大象传媒

Clemency Burton-Hill presents another programme in this summer series showcasing the talents of the 大象传媒's New Generation Artists.

As part of the 大象传媒's commitment to developing and nurturing young talent, 大象传媒 Radio 3 launched its New Generation Artists scheme in the autumn of 1999. Now well into its second decade, the scheme has already acquired the reputation of being a world leader for young artists. Every autumn six to seven artists or groups who are beginning to make a mark on the national and international music scene are invited to join the scheme, which offers them unique opportunities to develop their considerable talents. These include concerts in London and around the UK, appearances and recordings with the 大象传媒 Orchestras, special studio recordings for Radio 3, and, last but not least, appearances at the Proms.

Tonight, a chance to hear four current members of the NGA scheme in one of the greatest chamber works of the twentieth century: Messiaen's searing Quartet for the End of Time, written in 1941 when the composer was imprisoned in Stalag VIII-A, a prisoner-of-war camp in G枚rlitz.

Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time
Zhang Zuo (piano), Elena Urioste (violin), Mark Simpson (clarinet), Leonard Elschenbroich (cello

Szalowski: Sonatina
Mark Simpson (clarinet), Richard Uttley (piano)

Luca Lombardi: Essay 3
Leonard Elschenbroich (cello)

Simon Holt: Escamaruza
Mark Simpson (clarinet), Richard Uttley (piano).