Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.1 'Winter Daydreams' in Building a Library with Jonathan Cross and Andrew McGregor

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Navigating the best new classical albums of music for Christmas and the festive period. Presented by Andrew McGregor. 2.10pm Sarah Walker picks some of her favourite seasonal new releases. 3.00pm Building a Library Jonathan Cross assesses recordings of Tchaikovky's Symphony No. 1 "Winter Daydreams" and makes a top recommendation. First performed in Moscow in 1868 after many years of soul-searching and hard graft, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1, entitled "Winter Daydreams", is a triumphantly atmospheric winter wonderland soundscape. Top choice: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor) Deutsche Grammophon 4636152 3.45pm Record of the Week Andrew's pick of the best of the best new Christmassy releases.