Review: “Homage to Heifetz” – María Dueñas, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Gustavo Dudamel
María Dueñas plays Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole and Korngold’s Violin Concerto with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra under Gustavo Dudamel.
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Review: Beethoven and the Italians - Münchener Kammerorchester, Enrico Onofri
Enrico Onofri conducts the Münchener Kammerorchester in Beethoven's Symphonies Nos. 5, 6 and 7 with works by Cherubini, Spontini and Rossini.
Dvořák
Top 10 - Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”) – The Best Recordings
Best Of Guides
Review: Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 (“Romantic”) – Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner's Symphony No. 4 'Romantic', in Cohrs' 2021 edition.
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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
Review: "Pygmalion" by Rameau and Benda - Apotheosis Orchestra, Bernolet
Two depictions of the myth of Pygmalion, performed by the Apotheosis Orchestra under Korneel Bernolet (Ramée / Outhere Music 2019)
Mozart - A Beginners Guide
One of the few "Greats" of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review…
Review: Beethoven - "Leonore" - René Jacobs
In his new release of "Leonore", René Jacobs perform the early version of Beethoven's opera, "Fidelio", with soloists and the…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he study scores each day?…
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?
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: Beethoven - Complete Piano Concertos - Bavouzet, Swedish Chamber Orchestra
After recording the complete Piano Sonatas, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet performs from the keyboard Beethoven's complete Piano Concertos, along with the "Grand Quintet".
Review: Brahms, Schoenberg - Violin Concertos - Jack Liebeck
Violinist Jack Liebeck perform Schoenberg's and Brahms' Violin Concertos, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Gourlay.
Review: Bach St. Matthäus Passion - René Jacobs
Being such a demanding and lengthy work, every recording of the Matthaus Passion work has its strong and weak moments.…
Review: Ethel Smyth - "The Prison" - Burton, Brailey, Experiential Orchestra, Blachly
A premiere recording of Dame Ethel Smyth's "The Prison" - With Dashon Burton, Sarah Brailey, and the Experiential Orchestra under…
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