大象传媒

Every day this week we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 大象传媒 New Generation Artists scheme. Presented by Fiona Talkington.

Founded in 1999 with the aim of supporting and nurturing some of the world鈥檚 most exciting young musicians at the start of their international careers, the NGA scheme now boasts well over a hundred distinguished alumni, many of whom are major players on the world stage.

Membership of the NGA scheme is for a period of just over two years, during which time artists can expect to appear at some of the UK鈥檚 most prestigious venues and festivals, perform with the 大象传媒 orchestras, make studio recordings, and commission new work.

Today we hear from Antoine Tamestit (2004-2006) and Martin Helmchen (2005-2007), both of whom are now major players on the world stage.

Haydn: Symphony No 95 in C minor
Bartok: Viola Concerto
Bartok: Allegro giocoso, from 鈥�44 Duos鈥�
Shostakovich: Symphony No 6

Antoine Tamestit (viola)
SWR Symphony Orchestra
Hartmut Haenchen, conductor

Prokofiev: String Quartet No 2
Calidore Quartet

Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor
Martin Helmchen (piano)
Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Klaus Makela, conductor