Review: Beethoven – Complete Variations For Piano, Vol. 3 – Cédric Tiberghien
Cédric Tiberghien pairs Beethoven's Diabelli Variations and three WoO variation sets with Ligeti's Musica Ricercata and Kurtág's Játékok.
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Review: Sibelius Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius's seven symphonies, his third recording of the complete cycle.
Review: Schubert - Treasures - Rudolf Buchbinder, Piano
Bach
Review: Bach - Johannes Passion - Pygmalion, Pichon
Best Of Guides
Review: The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition – 1991-2007
Hyperion's 50-CD box of the first 50 volumes of its Romantic Piano Concerto series: 130 works, 59 composers, 19 pianists, 14 orchestras.
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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
"Ombra Mai Fu" - Cavalli Opera Arias - Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor
Review: Contratenor Philippe Jaroussky performs Francesco Cavalli's opera arias with the “Artasere” ensemble (Warner Classics, 2019)
Review: Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss and Wagner
On her debut album, soprano Lise Davidsen sings arias by Strauss and Wagner, accompanied by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia…
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
Interviews
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
Pianist Frank Dupree answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he study scores each day?…
My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
10 Questions With: Anna Fedorova
10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
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: Mozart - The Sonata Project, Salzburg - Yundi, Piano
Yundi plays Mozart's piano sonatas K. 310, 331 and 457, with the C Minor Fantasie, K. 475
Review: Beethoven - Missa Solemnis - René Jacobs
René Jacobs, Freiburger Barockorchester and RIAS Kammerchor Berlin perform Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
Review: "The Mythos Suite" - Debbie Wiseman, Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry narrates from his book "Mythos", to music by Debbie Wiseman with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Review: Mozart - String Quintets K. 515, 516 - Quatuor Van Kuijk
In their third Mozart recording on Alpha Classics, the Quatuor Van Kuijk plays Mozart's Strings Quintets in C Major (K.515)…
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