Review: Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 24, Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 3 – Rafał Blechacz
Rafał Blechacz plays Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 and Beethoven's No. 3 with the Dresdner Philharmonie under Kent Nagano.
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Review: Schumann - Complete Symphonies - Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra - Gustavo Dudamel
Gustavo Dudamel conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Schumann’s four symphonies, recorded live at Walt Disney Concert Hall in 2018, on Platoon.
Sibelius
Review: Sibelius - Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic, Saraste
Best Of Guides
Review: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (‘From the New World’) – Rotterdam Philharmonic, Lahav Shani
Lahav Shani conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' and Wagenaar's Cyrano de Bergerac Overture.
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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: John Eccles - "Semele" - AAM, Perkins
A new recording of John Eccles' rarely heard opera, "Semele", with the Academy of Ancient Music under Julian Perkins.
"Ombra Mai Fu" - Cavalli Opera Arias - Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor
Review: Contratenor Philippe Jaroussky performs Francesco Cavalli's opera arias with the “Artasere” ensemble (Warner Classics, 2019)
Review: Anima Aeterna - Jakub Józef Orlińsky, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orlińsky's third solo album with Il Pomo d’Oro continues his Baroque journey and presents a selection of well-known…
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?…
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
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
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…
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: The Kurt Weill Album - Joana Mallwitz
Joana Mallwitz conducts the Konzerthausorchester Berlin in Kurt Weill's two symphonies and “The Seven Deadly Sins”.
Review: "What's Next vivaldi?" - Kopatchinskaja, Antonini
Patricia Kopatchinskaja presents a program which combines Violin Concertos by Vivaldi with contemporary works, together with Il Giardino Armonico and…
Review: Bach - Johannes Passion - Herreweghe (2020)
Philippe Herreweghe and the Collegium Vocale Gent return to Bach's Johannes passion in their third recording of the piece.
Review: Bruckner - Symphony No. 7 - Rattle, LSO
Sir Simon Rattle continues his Bruckner cycle with the LSO, this time conducting the Seventh Symphony.
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