the latest news for cellist Maxim Calver. For more information visit our Concert page or to get in touch, contact us.

Max performs in Final!

13/05/2018

Max performed Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations in the Grand Final of BBC Young Musician 2018. His performance with the CBSO under the baton of Mark Wigglesworth was praised for its 'natural ease' and 'emotional lyricism'.

Lauren Zhang (piano) was crowned the winner after an amazing performance but both Max and Rob Burton (sax) performed to widespread critical acclaim. 

View his final performance by clicking the play icon opposite:

Max is a Finalist!

11/05/2018

After winning his Category Final, Max competed in the semi finals of BBC Young Musician 2018 at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Aired on BBC 4, he produced a stunning performance to advance to the Grand Final, which will be broadcast live on BBC 4 on Sunday 13th May.

The two other finalists are: Lauren Zhang (piano), Rob Burton (sax)

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Max wins his Category!

06/04/2018

Max won the Strings Category Final at BBC Young Musician 2018 which took place at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The other finalists were Elodie Chousmer-Howelles, Will Duerden, Stephanie Childress and Torrin Williams.

The next round (semi finals) will be broadcast on BBC 4 on Friday 11th May, where he will compete against the winners of the other categories.

View his complete performance by clicking the play icon opposite: