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.
Shostakovich
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: Poulenc - La Voix Humaine, Sinfonietta - Veronique Gens, Soprano
Soprano Veronique Gens presents Francis Poulenc's La Voix Humaine with the Orchestre National De Lille, who also perform the composer's…
Review: "Portraits de la Folie" - Stéphanie d’Oustrac, Ensemble Amarillis, Gaillard
Mezzo-soprano Stéphanie d’Oustrac joins Ensemble Amarillis and Héloïse Gaillard in a program of baroque music.
Review: Puccini - Tosca - Buratto, Tetelman, Tézier, Orchestra & Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Harding
Daniel Harding leads the Orchestra & Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Puccini's Tosca, with Jonathan Tetelman, Eleonora Buratto,…
Interviews
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Anna Fedorova
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
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.
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?
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: Respighi - Roman Trilogy - Sinfonia of London, John Wilson
John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London perform Respighi's "Roman Trilogy" - "Roman Festivals", "Fountains of Rome" and "Pines of Rome".
Review: Dvořák - Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World") - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Nathalie Stutzmann
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Dvořák's 9th Symphony ("From the New World") and the "American Suite".
Review: Shostakovich Symphony No. 10, Mahler Symphony No. 10 - Jaap van Zweden
In this 2022 recording, Jaap van Zweden and the Hong Kong Philharmonic perform Shostakovich's 10th Symphony and 2 movements of…
Review: "Clair-Obscur" - Sandrine Piau Sings Strauss, Berg and Zemlinsky
Soprano Sandrine Piau sings Strauss' "Four Last Songs" and lieder by Berg and Zemlinsky.
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