Meet the Winners of the Open Application

Season 2024-2025

by Classeek

Meet the Winners of the Open Application

We are thrilled to introduce Kryštof Kohout (violin) and Miles Walter (composer) as the two artists selected to join us in the Ambassador Programme 2024-2025, through our open application process.

Kryštof and Miles emerged from a pool of fantastic applicants, showcasing their dedication to their craft and their careers. Their selection underscores our commitment to nurturing emerging artists and providing them with opportunities to flourish in their artistic journeys.

Kryštof Kohout (Violinist)

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Kryštof Kohout, a Czech violinist, has garnered acclaim through his captivating performances at prestigious venues worldwide, including the Barbican Hall and the Liszt Academy, as well as an upcoming debut recital at Carnegie Hall. With a repertoire spanning classical to contemporary, he has earned recognition as a soloist and chamber musician, winning competitions and awards while collaborating with renowned conductors and musicians.

Connect with Kryštof on ClasseekLink

Miles Walter (Composer)

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American composer and pianist Miles Walter's music weave together song and dance in vivid, intelligent counterpoint, drawing on a global wealth of musical strands to plumb the depth and range of human feeling. Praised as "densely contrapuntal" and for its "churning, Romantic-era-infused harmonies,'' his work has been commissioned and performed by prestigious orchestras and ensembles worldwide, earning him accolades and recognition in the classical music community.

Connect with Miles on ClasseekLink

On behalf of the Classeek team and the jury, we’d like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kryštof and Miles and we look forward to supporting them in their artistic development over the coming year. We would also like to express our gratitude to all the applicants for their passion and effort invested in the application process.

For those who did not receive a place this year, we encourage you to keep pursuing your goals – you have bright futures ahead of you and we can’t wait to see where you go from here. And if you’ll still be eligible next year, consider re-applying for our programme.

Applications for the next season will open in spring 2025, so stay tuned for updates and details.

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