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: “Homage to Heifetz” - María Dueñas, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Gustavo Dudamel
María Dueñas plays Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole and Korngold’s Violin Concerto with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel.
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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
Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 - A Beginners Guide
Mahler - Symphony No. 5 - A Beginner's Guide
Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 ("Scottish") - A Beginners Guide
Opera
Review: Verdi - Otello - Kaufmann, Pappano (2020)
Few years after his live DVD in the same role, tenor Jonas Kaufmann and conductor Antonio Pappano return to Verdi's…
Review: Anima Aeterna - Jakub Józef Orlińsky, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orlińsky's third solo album with Il Pomo d’Oro continues his Baroque journey and presents a selection of well-known…
Review: Handel - Theodora - Il Pomo d'Oro, Emelyanychev
Maxim Emelyanychev leads Il Pomo d'Oro and soloists including Joyce DiDonato and Lisettte Oropesa in Handel's recounting of the story…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he practice each day? And…
My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
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.
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…
Audio & Tech
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 make your loved ones happy.
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: Schubert - Late Piano Sonatas - Claire Huangci
Claire Huangi’s ambitious all-Schubert program features the late sonatas, excerpts from Schwanengaseng, and the Drei Klavierstücke.
Review: Saint-Saëns - Symphonies No. 1 & 2 - Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, Kantorow
Jean-Jacques Kantorow continues his journey with Saint-Saëns, this time conducting the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège in the early Symphonies…
Review: Bartòk - The Wooden Prince & Dance Suite - Măcelaru
Cristian Măcelaru and WDR Sinfonieorchester's second collaboration for Linn features Bartòk's The Wooden Prince and Dance Suite.
Review: "On DSCH" - Igor Levit, Piano
Pianist Igor Levit performs Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues, with Ronald Stevenson’s Passacaglia On DSCH.
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