Review: Emilie Mayer – Symphonic Works, Volume 1 – Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Bernhard Forck
Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin and Bernhard Forck play Emilie Mayer’s Symphony No. 1 and two overtures, with Alexander Melnikov in the Piano Concerto.
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Double Review: Brahms - Late Solo Piano Works - András Schiff, Anna Fedorova
Anna Fedorova plays Brahms' late Opp. 117-119 piano sets; András Schiff adds Opp. 76 and 116 on an 1859 Blüthner.
Schumann
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: Weber - Der Freischütz - Marek Janowski
In his second version on record, Marek Janowski is joined by a talented cast of soloists and is accompanied by…
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, June 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: Britten - Peter Grimes - Skelton, Wall, Bergen Philharmonic, Gardner
Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic in Britten's masterful opera, with Stuart Skelton as Peter Grimes.
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?…
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
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
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
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: Schumann - String Quartets, Piano Quintet - Quatuor Hanson, Adam Laloum
Quatuor Hanson plays Schumann three String Quartets and Piano Quintet with pianist Adam Laloum.
Review: "Piazzolla Reflections" - Ksenija Sidorova, Accordion
Accordion player Ksenija Sidorova in a program ranging from Bach to Piazzolla.
Review: Beethoven And Sibelius Violin Concertos - Christian Tetzlaff
In his second recording of both concertos, Christian Tetzlaff is joined by Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin under Robin Ticciati
Review: Franck and Chopin - Cello Sonatas - Gautier Capuçon, Yuja Wang
Gautier Capuçon and Yuja Wang perform Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata in a transcription for cello and piano, and Chopin's Cello…
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