Composer John Rutter's recommendation of a recording of Brahms's A German Requiem

Brahms's A German Requiem

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a  wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore the music and the different ways of performing it, ending with a recommendation for your library

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Iain Burnside chooses his favourite recording of Mahler's Kindertotenlieder.

Mahler's Kindertotenlieder

Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite version of Brahms' 3rd Symphony.

Brahms' 3rd Symphony

David Owen Norris chooses his favourite version of Vaughan Williams's Sea Symphony.

Vaughan Williams's Symphony no.1 'A Sea Symphony'.

Elin Manahan Thomas's recommendation for the ultimate recording of Britten's War Requiem.

Brahms's A German Requiem

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