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.
Beethoven
Review: ‘Lunaris’ - Bruce Liu, Piano
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: Purcell - Dido and Aeneas - Fleur Barron, Matthew Brook, La Nuova Musica, Bates
Fleur Barron and Matthew Brook take the leading roles in Purcell's famous opera, with Giulia Semenzato as Belinda. Conducted by…
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
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…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
Pianist Frank Dupree answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he study scores each day?…
10 Questions With: Anna Fedorova
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
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…
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music.
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
From The Vault
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 traditional songs arranged by Britten.
Review: Bruckner - Symphony No. 6 - BBC Philharmonic, Mena
Juanjo Mena leads the BBC Philharmonic in Bruckner's Symphony No. 6, in the Nowak edition.
Review: Messiaen - Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus - Bertrand Chamayou, Piano
Bertrand Chamayou tackles Messiaen's iconic Vingt Regards sur L'Enfant-Jésus and additional works by Takemitsu, Murail, and others.
Review: "Belle Epoque" - Daniel Hope, Violin
Violinist Daniel Hope in a new album with diverse program of romanticism to modernism, with the Zürcher Kammerorchester and a…
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