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A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and recommendations.

A thorough look at the week's classical music releases, plus news and the Radio 3 Disc of the Week recommendation.

Record Review: Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor

Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor

BBC Radio 3 - Record Review, Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade with Nigel Simeone and Andrew McGregor

Nigel Simeone discusses his favourite recordings of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.

In Building a Library, Nigel Simeone discusses his favourite recordings of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and Lucy Parham shares some exciting new releases.

Andrew McGregor with the best new recordings of classical music.

9.30 am
Pianist Lucy Parham is in the studio with a clutch of exciting new releases and shares her 'On Repeat' track – a recording which she is currently listening to again and again.

10.30 am
Building a Library: Nigel Simeone discusses his favourite recordings of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade

Scheherazade is a symphonic suite composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in 1888 and based on The Arabian Nights. It is one of his most popular works combining colourful orchestration and gorgeous melodies. 

Rimsky-Korsakov set the scene with a brief introduction: The Sultan Schakhriar, convinced that all women are false and faithless, vowed to put to death each of his wives after the first nuptial night. But the Sultana Scheherazade saved her life by entertaining her lord with fascinating tales for a thousand and one nights. The Sultan, consumed with curiosity, postponed from day to day the execution of his wife, and finally repudiated his bloody vow entirely.

Top Recommendation:
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Charles Mackerras
Telarc CD80208

Also recommended:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fritz Reiner
RCA 09026-68168-2

11.20 am
Record of the Week: Andrew’s top pick.

Send us your On Repeat recommendations at recordreview@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @BBCRadio3

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