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The Record Review of the Century mix

A classical music sequence for Radio 3's Record Review of the Century day, with some of the best classical albums of the last 25 years, from Alfred Brendel to Caroline Shaw.

A specially-curated classical music sequence for Radio 3's Record Review of the Century day, with tracks from some of the best classical albums of the last 25 years - ranging from peerlessly played Schubert from superstar pianist Alfred Brendel's farewell recital, to popular contemporary composer/singer Caroline Shaw's distinctive take on Scottish folk song. Plus, classical elegance and elan from violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter in a concerto by Joseph Bologne, joyous baroque from L'Arpeggiata, and Rodrigo from guitarist Milos Karadaglic.

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Mon 21 Apr 2025 19:00
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

    Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2; III. Rondeau

    Performer: Anne‐Sophie Mutter. Ensemble: Mutter’s Virtuosi.
    • DG.

  • Barbara Strozzi

    Che si può fare

    Music Arranger: Christina Pluhar. Singer: Céline Scheen. Director: Christina Pluhar. Ensemble: L’Arpeggiata.
    • Che si può fare.
    • Warner Classics.
    • 1.

  • Franz Schubert

    Piano Sonata in B flat major, D 960 (3rd mvt)

    Performer: Alfred Brendel.
    • Alfred Brendel The Farewell Concerts.
    • Decca.
    • 7.

  • Florence Price

    Adoration

    Orchestrator: Jim Gray. Performer: Randall Goosby. Orchestra: The Philadelphia Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.
    • Decca Music Group Ltd..

  • Gjermund Larsen

    Duett

    Music Arranger: Ørjan Matre. Choir: Det norske jentekor. Performer: Gjermund Larsen. Performer: Frode Haltli. Director: Anne Karin Sundal-Ask.
    • 2L.

  • Joaquín Rodrigo

    Canario (Fantasía para un gentilhombre)

    Performer: Miloš Karadaglić. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Yannick Nézet‐Séguin.
    • Milos Karadaglic - Aranjuez.
    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 10.

  • Trad.

    The Parting Glass

    Music Arranger: Caroline Shaw. Music Arranger: Sō Percussion. Singer: Caroline Shaw. Performer: Sō Percussion.
    • Rectangles and Circumstance.
    • Nonesuch.
    • 5.

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  • Mon 21 Apr 2025 19:00
    BBC Radio 3

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