Review: Hisaishi – Symphony No. 3, Harp Concerto – Ceysson, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Composer
Joe Hisaishi conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in his Symphony No. 3 'Metaphysica' and Harp Concerto, with harpist Emmanuel Ceysson.
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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
Bach
Top 10 - Bach - Cello Suites - The Best Recordings
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: 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: "Pygmalion" by Rameau and Benda - Apotheosis Orchestra, Bernolet
Two depictions of the myth of Pygmalion, performed by the Apotheosis Orchestra under Korneel Bernolet (Ramée / Outhere Music 2019)
Interviews
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
Pianist Martina Filjak tells The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
10 Questions With: Anna Fedorova
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
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 headphones that are best suited…
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: Britten - Complete String Quartets - Doric String Quartet
The Doric String Quartet perform britten's 3 string quartets, along with the English composer's Divertimenti and Fantasies by Purcell.
Review: Weinberg - Violin Concerto, Sonata for Two Violins - Gidon Kremer
Gidon Kremer returns to Mieczysław Weinberg, with a performance of the Violin Concerto with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and Daniele Gatti.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, May 2024
Four notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Review: Bruckner - Symphony No. 4 - LSO, Rattle
Simon Rattle records his third Bruckner symphony as Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra.
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