Sibelius's Symphony No. 5 in Building a Library with William Mival and Andrew McGregor

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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 Mival, 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. Top choice: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Simon Rattle (cond.) Berlin Philharmonic BPHR150071 3.50pm Record of the Week: Andrew picks a new release that has most impressed him this week.