Review: Clavecin XX – Justin Taylor in Harpsichord Concertos by Falla, Poulenc, Françaix and Górecki
Harpsichordist Justin Taylor plays a 20th-century program of concertos and solo works by Falla, Poulenc, Françaix, and Górecki.
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Review: Mahler - Symphony No. 3 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No. 3, with mezzo-soprano Hanna Hipp.
Review: Beethoven - The Cello Sonatas - Watkins, Bax
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Review: Mahler – Symphonies 1-9 – Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov
Semyon Bychkov completes his Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra on Pentatone.
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Beginners Guides
Mahler - Symphony No. 9 - A Beginner's Guide
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Opera
Review: Purcell - Dido & Aeneas - Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo d’Oro, Maxim Emelyanychev
Joyce DiDonato takes the lead role in Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, with Il Pomo d’Oro under Maxim Emelyanychev. Other cast…
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, May 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: "Farinelli" - Cecilia Bartoli, Antonini
Cicilia Bartoli in album of Baroque arias written for the famed castrato Farinelli.
Interviews
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
Violinist Pavel Šporcl answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he practice each day? And…
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
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 headphones that are best suited…
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…
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: "2017" - Christian Lindberg
Christian Lindberg plays and conducts three of his compositions, with Evelyn Glennie and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Review: Bach - Overtures (Orchestral Suites) - Concerto Italiano, Alessandrini
Rinaldo Alessandrini and Concerto Italiano perform the 4 "Overtures" (Orchestral Suites) by Bach and other siblings.
Review: Dvořák - Chamber Works - Jan Vogler
Cellist Jan Vogler’s collaborative project from the Moritzburg Festival features chamber works of Antonin Dvořák, including the "Dumky" Trio.
Review: Schubert - Late Piano Sonatas - Claire Huangci
Claire Huangi’s ambitious all-Schubert program features the late sonatas, excerpts from Schwanengaseng, and the Drei Klavierstücke.
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