Ravel's Miroirs in Building a Library with Yshani Perinpanayagam and Andrew McGregor

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Andrew McGregor with the best new classical releases. c2.10pm The writer and broadcaster Sarah Lenton joins Andrew to review the latest new releases that have caught her ear. 3pm Building a Library: Pianist and composer Yshani Perinpanayagam joins Andrew to survey recordings of Ravel's Miroirs, and make a top recommendation. Maurice Ravel's Miroirs marked a step forward in his musical language. Written in 1905 and dedicated to members of his artistic circle, "Les Apaches", its five richly coloured movements conjure the nocturnal world of owl-moths, melancholy birdsong in the torpor of a dense summer forest, ocean swells, a Spanish jester's dawn serenade and the tolling of midday bells in Paris. Together, they form one of the most imaginative and evocative works in the piano repertoire Top choice: Steven Osborne (piano) Ravel: The complete solo piano music Harmonia Mundi CDA677312 c3.45pm Record of the Week: the new release that has most impressed Andrew this week.