Review: Orff – Carmina Burana – Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Jader Bignamini
Jader Bignamini conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Orff's Carmina Burana, with soloists Chen Reiss, Reginald Mobley and Andrzej Filończyk.
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Review: Schubert/Liszt - Wanderer Fantasy, Tchaikovsky - Concert Fantasy - Lukas Geniušas
Lukas Geniušas, Modestas Pitrėnas and the Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen pair Tchaikovsky's Concert Fantasy with Liszt's orchestration of Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy.
Double Review: Haydn Piano Sonatas - Donohoe & Kozhukhin
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Review: Isata Kanneh-Mason Plays Prokofiev
Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Ryan Bancroft and the Philharmonia Orchestra, alongside a generous survey of solo piano works.
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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
Year In Review - Our Top Classical Albums for 2022
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2022 comes to an end it's…
Review: "Angelica Diabolica" - Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
In a 2022 performance of works by Handel, Pollarolo, and others, Giulia Semenzato explores the world of the Baroque aria…
Review: "Anima Rara" - Ermonela Jaho, Soprano
Soprano Ermonela Jaho performs opera arias by Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni, Massenet and Leoncavallo with the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
Pianist Lise de la Salle answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will she most likely find inspiration? How many hours does she practice each…
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
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.
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: Beethoven - Complete Bagatelles - Paul Lewis, Piano
After recording the complete Piano Sonatas and Concertos, Paul Lewis turns to the shorter form of the Bagatelle, in a new recording for Harmonia Mundi.
Review: "2017" - Christian Lindberg
Christian Lindberg plays and conducts three of his compositions, with Evelyn Glennie and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Review: Martinů - Symphonies 5 & 6 - SWR, Norrington
Sir Roger Norrington leads the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR in Martinů's symphonies No. 5 & 6.
Review: Il Tenore - Freddie De Tommaso, Tenor
In a follow up to his debut album, tenor Freddie De Tommaso offers this new release, featuring several guest singers,…
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