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Georgia Mann introduces specially-recorded performances from some of Radio 3's current New Generation Artists. Today, Sterling Elliott plays Brahms's Cello Sonata No. 2, a sweeping, passionate masterpiece which is famously demanding for both cellist and pianist.

Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 in F, Op.99
Sterling Elliott (cello), Joseph Havlat (piano)

Clemens Von Franckenstein: Heisst Es Viel Dich Bitten - 3 Lieder Op.11; No.2
Santiago Sanchez (tenor), Ian Tindale (piano)

For over a quarter of a century, Radio 3鈥檚 prestigious talent scheme has provided an invaluable springboard for many of today鈥檚 leading international soloists and chamber music ensembles. Indeed, a list of the former alumni reads like a Who鈥檚 Who of the international music scene with names like Lisa Batiashvili, Igor Levit, Sean Shibe, Alison Balsom, Anastasia Kobekina and the Belcea Quartet.