Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme exists to provide concert and recording opportunities to some of the finest young talent on the international music scene. Austrian mezzo-soprano Daniela Lehner sings seasonal Mendelssohn songs, and viola player Maxim Rysanov performs Britten's Lachrymae, accompanied by pianist (and former New Generation Artist) Ashley Wass. Mendelssohn: Fruhlingslied, Op 19 No 1; Winterlied, Op 19 No 3; Neue Liebe, Op 19 No 4; Schlafloser Augen Leuchte Daniela Lehner (mezzo-soprano) Oliver Davies (piano) Britten: Lachrymae Maxim Rysanov (viola) Ashley Wass (piano).