Double Review: Haydn Piano Sonatas – Donohoe & Kozhukhin
Haydn piano sonatas from two pianists: Peter Donohoe and Denis Kozhukhin.
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Double Review: Mel Bonis - Orchestral Works - Gamba & Bastian
Mel Bonis's orchestral works in two new recordings: Rumon Gamba conducts the BBC Scottish SO (Chandos), Joseph Bastian the WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln (CPO).
Review: Schubert - Treasures - Rudolf Buchbinder, Piano
Bartók
Top Five - Bartók - Concerto for Orchestra – The Best Recordings
Best Of Guides
Review: The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition – 1991-2007
Hyperion's 50-CD box of the first 50 volumes of its Romantic Piano Concerto series: 130 works, 59 composers, 19 pianists, 14 orchestras.
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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: Vox Luminis, A Nocte Temporis Perform Charpentier
Charpentier's "Orphée Descendant Aux Enfers" and "La Descente D’orphée Aux Enfers" performed by Vox Luminis and A Nocte Temporis.
Review: Beethoven - Fidelio - Davidsen, Janowski
Lise Davidsen takes on the role of Leonore in Beethoven's Fidelio, with Dresdner Philharmonie under Marek Janowski.
Review: John Eccles - "Semele" - AAM, Perkins
A new recording of John Eccles' rarely heard opera, "Semele", with the Academy of Ancient Music under Julian Perkins.
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: Carlotta Dalia
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
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?
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: Mozart - Symphonies No. 39-41 - Jordi Savall
Jordi Savall performs Mozart's last three Symphonies with the period ensemble "Le Concert des Nations."
Review: Ethel Smyth - "The Prison" - Burton, Brailey, Experiential Orchestra, Blachly
A premiere recording of Dame Ethel Smyth's "The Prison" - With Dashon Burton, Sarah Brailey, and the Experiential Orchestra under…
Review: Brahms - Symphony No. 4 - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck
Continuing a distinguished collaboration, Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra perform Brahms' Symphony No. 4 and MacMillan's Larghetto.
Review: Clyne, Elgar - Cello Concertos - Inbal Segev, LPO, Alsop
Inbal Segev is soloist in a new work by Anne Clyne, "DANCE" for cello and orchestra, and Elgar's Cello Concerto.…
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