Review: Beethoven – The Last Three Piano Sonatas – Mitsuko Uchida (Live)
Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, Opp. 109, 110 and 111, recorded live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo.
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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.
Review - Piano Postcards - Stephen Hough
Dvořák
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: Purcell - King Arthur - Gabrieli Consort & Players - Paul McCreesh
Paul McCreesh conducts the Gabrieli Consort & Players in Purcell dramatic opera.
Review: John Eccles - "Semele" - AAM, Perkins
A new recording of John Eccles' rarely heard opera, "Semele", with the Academy of Ancient Music under Julian Perkins.
Review: "Il giardino dei sospiri" - Magdalena Kožená
Mezzo Soprano Magdalena Kožená returns to the Baroque repertoire, with a program built around dramatic love scenes from secular Cantatas.
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…
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
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
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 make your loved ones happy.
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?
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: Beethoven - Violin Concerto - Nemanja Radulović, Violin
Nemanja Radulović returns with his Double Sens ensemble in Beethoven's Violin Concerto and the soloist's own orchestration of the Kreutzer sonata.
Review: Forbidden Fruit - Benjamin Appl, James Baillieu
Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist James Baillieu continue their collaboration in a recital that explores the themes of desire and…
Review: Beyond - Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orliński's fourth album of Baroque music, including nine world premieres, continues a partnership with Il Pomo d’Oro and…
Review: "Joy and Desolation" - Tesla Quartet, Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet
The Tesla Quartet is joined by Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein in Mozart's Clarinet Quintet and works by Finzi, Corigliano and Heredia
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