Review: Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 1 – Piemontesi, Gewandhausorchester, Honeck
Francesco Piemontesi plays Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 live with the Gewandhausorchester under Manfred Honeck, plus the Op. 118 Piano Pieces.
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Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 5 on Period Instruments – Philipp von Steinaecker
Philipp von Steinaecker conducts the Mahler Academy Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No. 5 on period instruments.
Mendelssohn
Review: Jorge Bolet - The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals
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
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.
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, December 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: Purcell - King Arthur - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh
Paul McCreesh conducts the Gabrieli Consort & Players in Purcell dramatic opera.
Interviews
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
Pianist Martina Filjak tells The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
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…
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: Chopin - Mazurkas, Vol. 1 - Peter Jablonski, Piano
Pianist Peter Jablonksi follows up on his acclaimed 2020 debut recording for the Ondine label, this time with the first half of Chopin's Mazurkas.
Review: Handel - Solomon - Leonardo García Alcarón
Leonardo García Alarcón leads soloists, the Chœur de Chambre de Namur, and Millenium Orchestra in a complete and uncut performance…
Review: Bruckner - Symphony No. 7 - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck
Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner Symphony No. 7, and a contemporary piece by Mason Bates, “Resurrexit”.
Review: Parry - "Judith" - London Mozart Players, Vann
Chandos Records in a debut release of Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry's "Judith", with soloists, the London Mozart Players and…
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