Review: Sibelius – Violin Concerto, Lemminkäinen Suite – Bahari, Rouvali
Ava Bahari joins Santtu-Matias Rouvali and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra for Sibelius's Violin Concerto and Lemminkäinen Suite.
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Review: Martinů - The Symphonies - Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša
Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker play Bohuslav Martinů's six symphonies.
Bartók
Top Five - Bartók - Concerto for Orchestra – The Best Recordings
Best Of Guides
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
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: Mozart - Haffner-Akademie - Anna Prohaska, Ensemble Resonanz, Riccardo Minasi
Mozart's opera arias and the Haffner symphony, performed by Soprano Anna Prohaska with Ensemble Resonanz under Riccardo Minasi.
Tchaikovsky - A beginners Guide
Where to start when you want to get to know the music of Tchaikovsky, one of the leading figures in…
Review: Made for Opera - Nadine Sierra, Soprano
Nadine Sierra's new release with the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai presents three iconic heroines from operas by Verdi, Donizetti,…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
Conductor Robert Treviño 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: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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: Brahms - Late Piano Works - Paul Lewis
In a new recording for Harmonia Mundi, Paul Lewis performs Brahms' Op. 116-119, the captivating final sets of works the composer wrote for piano.
Review: "Sturm und Drang" - The Mozartists, Ian Page
This is the first of a seven part series that examines the "Sturm und Drang" period, including Symphony No. 49…
Review: Niklas Sivelöv - Piano Concertos - Composer, Malmö Symphony Orchestra
Niklas Sivelöv performs three of his own Piano Concertos, with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra.
Review: Bach - Concertos For 2, 3, 4 Pianos - David Fray
David Fray joins a group of 3 more pianists to record Bach's multiple pianos concertos.
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