Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 2 – Simon Rattle (2026)
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Mahler's Symphony No. 2, with Louise Alder and Beth Taylor.
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Review: Susan Tomes - Women and the Piano
Susan Tomes plays piano works by twelve women composers, from Marianne Martínez and Fanny Mendelssohn to Amy Beach and Raie Da Costa.
Review: “Contes” - Sandrine Piau, David Kadouch
In Short – 5 New Piano Albums – October 2026
Review: Liszt - “Metanoia” - Yulianna Avdeeva, Piano
Bartók
Review: Clavecin XX - Justin Taylor in Harpsichord Concertos by Falla, Poulenc, Françaix and Górecki
Best Of Guides
In Short – 5 New Piano Albums – October 2026
Five new piano albums by Lucas Debargue (Gershwin), Klára Würtz (Beethoven), Aaron Pilsan (Chopin), Kit Armstrong (Piano Chronicles), and Minsoo Sohn (Bach).
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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
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, October 2021
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, May 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
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…
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: Nicholas McGegan
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
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
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…
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…
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: Brahms - Piano Concertos - András Schiff, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
András Schiff plays and conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in Brahms' two Piano Concertos, using period instruments.
Review: Grazyna Bacewicz - Orchestral Works Vol. 1 - Oramo, BBC Symphony
Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra on the first in Chandos' series focusing on Grazyna Bacewicz's orchestral works.
Review: Tchaikovsky - Variations, Dvořák - Cello Concerto - John-Henry Crawford
John-Henry Crawford in Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme and Dvořák's Cello Concerto.
Double Review: Chopin Piano Concertos - Grosvenor, Yundi
Benjamin Grosvenor and Yundi Li have both released albums with Chopin's Piano Concertos.
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