Review: Beethoven – The Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 – Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
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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: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (‘From the New World’) – Rotterdam Philharmonic, Lahav Shani
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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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Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums,  August 2021
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Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, August 2021

The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.

Review: Echo - Ruby Hughes, Soprano
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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…

Review: Beethoven - "Leonore" - René Jacobs
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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…

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My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
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My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet

Clarinet player Kilian Herold writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums he couldn't live without.

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Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Release Wagner's Ring Cycle
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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
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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
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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

5 Best Loudspeakers For Classical Music - 2026
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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…

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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…

Audio & Tech

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…

Audio & Tech

Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music

Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?

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Review: Hollywood Soundstage - Wilson, Sinfonia of London
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Review: Hollywood Soundstage - Wilson, Sinfonia of London

John Wilson leads his Sinfonia of London in a curation of soundtrack features from some of the memorable films of the 1940s through the 1960s.

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Review: Sibelius - Early Orchestral Works - Susanna Mälkki

Susanna Mälkki leads the Helsinki Philharmonic in three early Sibelius works: the Karelia Suite, Rakastava, and Lemminkäinen.

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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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Review: "Stabat" - Pärt, Macmillan & Vasks - Ross

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge and the Dmitri Ensemble under Graham Ross perform Arvo Pärt's Stabat Mater, with other…

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