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Kate Molleson continues her winter series celebrating the prodigious talents of the current members of Radio 3's young artist programme. Today Alexander Gadjiev plays Chopin at the Royal Festival Hall, the Aris play Brahms on their latest recording and Ema Nikolovska pairs up with Timothy Ridout for more Brahms, his ravishing songs for viola, recorded at Wigmore Hall.

Chopin: Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38, Polonaise in f sharp minor Op. 44, and Mazurka in C minor Op. 56 No. 3
Alexander Gadjiev (piano)

Brahms: Two songs for voice, viola and piano Op. 91
Ema Nikolovska (mezzo),Timothy Ridout (viola), Jonathan Ware (piano)

Brahms: String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51 No. 1
Aris Quartet

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.