大象传媒

From the 大象传媒鈥檚 iconic studios at Maida Vale in London, Katie Derham presents the World Service鈥檚 annual concert featuring members of the 大象传媒 New Generation Artists scheme past and present. Founded in 1999 with the aim of nurturing and promoting some of the world鈥檚 finest young musicians at the start of their international careers, the list of NGA alumni is now well over a hundred and includes some of the biggest names in classical music. Participants are offered the chance to make studio recordings, perform with the 大象传媒鈥檚 orchestras, and at many of the UK鈥檚 most prestigious venues and festivals including London鈥檚 Wigmore Hall and the 大象传媒 Proms.
Today we hear live performances from Annelien Van Wauwe from Belgium, one of the most exciting and original clarinettists of her generation; star British bass baritone Ashley Riches, equally at home on the operatic stage and the concert platform; and acclaimed jazz guitarist Rob Luft and his Quintet.