Review: Isata Kanneh-Mason Plays Prokofiev
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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: Walton – Symphonies 1 & 2 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Kazuki Yamada
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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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Opera

Soprano Jessye Norman Has Passed Away
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Soprano Jessye Norman Has Passed Away

Sad news from New York: Great Soprano Jessye Norman has died.

Review: Beyond - Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor
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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…

Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, November 2020
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Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, November 2020

The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.

Interviews

10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
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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…

News

Michael Tilson Thomas Has Died
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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
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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
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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

5 Best Loudspeakers For Classical Music - 2026
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…

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…

Audio & Tech

Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music

Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?

Audio & Tech

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: "In a Strange Land" - Stile Antico
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Review: "In a Strange Land" - Stile Antico

This album combines some seven composers, all writing in circumstances of exile. Read the review of this special album performed by the Stile Antico group.

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Review: Beethoven - Complete Piano Sonatas - Igor Levit

Following his 2013 debut recording of Beethoven's five last Piano Sonatas, Igor Levit presents the remaining 27, completing the cycle.

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Review: Schumann - Piano Concerto, Piano Works - Judith Jáuregui

Judith Jáuregui performs works by Robert and Clara Schumann. Together with the Piano Concerto, the album includes two variations movements…

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Review: Haydn - Complete Symphonies, Vol. 9, "L'Addio" - Antonini

Giovanni Antonini continues his Haydn Symphonies cycle, this time with Symphonies HOB. 15, 35 and 45, "Farewell".

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