Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 in Building a Library with William Mival and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor picks the best new classical releases, joined by guests Cathy Newman and William Mival, who recommends his favorite recording of Sibelius's Symphony No. 5.
Andrew McGregor with the week's best new classical releases.
2.10pm
Andrew is joined by guest reviewer Cathy Newman, presenter of Channel 4 News, who picks four new releases that have caught her ear.
3pm
Building a Library: William Mivel, Composition Professor at the Royal College of Music, surveys some of the many recordings of Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 and makes a personal top recommendation. Premiered in 1915, Sibelius wrote his Symphony No. 5 at the instigation of the Finnish government to mark the composer's 50th birthday. The majestic finale was inspired by Sibelius seeing a group of swans taking flight.
3.50pm
Record of the Week: Andrew picks a new release that has most impressed him this week.
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