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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Review: Mozart - Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 22 - Jan Lisiecki, Manfred Honeck
Jan Lisiecki plays Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 9 (K. 271) and 22 (K. 482) with Manfred Honeck and the Bamberger Symphoniker.
Review: Schumann - Violin Concerto - Midori
Beethoven
Top Five - Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") – The Best Recordings
Best Of Guides
Review: Walton – Symphonies 1 & 2 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Kazuki Yamada
Kazuki Yamada and the CBSO make their DG debut with Walton's two symphonies and Orb and Sceptre.
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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
My Collection: Umberto Jacopo Laureti, Pianist
Pianist Umberto Jacopo Laureti writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums he couldn't live without.
Review: "Tudor Queens" - Diana Damrau, Soprano
Soprano Diana Damrau performs three acts from Donizetti's "Tudor" opera trilogy, with the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and…
Review: Beyond - Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orliński's fourth album of Baroque music, including nine world premieres, continues a partnership with Il Pomo d’Oro and…
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: Pavel Šporcl
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
News
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…
Iceland Symphony Orchestra Appoints Barbara Hannigan as Chief Conductor
soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan will be the ISO's Chief Conductor from 2026.
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.
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?
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: "From Five Continents" - Penelope Thwaites
Somm Recordings presents Choral music and songs by Penelope Thwaites, with soloists including Carolyn Sampson and James Gilchrist. Conduced by Jeffrey Skidmore.
Review: "Italian Inspirations" - Alessio Bax, Piano
Pianist Alessio Bax presents a recital of pieces by Bach, Rachmaninov, Liszt and Dallapiccola, all influenced by Italian culture.
Review: Schumann - Symphonies No. 1 and 3 - LSO, Gardiner
John Eliot Gardiner finishes his new Schumann Symphonies cycle with the London Symphony Orchestra, with Symphony No. 1 ("Spring") and…
Review: Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1 - Melnikov, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Bolton
Alexander Melnikov plays a Blüthner piano from 1859 in Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, with Sinfonieorchester Basel under Ivor Bolton.
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