Record Review Podcast

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.

Proms Composer - Jon Leifs 20.08.2015 23:41 ↓

Andrew McGregor explores recordings of music by Icelandic composer Jon Leifs

Proms Composer: John Foulds 11.08.2015 25:10 ↓

Andrew McGregor explores recordings of music by John Foulds

Proms Composer: Brett Dean 07.08.2015 22:48 ↓

This week's Proms Composer is Australian Brett Dean.

Proms Composer: Boulez 27.07.2015 24:58 ↓

CD Review explores recordings of music by French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez.

Summer Interview - Carolyn Sampson 18.07.2015 33:18 ↓

Andrew talks to the celebrated and versatile soprano Carolyn Sampson

Proms Composer - HK Gruber 18.07.2015 25:56 ↓

Andrew McGregor explores recordings of music by the many-faceted composer HK Gruber

Brahms Cello Sonata in F major Op.99 11.07.2015 48:17 ↓

Katy Hamilton recommends a recording of Brahms's Cello Sonata No.2, Op.99

Richard Rodgers Carousel 04.07.2015 50:39 ↓

Edward Seckerson recommends a recording of Richard Rodgers' Carousel

Britten Les Illuminations 27.06.2015 42:49 ↓

Erica Jeal recommends a recorded version of Britten's Les Illuminations

Wagner Die Meistersinger 20.06.2015 47:45 ↓

Nicholas Baragwanath recommends a recorded version of Wagner's Die Meistersinger

Monteverdi Il ritorno d'Ulisse 13.06.2015 58:41 ↓

Tess Knighton compares recordings of Monteverdi's least-known opera, Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria, and makes a personal recommendation

Nielsen 3rd Symphony 06.06.2015 46:07 ↓

Andrew Mellor compares recordings of Nielsen's 'Sinfonia Espansiva' and makes a personal recommendation