Review: Mozart – Piano Concertos Nos. 9 & 22 – Jan Lisiecki, Manfred Honeck
Jan Lisiecki plays Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 9 (K. 271) and 22 (K. 482) with Manfred Honeck and the Bamberger Symphoniker.
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Review: Mahler - Symphonies 1-9 - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Semyon Bychkov
Semyon Bychkov completes his Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra on Pentatone.
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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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Beginners Guides
Mahler - Symphony No. 9 - A Beginner's Guide
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Opera
Review - Breathe - Hera Hyesang Park, soprano
Hera Hyesang Park's deeply personal journey of living life to its fullest features works by Rossini, Verdi, and twentieth century…
"Ombra Mai Fu" - Cavalli Opera Arias - Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor
Review: Contratenor Philippe Jaroussky performs Francesco Cavalli's opera arias with the “Artasere” ensemble (Warner Classics, 2019)
Review: Beethoven - Fidelio - Davidsen, Janowski
Lise Davidsen takes on the role of Leonore in Beethoven's Fidelio, with Dresdner Philharmonie under Marek Janowski.
Interviews
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
Pianist Martina Filjak tells The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
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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…
Iceland Symphony Orchestra Appoints Barbara Hannigan as Chief Conductor
soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan will be the ISO's Chief Conductor from 2026.
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?
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…
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: Haydn - Late Symphonies, Vol. 1 - Ádám Fischer
Ádám Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra embark on a series for the Naxos label to record Haydn's last 25 symphonies, including the Paris and…
Review: Mahler - Symphony No. 8 - Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in Mahler's "Symphony of a Thousand".
Review: Mozart - Piano Concertos, Vol 5 - Bavouzet
In the fifth volume of Bavouzet's Mozart Piano Concertos cycle for Chandos, Bavouzet player the early Concertos No. 5 to…
Review: Bach - Overtures ("Original Versions") - Concerto Copenhagen, Mortensen
Lars Ulrik Mortensen and Concerto Copenhagen present what is claimed to be Bach's "original" versions of the 4 Orchestra Suites…
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