Schumann's 2nd Symphony in Building a Library with Jessica Duchen and Andrew McGregor
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, joined by author & music critic Jessica Duchen, who surveys Schumann's 2nd Symphony and makes a top choice.
Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, joined by author & music critic Jessica Duchen, who surveys Schumann's 2nd Symphony and makes a top choice.
c. 2.10pm
Kirsten Gibson joins Andrew to discuss her favourite new releases of the week.
c.3pm
Building a Library. Andrew is joined by author, librettist & music critic Jessica Duchen to survey recordings of Schumann's 2nd Symphony and make a top recommendation.
A journey from dark, stormy struggle to triumphant joy, Schumann's Second Symphony has often been interpreted as autobiographical. The composer himself wrote in a letter that it 鈥渢old a tale of many joys and sorrows.鈥�
c.3.45pm
Record of the Week: Andrew's top pick.
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