Review: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (‘From the New World’) – Rotterdam Philharmonic, Lahav Shani
Lahav Shani conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' and Wagenaar's Cyrano de Bergerac Overture.
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Review: Clavecin XX - Justin Taylor in Harpsichord Concertos by Falla, Poulenc, Françaix and Górecki
Harpsichordist Justin Taylor plays a 20th-century program of concertos and solo works by Falla, Poulenc, Françaix, and Górecki.
Review: Beethoven - The Cello Sonatas - Watkins, Bax
Dvořák
Review: "Invocation" - Elsa Dreisig, Soprano
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
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – May 2025
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
In Short - 5 Albums Worth Your Listen - August 2024
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
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
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
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.
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?
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…
From The Vault
Review: 'Bach Inspiration' - Thibaut Garcia, Guitar
Thibaut Garcia's new album, "Bach Inspirations" is a fascinating journey from the 18th to the 21st century, all masterfully played on his pure toned classical…
Box Set Review: Field Piano Concertos And Nocturnes - Frith (Naxos)
This box set groups Benjamin Frith's 6 volumes of the Irish composer's Piano Concertos and Nocturnes, with four Piano Sonatas.
Review: "Magnificat 2" - The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, Nethsingha
The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge and Andrew Nethsingha on their second installment completely dedicated to settings of the…
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
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