Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition with Marina Frolova-Walker & Andrew McGregor
The best recording of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition to buy, download or stream, plus the best of the week's new releases.
The best recording of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition to buy, download or stream, plus the best of the week's new releases
Presented by Andrew McGregor
2pm
Gillian Moore's pick of hot new releases: Emilie Mayer, Lassus, Armande de Polignac and Sibelius
3pm
Building a Library
Marina Frolova-Walker's personal recommendation for the ultimate recording of Mussorgsky's colourful, evocative Pictures at an Exhibition
Recommended version: Philadelphia Orchestra, Riccardo Muti (Warner 5747422, download only)
3.45pm
Record of the Week
Andrew's pick of the best of the best
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Claudio Monteverdi
Damigella tutta bella
Singer: Carlo Vistoli. Singer: Hugh Cutting. Ensemble: Les Arts Florissants. Conductor: William Christie.- Nei giardini d'amore. Baroque arias for 2 alti.
- harmonia mundi.
- 101.
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Karol Szymanowski
Violin Concerto no.2 Op.61 (1st mvt)
Performer: Lea Birringer. Orchestra: Rheinische Philharmonie. Conductor: Benjamin Shwartz.- Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 - J盲rnefelt: Berceuse in G Minor -.
- Rubicon.
- 105.
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Emilie Mayer
Symphony no.6 in E major (4th mvt)
Orchestra: North German Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Jan Willem de Vriend.- CPO.
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Orlande de Lassus
Magnificat Deus in adiutorium meum
Ensemble: Magnificat. Conductor: Philip Cave.- Linn.
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Armande de Polignac
Songs from The Jade Flute (excerpt)
Singer: Kitty Whately. Performer: Edwige Herchenroder.- Chandos.
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Jean Sibelius
Laetare Anima Mea, Op.77/1
Performer: Christian Tetzlaff. Orchestra: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Nicholas Collon.- Ondine.
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Hector Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique Op.14 (Marche au supplice)
Orchestra: Orchestre de Paris 鈥� Philharmonie. Conductor: Klaus M盲kel盲.- Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique; Ravel: La valse.
- Decca.
- 4.
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Meredith Monk
Ellis Island
Performer: Julia Hamos.- Naive.
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Gy枚rgy Ligeti
Fanfares (Studies - book 1)
Performer: Julia Hamos.- Naive.
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Johannes Brahms
Brahms: Lerchengesang, Op. 70, No. 2
Performer: Gerold Huber. Lyricist: Karl August Candidus. Singer: Christian Gerhaher.- Brahms: Lieder.
- Sony Classical.
- 27.
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Anton Bruckner
Symphony no.9 in D minor (3rd mvt)
Orchestra: Hall茅. Conductor: Kahchun Wong.- Bruckner: Symphony No. 9.
- Halle Concerts Society.
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