BBC New Generation Artists II: Santiago Cañón Valencia

Where Baroque meets Tango: acclaimed soloist Santiago Cańón Valencia pairs Bach cello suites with contemporary South American sounds.

Santiago Cañón Valencia cello

Bach:: Cello Suite in G major BWV 1007 (19’)
Bach:: Cello Suite in D minor BWV 1008 (22’)
Osvaldo Golijov:: Omaramor (a fantasia based on My Beloved Buenos Aires by tango singer Carlos Gardel) (8’)
Santiago Cañón Valencia:: Ascenso Hacia lo Profundo (7’)

The second event in our showcase weekend sees cellist Santiago Cańón Valencia balance two of Bach's towering suites for solo cello with a treasure trove of contemporary South American repertoire – featuring his own music alongside that of renowned Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov. The BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme supports some of the world’s most exciting young instrumentalists, singers and ensembles at the start of their international careers through performance and recording opportunities.

General booking opens on Saturday 15 August at 10am.

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