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Radio 3,27 Jun 2026,119 mins

Brahms Op.116-119 in Building a Library with Lucy Parham

Record Review

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Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases, joined by pianist Lucy Parham, who surveys recordings of Brahms's late piano works Op.116-119 and picks her favourite. c2.10pm Journalist Hattie Butterworth joins Andrew to review the latest new releases that have caught her ear. 3pm Building a Library: pianist Lucy Parham joins Andrew to survey recordings of Brahms's Op.116-119 and make a top recommendation. In his last four collections for solo piano, Brahms reveals his final confidences in some of his most intimate music. Dark and turbulent yet tender and nostalgic, these works explore the human experience with honesty and acceptance. Nicholas Angelich (piano) Erato 3793022 c3.45pm Record of the Week: the new release that has most impressed Andrew this week.

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