Review: Beethoven – The Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1 – Alina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien
Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien open a period-instrument Beethoven violin sonata cycle with the three Op. 12 sonatas and the 'Spring' Sonata, on BIS.
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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 - Piano Postcards - Stephen Hough
Mahler
Review: Mahler - Symphony No. 3 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
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
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, August 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: Anima Aeterna - Jakub Józef Orlińsky, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orlińsky's third solo album with Il Pomo d’Oro continues his Baroque journey and presents a selection of well-known…
Review: Weber - Der Freischütz - Marek Janowski
In his second version on record, Marek Janowski is joined by a talented cast of soloists and is accompanied by…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss 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: Martina Filjak, Pianist
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
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
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: Préludes, Interludes, Postludes - Jan Michiels, Piano
Pianist Jan Michiels performa preludes and other works by Chopin, Debussy, Ligeti, and Kurtàg on period instruments.
Review: Brahms & Busoni - Violin Concertos - Francesca Dego
Francesca Dego plays Brahms & Busoni's Violin Concertos, accompanied by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Dalia Stasevska.
Review: Gautier Capuçon Plays Schumann
Review: Gautier Capuçon plays Schumann's Cello Concerto and chamber works with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Bernard Haitink and…
Review: Pergolesi - Stabat Mater, Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus - Patchornik, Engeltjes, PRJCT Amsterdam
Shira Patchornik, Maarten Engeltjes and Prjct Amsterdam perform Pergolesi's Stabat Mater & Vivaldi's Nisi Dominus.
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