Review: Beethoven – The Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 – Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien open a period-instrument Beethoven violin sonata cycle with the three Op. 12 sonatas and the 'Spring' Sonata, on BIS.
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Review: Hisaishi - Symphony No. 3, Harp Concerto - Ceysson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Composer
Joe Hisaishi conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in his Symphony No. 3 'Metaphysica' and Harp Concerto, with harpist Emmanuel Ceysson.
Review: Jorge Bolet - The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals
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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: "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…
Review: Purcell - King Arthur - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh
Paul McCreesh conducts the Gabrieli Consort & Players in Purcell dramatic 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.
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
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
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: Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 2, Handel Variations - Lars Vogt
In his second volume of his Brahms Piano Concertos cycle, Lars Vogt once again conducts the Northern Sinfonia from the keyboard, in the Second Piano…
Review: Schubert - "Ländler" - Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Piano
Pierre-Laurent Aimard plays over 100 dances for piano by Schubert.
Review: "Russian Spectacular" - Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Lan Shui
Lan Shui and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra perform Mussorgsky's Pictures in and Exhibition and other Russian works.
Review: Schumann - Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 (Re-orchestrated by Mahler) - ORF Vienna Radio Symphony, Alsop
Marin Alsop leads the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Schumann's first two symphonies, re-orchestrated by Gustav…
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