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Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

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Beethoven: Symphony No 5 02.01.2016 49:54

Nicholas Baragwanath recommends a version of Beethoven's 5th Symphony

Poulenc Organ Concerto 26.12.2015 49:47

Oliver Condy recommends a version of Poulenc's Organ Concerto

Nielsen Symphony No. 6 19.12.2015 55:30

Stephen Johnson surveys recordings of Nielsen's Symphony No.6, his "Sinfonia semplice"

Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39 12.12.2015 46:06

Gillian Moore recommends a recorded version of Sibelius's 1st Symphony in E minor

Schubert Mass No. 6 in E flat, D950 09.12.2015 52:53

Jeremy Summerly compares recordings of Mass No. 6 in E flat, D950, by Schubert - a powerful masterpiece, written during the final year of the composer's life.

Bellini Norma 28.11.2015 57:44

Roger Parker recommends a recording of Bellini's opera Norma

Bartok Piano Concerto No.2 21.11.2015 50:33

Harriet Smith compares recordings of Bartok's Second Piano Concerto, widely recognised as one of the most technically challenging pieces in the repertoire, and makes a personal recommendation.

Poulenc Flute Sonata 14.11.2015 48:16

David Owen Norris recommends a version of Poulenc's Flute Sonata

Building a Library on Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks 11.11.2015 1:01:04

With Andrew McGregor, an edited version of the regular CD Review slot.

Berg Violin Concerto 31.10.2015 43:44

Kate Molleson recommends a version of Berg's Violin Concerto

Building a Library: Mozart Symphony No.36 'Linz' 24.10.2015 51:43

Building a Library: Richard Wigmore compares recordings of Mozart's Symphony No. 36 in C major, K425, known as the Linz Symphony, which was written in just four days during the Mozarts' stopover in the Austrian town of Linz whilst travelling in late 1783. When the local count heard of their arrival he announced a concert, and the composer had very little time to provide a symphony for it!

Rebecca Clarke Viola Sonata 17.10.2015 43:39

Helen Wallace recommends a recorded version of Rebecca Clarke's Viola Sonata

Haydn Trumpet Concerto 10.10.2015 41:47

As part of BBC Music's Ten Pieces Secondary, which aims to open up the world of classical music to children aged 11 and above, Hannah French compares available versions of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E flat major and makes a personal recommendation. A favourite of the trumpet repertoire and possibly Haydn's most popular concerto, this work was composed in 1796 while the composer was working on The...

Verdi Requiem 03.10.2015 50:09

Flora Willson recommends a recorded version of Verdi's Requiem

Beethoven Symphony No 4 19.09.2015 54:37

Rob Cowan recommends a recorded version of Beethoven's 4th Symphony.

Proms Composer: Arvo Part 14.09.2015 28:50

Estonian-born Arvo Part is the final Proms Composer for 2015 Summer CD Review

CD Review Interview: Marin Alsop 12.09.2015 32:34

Andrew McGregor talks to Marin Alsop about her recordings and career

Proms Composer: Franz Schmidt 07.09.2015 23:47

This week's Proms Composer is Austrian composer and cellist Franz Schmidt (1874-1939)

Proms Composer: Henry Cowell 01.09.2015 27:22

American composer Henry Cowell (1897-1965) is this week's Proms Composer.