What BBT means to our winners

Future

BBT was both a turning point and creative explosion for me as an artist. Being part of the BBT 'musical family' for the last ten years has enabled me to make many different ideas actually happen and allowed me to place projects on a higher level than I had ever thought possible.
Martin Fröst BBT Award Winner 2003

Belief

That such an esteemed panel believed in my talent enough to welcome me to the BB Trust family not only encourages me to develop my gift, but also gives me the support and resources to pursue my dreams.
Joshua Hopkins baritone BBT Award 2006

Support

As a young musician, it is truly amazing to feel the support of the BBT. Support in any possible way, financially, but even more important with their experience, ideas and warm enthusiasm for music which helps to create projects that might never happen without them.
Jörgen van Rijen trombone BBT Award 2006

Exploration

The BBT gave me the opportunity to explore very different types of new repertoire and to share it with a wider audience.
Andrew Kennedy tenor BBT Award 2006

Guidance

For me guidance means much more than only support. It means a very large way of supporting and developing an artist. It means a journey you start together
Christianne Stotijn mezzo-soprano BBT Award 2005

Encouragement

I feel encouraged in my work by the tailor-made support provided not only by the BBT award itself, but also by the supportive collaboration with the Trust's organization team, as well as the truly inspiring musical encounters with members of the Trust's artistic committee.
Christian Poltéra cello BBT Award 2004

Family

You won't get that till you are part of it!
Emma Bell soprano BBT Award 2003

Dreams

The Borletti-Buitoni Trust simply supports and helps young musicians realize their artistic dreams and ideals.
Antoine Tamestit viola BBT Award 2006

Realisation

The BBT was outstanding for me in that it allowed the fruition of several projects, many of which may have come adrift without their support.
Colin Currie percussion BBT Award 2005

Generosity

The generosity of the BB Trust goes far beyond the financial - it is about nurturing a love for music, and giving musicians the support and the space to become better ones.
Jonathan Biss piano BBT Award 2003