York Minster chorister in BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year Final

A young chorister from York Minster is set to compete alongside three other boys and four girls on Monday (28 October) to win the title of BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2013. 

Peter Aksamit-Hollingworth is a Year 8 pupil at the Minster School, and will sing two short pieces before a panel of judges in St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, next week.

The coveted title is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious in the country and with around 1000 choristers entering each year, winning a place in the top eight is already a remarkable achievement. 

One girl and one boy will each be awarded the title BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year 2013. This annual Radio 2 event is open to choristers between the ages of 11 and 17 who sing regularly with their choir in services.

“Peter only joined the Minster Choir last year, and it has been a pleasure having him as part of the team, so we are extremely proud of him for progressing so far in this competition.  He has got a beautiful voice, so we wish him the very best of luck in the final,” comments Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster. 

The two chosen winners will each receive a trophy and tuition with a vocal coach. They may also have opportunities to appear and perform on national radio and television.

For more information, please visit www.yorkminster.org

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