Radio Times

Review by:

Patrick Mulkern

A year of anticipation finally pays off for one talented individual as the biennial competition moves from Cardiff to the Sage Gateshead for the final, recorded just a few hours earlier. Each of the three finalists must play a full concerto with the Northern Sinfonia under Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits.

The winner bags a trophy, £2,000 and the support of a two-year scheme paid for by the BBC and run by the Young Concert Artists Trust.

Also, 2010 winner Lara Melda returns to play a movement from Rachmaninov’s much-loved Piano Concerto No 2.

About this programme

Clemency Burton-Hill and Josie D'Arby present as the three finalists perform a concerto of their choice with the Northern Sinfonia at the Sage Gateshead. Composer Eric Whitacre and classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic provide analysis of the music, and there is a recital by pianist Lara Melda, who won the title in 2010. Last in the series.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter

Clemency Burton-Hill

Presenter

Josie D'Arby

Crew

Series Editor

Paul Bullock

Series Producer

Ryan Minchin

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