Review: Sibelius Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
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Review: Sibelius Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste

Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius's seven symphonies, his third recording of the complete cycle.

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Review: The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition – 1991-2007
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Review: The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition – 1991-2007

Hyperion's 50-CD box of the first 50 volumes of its Romantic Piano Concerto series: 130 works, 59 composers, 19 pianists, 14 orchestras.
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In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – July 2025
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In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – July 2025

Five new classical music albums worth checking out.

Review: Bach - Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II - Andreas Staier, Harpsichord
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Review: Bach - Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II - Andreas Staier, Harpsichord

Period instrumentalist Andreas Staier revisits Bach, performing the second book of the Well-Tempered Clavier on a harpsichord.

Review: Wagner - Der fliegende Holländer - Lise Davidsen, Gerald Finley, Edward Gardner
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Review: Wagner - Der fliegende Holländer - Lise Davidsen, Gerald Finley, Edward Gardner

Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley take on the leading roles in Wagner's Der fliegende Holländer, conducted by Edward Gardner.

Interviews

10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
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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?…

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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

Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Audio & Tech

Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music

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

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…

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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…

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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…

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Review: Monteverdi - il terzo libro de’ madrigali - Alessandrini
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Review: Monteverdi - il terzo libro de’ madrigali - Alessandrini

Rinaldo Alessandrini returns to Monteverdi with Concerto Italiano, 15 years after his last recording of the composer.

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Review: Mozart - Piano Concertos No. 19 and 27 - Piemontesi, Manze

Francesco Piemontesi, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Andrew Manze in the second volume of their Mozart Piano Concertos series for…

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Review: Elgar - Enigma Variations, Holst - The Planets - Litton, Bergen Philharmonic

Elgar - Enigma Variations and Holst - The planets are performed by the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra under Andrew Litton (BIS,…

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Review: Beethoven - Violin Concerto, Romances - Midori

In her first recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto, Midori is joined by the Festival Strings Lucerne.

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