Intérprete: Chaos String Quartet

The wide-ranging programme, titled "Glitter and Be Gay!", highlights the work of two composers who were open about their sexual orientations at a time when few contemporaries came out.

An eclectic programme running from Purcell to Nina Simone kept with the Festival's tradition of presenting up-and-coming classical musicians.

BBC Radio 3 is celebrating 25 years of the New Generation Artists scheme with a special day of programming on Monday 3rd March.