Double Review: Brahms – Late Solo Piano Works – András Schiff, Anna Fedorova
Anna Fedorova plays Brahms' late Opp. 117-119 piano sets; András Schiff adds Opp. 76 and 116 on an 1859 Blüthner.
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Review: Verdi - Opera Arias - Lise Davidsen, Edward Gardner
Lise Davidsen sings scenes from five Verdi operas, including Macbeth, Don Carlo and Aida, with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Edward Gardner.
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Review: Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic”) – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 'Romantic', in Cohrs' 2021 edition.
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Beginners Guides
Mahler - Symphony No. 9 - A Beginner's Guide
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Opera
Apple and Sydney Opera House Announce Creative Partnership
Apple and the Sydney Opera House partner on a year-long initiative bringing digital art installations, creative workshops, and a children's…
Review: Weber - Der Freischütz - Marek Janowski
In his second version on record, Marek Janowski is joined by a talented cast of soloists and is accompanied by…
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – May 2025
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
Interviews
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
Pianist Martina Filjak tells The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
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News
Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Release Wagner's Ring Cycle
Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony release Wagner's complete Ring cycle on Delos on May 22, with a two-week Apple…
Michael Tilson Thomas Has Died
Michael Tilson Thomas, the American conductor, pianist, composer and educator, has died at the age of 81.
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music.
Audio & Tech
3 Best Wireless Headphones For Classical Music - 2026
Classical Music has always required special recording engineering efforts, and a good sound equipment to match. Here are 3 wireless headphones that are best suited…
5 Best Loudspeakers For Classical Music - 2026
Classical Music has always required special recording engineering efforts, and a good sound equipment to match. Here are 5 loudspeakers…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
10 Christmas Gifts Ideas for Classical Music Lovers and Musicians
What should you get as a Christmas gift for a classical music lover? here are 10 great ideas that will…
From The Vault
Review: Brahms - Clarinet Sonatas - Jörg Widmann, András Schiff
Jörg Widmann and András Schiff perform Brahms' two Clarinet Sonatas (op. 120), with Widmann's own Intermezzi for piano (ECM, 2020).
Review: Schumann - Piano Concerto, Piano Works - Judith Jáuregui
Judith Jáuregui performs works by Robert and Clara Schumann. Together with the Piano Concerto, the album includes two variations movements…
Review: Shostakovich - Symphonies 1, 14 & 15 - Boston Symphony Orchestra, Nelsons
Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra continue their Shostakovich cycle, with Symphonies No. 1, 14 and 15, with the…
Review: Rouse - Symphony No. 5, Supplica, Concerto for Orchestra - Nashville Symphony, Guerrero
Three contemporary orchestral works by the late Christopher Rouse: Symphony No. 5, Concerto for Orchestra and "Supplica", with the Nashville…
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