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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: Schubert’s Impromptus in Building a Library with Iain Burnside and Andrew McGregor

Schubert’s Impromptus in Building a Library with Iain Burnside and Andrew McGregor

BBC Radio 3 - Record Review, Schubert’s Impromptus in Building a Library with Iain Burnside and Andrew McGregor

Pianist Iain Burnside chooses the ultimate recording of Schubert’s Impromptus, D935.

Pianist Iain Burnside chooses the ultimate recording of Schubert’s Impromptus, D935, in Building a Library, and cellist Natalie Clein shares her personal pick of new releases.

Andrew McGregor with the best new recordings of classical music.

9.30 am
Cellist Natalie Clein’s personal pick of new releases which have caught her ear, plus her 'On Repeat' track – a recording which she is currently listening to again and again.

10.30 am
Building a Library
Pianist Iain Burnside chooses the ultimate recording of Schubert’s Impromptus, D.935 to buy, download or stream.
Some of Schubert’s last masterpieces, this set of four exquisite pieces was only published after the composer’s death with a dedication to the then very young Franz Liszt.
A number of observers feel they come together to form a multi-movement sonata – what do you think?

Iain's choice:
Radu Lupu (piano)
Decca 4609752

Period instrument choice:
Alexei Lubimov (fortepiano)
Zigzag ZZT100102

11.20 am
Record of the Week
Andrew's pick of the best of the best from the last seven days.
Send us your On Repeat recommendations at recordreview@bbc.co.uk or tweet us @BBCRadio3

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