Review: Isata Kanneh-Mason Plays Prokofiev
Isata Kanneh-Mason plays Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Ryan Bancroft and the Philharmonia Orchestra, alongside a generous survey of solo piano works.
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Review: "Invocation" - Elsa Dreisig, Soprano
Elsa Dreisig presents a varied program of soprano arias from Dvořák, Janáček, Puccini, Bellini, Beach, Uccelli, Wagner, and Grieg.
Review: Schumann - Violin Concerto - Midori
Review: Forgotten Melodies - Alexander Malofeev, Piano
Best Of Guides
Review: Walton – Symphonies 1 & 2 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Kazuki Yamada
Kazuki Yamada and the CBSO make their DG debut with Walton's two symphonies and Orb and Sceptre.
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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: "Italian Opera Arias" - Linda Richardson, Soprano
Soprano Linda Richardson in famous arias by Verdi, Puccini, Bellini and Donizetti, with the Sinfonia of London under John Wilson.
Review: Vincerò! - Piotr Beczala, Tenor
Tenor Piotr Beczala performs famous Verismo arias by Puccini, Mascagni, Leoncavallo and others, with Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana under…
Review: Puccini - Madama Butterfly - Foster
Soprano Melody Moore, tenor Stefano Secco, and Orquestra Gulbenkian feature in a new performance of Puccini's iconic Madama Butterfly.
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: Anna Fedorova
My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
News
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…
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music
Warner Classics Restores Karajan’s Berlin Recordings to Streaming, Starting on Apple Music.
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.
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…
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: Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2, Scherzi - Seong-Jin Cho
Seong-Jin Cho completes his Chopin's Piano Concertos cycle with the LSO and Gianandrea Noseda, together with the four Scherzi.
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: Yuja Wang, Gautier Capuçon, Andreas Ottensamer - Works by Rachmaninoff & Brahms
In this 2022 release, Yuja Wang and Gautier Capuçon revisit the Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata and perform the Brahms Op. 114…
Review: "Mozart Momentum 1785" - Piano Concertos - Leif Ove Andsnes, Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Leif Ove Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra perform Mozart's Piano Concertos No. 20-22, with a Piano Quartet and solo…
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