大象传媒

Clemency Burton-Hill introduces the second of four programmes showcasing the talents of Radio 3's starry line-up of New Generation Artists. Now in its 16th year, the New Generation Artists scheme brings listeners the very best of emerging British and international talent. The 'NGAs' are offered many opportunities to perform in chamber concerts and with the 大象传媒 orchestras; every day this week we hear the fruits of their work in the studio, in recordings made specially for Radio 3.

In today's programme British mezzo-soprano Kitty Whately sings Ireland's Songs Sacred and Profane and French viola-player Lise Berthaud performs a Hindemith Sonata, before the two join forces in three songs by Frank Bridge. The programme starts with three fugues from Bach's great compendium The Art of Fugue, performed by the Armida Quartet from Germany.

Bach: Contrapunctus I, IV and XI from 'The Art of Fugue'
Armida Quartet

Ireland: Song Sacred and Profane
Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano), James Baillieu (piano)

Hindemith: Viola Sonata in F, Op 11 No 4
Lise Berthaud (viola), David Saudubray (piano)

Frank Bridge: 3 Songs for mezzo-soprano, viola and piano
Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano), Lise Berthaud (viola), Joseph Middleton (piano).