2026 Proms season showcase - Sterling Elliott
American cellist Sterling Elliott plays Brahms's Second Cello Sonata in a recording made at the BBC studios.
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’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.
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Johannes Brahms
Cello Sonata no.2 in F major, Op.99
Performer: Sterling Elliott. Performer: Joseph Havlat.![]()
Clemens von Franckenstein
Is it too much to ask of you - Heisst Es Viel Dich Bitten - 3 Lieder Op.11; No.2;
Performer: Ian Tindale. Singer: Santiago Sánchez.
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