The Finals - 2022

The 2022 final were something really special. Apart from five outstanding performances from our five finalists, Sarah Bayens (our 2018 winner, violin) gave us an incredible return performance, while the public votes were being counted. And Simon Binon (the public choice winner) broke with tradition by demonstrating his amazing whistling skills during his signature end piece, 'La vie en rose'

Our Finalists

Liesl Vanoverberghe - Flute

Liesl Vanoverberghe wins YBT 2022 jury prize with an absolutely outstanding performance of Poulenc's Sonate for flute and piano and a breathtaking rendition of Ian Clarke's 'Zoom Tube'.

Evelien Vaneysendeyk - Harp

First up on stage, Evelien charmed and enchanted us. Her choice of repetoire demonstrated so many different techniques for harp.

Ryohei HIROSE, Elegia (Japans klaaglied) and Marcel GRANDJANY's Fantasy on a theme of Joseph Haydn

Jappe Dendievel - Bassoon

Jappe’s the epitome of the best a musician can be. Before he walked onto the YBT finals’ stage, his career had already taken off, playing in some the world’s top orchestras. His technical mastery of his instrument was totally clear to witness.

Simon Binon - Trumpet (Public Prize).

A simply amazing talent. Simon broke with tradition by demonstrating his amazing whistling skills during his signature end piece, a very special version of 'La vie en rose'

Naomi Rofagha - Piano

Our youngest finalist, at just 16. Naomi chose Sergej Rachmaninov's Prelude in D op.23 nr.4 (Andante cantabile) & Frédéric Chopin's Polonaise in fis op.44. Her playing was delicate and expressive, demonstrating her mastery and passion for her instrument.

Sarah Bayens - Violin

Sarah Bayens (our 2018 winner) came back to gave us an incredible performance of Joseph Ryelandt's Barcarolle for violin and piano and Ludwig Van Beethoven's, Sonata for violin and piano (Presto). And a wonderful rendition of Amy Beach's, Romance.