Review: Lutosławski – Cello Concerto, Concerto for Orchestra; Bloch: Schelomo – Jean-Guihen Queyras, Luxembourg Philharmonic, Gustavo Gimeno
Gustavo Gimeno leads the Luxembourg Philharmonic in Lutosławski's Concerto for Orchestra and Cello Concerto, alongside Bloch's Schelomo. Jean-Guihen Queyras is the soloist.
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Review: Beethoven - The Cello Sonatas - Watkins, Bax
Paul Watkins and Alessio Bax perform the complete Beethoven cello sonatas.
Chopin
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Review: Nemanja Radulovic Plays Prokofiev
Nemanja Radulović presents Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto alongside the Sonata for Two Violins, Five Mélodies, and transcriptions.
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Beginners Guides
Mahler - Symphony No. 9 - A Beginner's Guide
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Opera
Review: Mozart x 3 - Elsa Dreisig, Soprano
Soprano Elsa Dreisig, in a collaboration with Kammerorchester Basel, performs some of Mozart's best loved arias from his da Ponte…
Review: Vox Luminis, A Nocte Temporis Perform Charpentier
Charpentier's "Orphée Descendant Aux Enfers" and "La Descente D’orphée Aux Enfers" performed by Vox Luminis and A Nocte Temporis.
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…
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?…
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My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
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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.
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music.
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: “1939” - Violin Concertos By Walton, Hartmann, Bartók - Fabiola Kim, Violin
Violinist Fabiola Kim perfoms three Violin Concerto premiered in 1939, by Bartók, Walton and Hartmann.
Review In Short: Pires And Abbado Perform Mozart
Maria Joao Pires returnes to 2 piano concerto she has recorded before, this time with Abbado and the Orchestra Mozart.
Review: Stravinsky - Symphony in C & Symphony in Three Movements - Sir Andrew Davis
In a new recording for Chandos, Sir Andrew Davis leads the BBC Philharmonic in a performance of Stravinsky's Symphony in…
Review: Four Recent Chopin Albums (2021)
Every month, there are numerous Chopin recordings being released. Tal Agam writes about four new Chopin albums worthy of attention.
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