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A stunning showcase of spectacular music and breathtaking virtuosity from world-class musicians who are part of 麻豆社 Radio 3鈥檚 New Generation Artists scheme. In the second of two programmes, they perform music, including works by Britten, Chopin, Strauss and Purcell. Founded in 1999, the NGA scheme nurtures and supports some of the world鈥檚 most talented instrumentalists, singers and ensembles at the start of their international careers through broadcasts on radio, television and performances at some of the UK鈥檚 most prestigious festivals and venues.

German pianist Elisabeth Brauss plays Chopin鈥檚 Scherzo No 2 in B flat minor alongside three keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti. Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe performs a selection of Scottish lute music and Dowland鈥檚 Fantasia. British Soprano Ruby Hughes, who is joined by Indian-American pianist Kunal Lahiry, sings music by Strauss, Purcell and Britten, while the Aris Quartet, formed in Frankfurt, perform a selection of Ervin Schulhoff鈥檚 Five Pieces for String Quartet.

Presented by Georgia Mann from the intimate setting of The Coal Exchange in Cardiff Bay.