Review: Beethoven – The Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 – Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien open a period-instrument Beethoven violin sonata cycle with the three Op. 12 sonatas and the 'Spring' Sonata, on BIS.
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Review: Hisaishi - Symphony No. 3, Harp Concerto - Ceysson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Composer
Joe Hisaishi conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in his Symphony No. 3 'Metaphysica' and Harp Concerto, with harpist Emmanuel Ceysson.
Review: Jorge Bolet - The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals
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Schubert
Review: Schubert/Liszt - Wanderer Fantasy, Tchaikovsky - Concert Fantasy - Lukas Geniušas
Best Of Guides
Review: Dvořák – Symphony No. 9 (‘From the New World’) – Rotterdam Philharmonic, Lahav Shani
Lahav Shani conducts the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' and Wagenaar's Cyrano de Bergerac Overture.
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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: Beethoven - Fidelio - Davidsen, Janowski
Lise Davidsen takes on the role of Leonore in Beethoven's Fidelio, with Dresdner Philharmonie under Marek Janowski.
Review: "Invocation" - Elsa Dreisig, Soprano
Elsa Dreisig presents a varied program of soprano arias from Dvořák, Janáček, Puccini, Bellini, Beach, Uccelli, Wagner, and Grieg.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, June 2024
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Interviews
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he practice each day? And…
My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
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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.
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: Dreams of a new day - Will Liverman, Paul Sánchez
Baritone Will Liverman and pianist Paul Sánchez in a program of songs by black composers.
Review: Villa Lobos - Guitar and Harmonica Concertos - Barrueco, Staneck
Guitarist Manuel Barrueco and harmonica player José Staneck plays two of Villa Lobos' Concerto, together with the São Paulo Symphony…
Rachmaninov - Symphony No. 2 - Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Ticciati
Robin Ticciati conducts the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin in Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2.
Review: "Mozart Momentum 1786" - Leif Ove Andsnes, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
In a follow up his 2021 release, Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra present Mozart's Piano Concertos No.…
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