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We've recently relaunched the BBC Music Magazine podcast, with two new regular episodes for you to enjoy. In 'Recording of the Month' we explore the best new disc featured in the latest magazine, while in 'First Listen' the editorial team gather round to discuss and rate an exciting upcoming release. Plus, we'll be out and about interviewing musicians for special features in our occasional podcasts.

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Recording of the Month – I Viaggi di Faustina

Find out about a fascinating recording of Baroque operatic gems in this BBC Music Magazine podcast. Editor Oliver Condy and reviews editor Rebecca Franks discuss soprano Roberta Invernizzi's new disc, which is our June Recording of the Month.

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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 Vocal category podcast

Welcome to the fifth of seven weekly BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 podcasts. This week, hear Oliver Condy, Helen Wallace and Rebecca Franks discuss the Vocal category, and then cast your vote at www.classical-music.com/awards2012.

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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 Instrumental category podcast

Welcome to the fourth of seven weekly BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 podcasts. This week, hear Oliver Condy, Helen Wallace and Rebecca Franks discuss the Instrumental category, and then cast your vote at www.classical-music.com/awards2012.

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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 Chamber category podcast

Welcome to the third of seven weekly BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 podcasts. This week, hear Oliver Condy, Helen Wallace and Rebecca Franks discuss the Chamber category, and then cast your vote at www.classical-music.com/awards2012.

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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 Choral category podcast

Welcome to the second of seven weekly BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 podcasts. This week, hear Oliver Condy, Helen Wallace and Rebecca Franks discuss the Choral category, and then cast your vote at www.classical-music.com/awards2012.

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BBC Music Magazine - January 2012

This month's exploration of the best new releases, presented by editor Oliver Condy and reviews editor Rebecca Franks, includes a superlative recording of Mozart's Symphonies Nos 39 and 40, Jonathan Harvey's Bird Concerto with Pianosong, and Shostakovich String Quartets from the Pacifica Quartet.

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BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 Orchestral category podcast

Welcome to the first of seven weekly BBC Music Magazine Awards 2012 podcasts. This week, hear Oliver Condy, Helen Wallace and Rebecca Franks discuss the Orchestral category, and then cast your vote at www.classical-music.com/awards2012

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BBC Music Magazine - Christmas 2011

Oliver Condy and Rebecca Franks will be talking about a selection of the best new releases, including Schubert's great song cycle Winterreise, a stunning recording of Parry's Songs of Farewell, and Paul Hillier's musical telling of the Christmas story.

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BBC Music Magazine - December 2011

Oliver Condy and Rebecca Franks take a look at this month's best new releases. Highlights include a compelling account of Schumann's String Quartets from the Doric Quartet, thrilling Shostakovich performances from the RLPO and Vassily Petrenko, as well as a dip into the world of Henry Purcell.

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BBC Music Magazine - November 2011

This month, we'll be talking about a selection of the best new releases, including Les Arts Florissant's recording Lamentazione, Haydn Piano Sonatas from Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, and Steve Reich's musical reflections on 9/11.

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BBC Music Magazine - October 2011

This month's highlights include an inspired performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, a stunning recital from pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, and contemporary chamber works by Cheryl Frances-Hoad.

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