2026 Proms season showcase - Hana Chang

Georgia Mann introduces specially recorded performances from some of Radio 3's current New Generation Artists. In this first programme in a series of programmes over the summer months, Santiago Sanchez sings a popular song from Argentina, and jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz pays homage to the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Hermeto Pascoal.

Fritz Kreisler: Aucassin and Nicolette
Hana Chang (violin), Jonathan Ware (piano)

Carlos Guastavino: La siempre viva
Santiago Sanchez (tenor), Marcelino Echeverría (guitar)

Emma Rawicz: Chorinho pra Hermato
Emma Rawicz (tenor sax) with Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone) Dominic Ingham (violin) Will Sach (double bass) Jack Thomas (drums)

Clara Schumann: 3 Romances, Op 22
Hana Chang (violin), Elisabeth Brauss (piano)

Balakirev: Spanish Song
Erika Baikoff (soprano), Sholto Kynoch (piano)

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