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CD Review

on BBC Radio 3

Andrew McGregor plays some of this month's newest releases.
9.30 Building a Library: Simon Heighes
I recommends a recording of Purcell's Dido andAeneas.
10.10 A chance to rediscover some classic recordings which have recently been re-issued at a bargain price.
10.30 Rob Cowan reviews the new recordings of Brahms's four symphonies by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Paavo Berglund , and looks at how they compare with the competition.
11.00 An interview with David James and Gordon Jones of the Hilliard Ensemble , whose most recent project on disc includes a fascinating piece of Bach scholarship.
11.30 Disc of the Week: El Cancionero de
Montecassino (excerpts)
Andrew Lawrence-King (harp), La Capella Reial de Catalunya, conductor Jordi Savall Producers Mark Lowther and Andrew Lyle
WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/cdreview E-MAIL: cdreview@bbc.co.uk
DISC DETAILS: call the Radio 3 information Line on [number removed] or consult CEEFAX, BBC1, page 651

Contributors

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Andrew McGregor
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Simon Heighes
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Rob Cowan
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Paavo Berglund
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David James
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Gordon Jones
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Hilliard Ensemble
Conductor:
Jordi Savall
Producers:
Mark Lowther
Producers:
Andrew Lyle

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