Review: Martinů – The Symphonies – Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša
Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker play Bohuslav Martinů's six symphonies.
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Review: Inferno - Behzod Abduraimov, Piano
Behzod Abduraimov plays Czerny, Liszt, Debussy, Stravinsky, and Brahms on Inferno, a fire-themed piano recital.
Schumann
Review: Schumann - Violin Concerto - Midori
Best Of Guides
Review: Mahler – Symphonies 1-9 – Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov
Semyon Bychkov completes his Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra on Pentatone.
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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 2020
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: Wagner - Der fliegende Holländer - Lise Davidsen, Gerald Finley, Edward Gardner
Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley take on the leading roles in Wagner's Der fliegende Holländer, conducted by Edward Gardner.
Review: "Amici e Rivali" - Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres perform Rossini
Lawrence Brownlee and Michael Spyres perform duets and scenes from Rossini's operas. They are joined by mezzo Tara Erraught and…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
Conductor Robert Treviño 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: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
10 Questions With: Anna Fedorova
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
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
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…
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: Handel - Water & Fire - B’Rock Orchestra, Sinkovsky
After recording the complete Schubert symphonies, the B'rock orchestra presents a new album featuring Handel's Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Review: Beethoven - Complete Piano Concertos - Stewart Goodyear
Stewart Goodyear in a new Beethoven Piano Concertos cycle with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under Andrew Constantine.
Review: Bruce Liu Plays Chopin
Bruce Liu, newly-crowned winner of the 18th Fryderyk Chopin Competition, features in Deutsche Grammophon's compilation of his competition highlights.
Review: Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 2 and 5 - Bezuidenhout, Heras-Casado
Kristian Bezuidenhout begins a new cycle of Beethoven's Piano Concerto, with the Freiburger Barockorchestrer under Pablo Heras-Casado.
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