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New Generation Artists: Ben Johnson - Part 2

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Ben Johnson - Part 2

12/08/2012

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British tenor Ben Johnson performs songs by Stefano Donaudy and Vincenzo Bellini.

Presented by Clemency Burton-Hill. British tenor Ben Johnson performs songs by Stefano Donaudy and Vincenzo Bellini, with accompaniment by James Baillieu (piano).

Continuing the series of programmes featuring recordings by the BBC's starry line-up of New Generation Artists. As part of the BBC's commitment to developing and nurturing young talent, the NGA scheme was launched in the autumn of 1999. Now well into its second decade, the scheme has acquired the reputation of being a world leader for young artists.

Today a chance to hear British tenor Ben Johnson perform songs by Italians Stefano Donaudy and Vincenzo Bellini. Introduced by Clemency Burton-Hill.

Stefano Donaudy: Vaghissima sembianza; O del mio amato ben
Bellini: Malinconia ninfa gentile; Ma rendi pur contento; Dolente imagine 

Ben Johnson (tenor)
James Baillieu (piano).

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