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Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' in Building a Library with Ben Gernon and Andrew McGregor

Kate Kennedy joins Andrew McGregor to discuss her selection of the best new releases, and Building a Library on Gershwin's symphonic poem 'An American in Paris' with Ben Gernon.

Andrew McGregor with the best new recordings of classical music.

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Kate Kennedy selects her choice of the best new releases

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Ben Gernon picks his favourite recording of Gershwin's symphonic poem, An American in Paris.

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Record of the Week: Andrew’s top pick.

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1 hour, 59 minutes

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Saturday 14:00

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