Review: Orff – Carmina Burana – Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Jader Bignamini
Jader Bignamini conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in Orff's Carmina Burana, with soloists Chen Reiss, Reginald Mobley and Andrzej Filończyk.
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Review: Schubert/Liszt - Wanderer Fantasy, Tchaikovsky - Concert Fantasy - Lukas Geniušas
Lukas Geniušas, Modestas Pitrėnas and the Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen pair Tchaikovsky's Concert Fantasy with Liszt's orchestration of Schubert's Wanderer Fantasy.
Double Review: Haydn Piano Sonatas - Donohoe & Kozhukhin
Best Of Guides
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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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
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Opera
Review: "Mozart, You Drive Me Crazy!" - Golda Schultz, Soprano
Golda Schultz in Mozart's opera arias.
Year In Review - Our Top Classical Albums for 2022
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2022 comes to an end it's…
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
Interviews
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
Conductor Robert Treviño answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he study scores each day?…
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
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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…
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…
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: "Beethoven Around the World" - Quatuor Ébène
Quatuor Ebene begin their Beethoven complete String Quartets cycle with two of the "Rasumovsky" Quartets, Op. 59 No. 1 and 2.
Review: Shostakovich - Cello Concerto No. 2, "Three Continents" - Jan Vogler
Cellist Jan Vogler performs Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2 with a new Concerto by three contemporary composers, named "Three Continents".
Review: Berlioz - Requiem - John Nelson
After his well received recording of Berlioz's "Les Troyens", John Nelson return to the composer with his masterful Requiem.
Review: Beethoven - Symphony No. 9, Choral Fantasy - Bezuidenhout, Heras-Casado
Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the Freiburger Barockorchester in Beethoven "choral" Symphony. Kristian Bezuidenhout joins for the Choral Fantasy.
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