Welcome to the
Vivien & Peter Beckwith
Young Musicians’ Trust
Advancing the education of pupils in music in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, and Malta
Aims of the Trust
The Beckwith Young Musicians’ Trust aims to help and foster the talent of young artists through the award of bursaries, scholarships, prizes and grants primarily through the established Opera platforms and to individual students.
The Trust provides support for artists as they progress from studying at a musical academy to performing at major international opera houses.
the Trustees
Objects of the Trust
Advancing the education of pupils in music in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, and Malta.
Peter & Vivien, and Leslie support artists as they progress from studying at a musical academy to performing at major international opera houses.
Application Process
Each year the Beckwith Young Musicians’ Trust will consider applications from opera houses, festivals, academies and students to support programmes that develop young artists with exceptional potential.
Applications should be made in writing and will be considered by the Trustees on a quarterly basis.
News & Social Season Events
- The Peter & Vivien Beckwith Trust Expands Philanthropic Reach, Partners with Malta’s BOV Joseph Calleja Foundation
- Beckwith Trust Supports CLIP 2024 International Opera Singing Competition and Global Programme for Young Lyrical Artists
- Opera Holland Park 2024 Summer Festival and Young Artists Scheme
Supported Recipients
Salon Opera
London
Salon Opera is a bespoke chamber artists opera company and collective enabling you to host an opera in an intimate setting.
Garsington Opera
Garsington
Garsington Opera gives performances of great artistic quality in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty. Performances take place in the spectacular Opera Pavilion, which sits within the rolling landscape of the Chiltern Hills, less than an hour from London.
Fondazione Mascarade Opera
Florence
Mascarade Opera Studio is the leading independent training and performance institution for singers and répétiteurs in the world. The programme is the an international gold standard for all Young Artists Programmes and Opera Studios.
Supported Artists
Lydia Shariff
Mezzo-Soprano
With a voice described as both powerful and nuanced, she continues to establish herself as a rising star in the operatic world.
Gemma Summerfield
Soprano
Gemma graduated from the Royal College of Music International Opera Studio and continues honing her craft across a wide range of repertoire.
Anna Patalong
Soprano
Growing up in Britain, Anna has garnered critical acclaim across Europe for her “powerful and dark-hued soprano” – Opera Magazine
Testimonials & Supporters
“Peter, Vivien, and Leslie of The Beckwith Trust are celebrated for their magnificent passion and support, which empowers young artists to achieve their dreams.” – Rosetta Cucchi, Artistic Director, Wexford Festival Opera
“The Beckwith Trust for Young Musicians has been instrumental in Salon Opera’s flourishing, providing vital support and encouragement for our young artists.” – Adam Dickson, Artistic Director, Salon Opera
Scholarship application
Each year the Trust will consider applications for young artists with exceptional potential.