Review: Hisaishi – Symphony No. 3, Harp Concerto – Ceysson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Composer
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Review: Hisaishi – Symphony No. 3, Harp Concerto – Ceysson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Composer

Joe Hisaishi conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in his Symphony No. 3 'Metaphysica' and Harp Concerto, with harpist Emmanuel Ceysson.

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Review: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (‘From the New World’) – Rotterdam Philharmonic, Lahav Shani
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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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Opera

Review: Echo - Ruby Hughes, Soprano
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Review: Echo - Ruby Hughes, Soprano

Ruby Hughes collaborates with pianist-composer Huw Watkins in a vibrant recital of works by Watkins and Bach, as well as…

Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, October 2020
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Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, October 2020

The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.

Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, November 2020
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Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, November 2020

The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.

Interviews

10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
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10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia

Guitarist Carlotta Dalia answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will she most likely find inspiration? How many hours does she practice each day? And…

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Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Release Wagner's Ring Cycle
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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
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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
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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

5 Best Loudspeakers For Classical Music - 2026
Audio & Tech

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 that best suits classical 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…

Audio & Tech

Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music

Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?

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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: "Reformation" - Mishka Rushdie Momen, Piano
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Review: "Reformation" - Mishka Rushdie Momen, Piano

Mishka Rushdie Momen in Baroque keyboard works by Byrd, Gibbons, and Bull, played on a modern piano.

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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…

Album Reviews

Review: Beethoven - “Revelations” - Complete String Quartets Vol. 2 - Cuarteto Casals

The second album of ("Revelations") of what will become a full cycle of the Beethoven's String Quartets for Harmonia Mundi.…

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Review: Strauss - Also sprach Zarathustra, Don Juan, Till Eulenspiegel - Urbański

Krzysztof Urbanski and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra perform orchestral tone poems by Strauss - Also sprach Zarathustra, Don Juan, and…

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