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Record Review Episodes

  1. 18/01/2025

    A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.

  2. Holst's The Planets in Building a Library with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor

    Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite version of Holst's The Planets in Building a Library.

  3. Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto in Building a Library with Joanna MacGregor and Andrew McGregor

    Joanna MacGregor chooses her favourite version of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto.

  4. Copland's Rodeo in Building a Library with Ben Gernon and Sarah Walker

    Conductor Ben Gernon's personal recommendation for Copland's Rodeo.

  5. Britten's Ceremony of Carols in Building a Library with Jeremy Summerly and Andrew McGregor

    Jeremy Summerly chooses his favourite version of Britten's seasonal Ceremony of Carols.

  6. Wagner's Siegfried Idyll in Building a Library with Gillian Moore and Andrew McGregor

    Gillian Moore chooses her favourite recording of Wagner's Siegfried Idyll.

  7. Bach's Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord in A minor with Simon Heighes and Andrew McGregor

    Simon Heighes' personal recommendation of Bach's Concerto for Flute, Violin & Harpsichord.

  8. Poulenc's Stabat Mater, in Building a Library with Jeremy Sams & Andrew McGregor

    Jeremy Sams selects his favourite version of Poulenc's Stabat Mater.

  9. Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor, in Building a Library with Nicholas Kenyon & Andrew McGregor

    Nicholas Kenyon selects his favourite version of Mozart's Symphony no.40 in G minor K.550.

  10. Berlioz's song cycle, Les nuits d'Γ©tΓ©, in Building a Library with Flora Willson & Andrew McGregor

    Flora Willson selects her favourite version of Berlioz's Les nuits d'Γ©tΓ©

  11. Verdi's Il trovatore in Building a Library with Roger Parker and Andrew McGregor

    Roger Parker picks his favourite version of Verdi's opera Il trovatore.

  12. Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2 in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor

    A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.

  13. Schumann's Piano Trio No 1 in D minor in Building a Library with Allyson Devenish & Andrew McGregor

    Allyson Devenish selects her favourite version of Schumann's Piano Trio No 1 in D minor.

  14. Franz Schubert's Octet D. 803 in Building a Library with Tasmin Little & Andrew McGregor

    Tasmin little selects her favourite version of Franz Schubert's Octet in F major.

  15. Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in Building a Library with Richard Wigmore & Andrew McGregor

    Richard Wigmore selects his favourite version of Beethoven's Symphony No. 4

  16. Brahms Symphony No. 1 in Building a Library with Katy Hamilton & Andrew McGregor

    Katy Hamilton selects her favourite recording of Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor.

  17. JS Bach's English Suites in Building a Library with Lucy Parham & Andrew McGregor

    Lucy Parham selects her favourite piano version of JS Bach's Six English Suites.

  18. Strauss's Don Quixote in Building a Library with Nigel Simeone & Sarah Walker

    Nigel Simeone selects his favourite version of Strauss's Don Quixote

  19. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Bruckner with William Mival and Andrew McGregor

    William Mival picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer Bruckner.

  20. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Janacek with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor

    Nigel Simeone picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer Janacek.

  21. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: AntonΓ­n DvoΕ™Γ΅k with Katy Hamilton and Kate Molleson

    Katy Hamilton picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer AntonΓ­n DvoΕ™Γ΅k.

  22. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Beethoven with Marina Frolova-Walker and Andrew McGregor

    Marina Frolova-Walker picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer Beethoven.

  23. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Purcell with Joseph McHardy and Andrew McGregor

    Joseph McHardy picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms composer Henry Purcell.

  24. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Messiaen with Gillian Moore and Andrew McGregor

    Gillian Moore picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer Olivier Messiaen.

  25. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer: Verdi with Roger Parker and Andrew McGregor

    Roger Parker picks five indispensable recordings of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Composer Giuseppe Verdi.

  26. Shostakovich Symphony No 5 with Edward Seckerson and Andrew McGregor

    Edward Seckerson chooses his favourite recording of Shostakovich's Symphony No 5.

  27. Korngold's Violin Concerto in Building a Library with William Mival and Andrew McGregor

    William Mival chooses his favourite recording of Korngold's Violin Concerto.

  28. Chopin's Ballades in Building a Library with Kenneth Hamilton and Andrew McGregor

    Kenneth Hamilton chooses his favourite recording of Chopin's Ballades.

  29. Handel's Theodora with Kirsten Gibson and Andrew McGregor

    Kirsten Gibson chooses her favourite recording of Handel's dramatic oratorio Theodora.

  30. Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor

    Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra.

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