大象传媒

New Generation Artists: Kate Molleson begins her Saturday summer series showcasing the current members of Radio 3's prestigious young artists' scheme.

In this first programme, James Newby celebrates 'Nature's Beauty' at the Oxford Lieder Festival. Also today, Alexander Gadjiev plays Beethoven's 'Waldstein' sonata - the third movement of which has been likened to a beautiful sunrise - and the touching Andante favori, originally intended as the sonata's second movement. This gracious miniature touched many hearts in the 1995 大象传媒 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy exchanged tender glances. Beethoven himself often played this piece in Viennese society circles, hence the title, 'favourite Andante.'

Beethoven: Andante favori in F, WoO 57
Beethoven: Piano Sonata in C major, Op. 53 'Waldstein'
Alexander Gadjiev (piano)

Faur茅: Le Papillon et La Fleur (2 Songs, Op.1 - No.1)
Chausson: Le Colibri (7 Songs, Op.2 - No.7)
Rachmaninov: My child you are as beautiful as a flower (6 Songs Op.8 - No.2)
James Newby (baritone), Simon Lepper (piano)

Established two decades ago, Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme is internationally acknowledged as the foremost scheme of its kind. It exists to offer a platform for artists at the beginning of their international careers. Each year six musicians join the scheme for two years, during which time they appear at the UK's major music festivals, enjoy dates with the 大象传媒 orchestras and have the opportunity to record in the 大象传媒 studios. The artists are also encouraged to form artistic partnerships with one another and to explore a wide range of repertoire, not least the work of contemporary and women composers. In recent years Radio 3's New Generation Artists have appeared at many of the UK's music festivals and concert halls. The 大象传媒 New Generation Artists Scheme is not itself a prize, rather it offers a unique two year platform on which artists can develop their prodigious talents. Not surprisingly, the list of alumni reads like a Who鈥檚 Who of the most exciting musicians of the past two decades.