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.
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Review: Beethoven - The Last Three Piano Sonatas - Mitsuko Uchida (Live)
Mitsuko Uchida plays Beethoven's last three piano sonatas, Opp. 109, 110 and 111, recorded live at Suntory Hall, Tokyo.
Review - Piano Postcards - Stephen Hough
Sibelius
Review: Sibelius - Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic, Saraste
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
My Collection: Umberto Jacopo Laureti, Pianist
Pianist Umberto Jacopo Laureti writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums he couldn't live without.
Review: Passion - Véronique Gens, Soprano
Soprano Véronique Gens in a sequence of works by Lully, Collasse and Desmarets, forming "an imaginative opera".
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
My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
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 - End of My Days - Ruby Hughes, Soprano
Ruby Hughes' new project with the Manchester Collective showcases works that span almost 500 years and includes a mix of well- and lesser-known composers.
Review: "El Nour" - Fatma Said, Soprano
In a debut album, soprano Fatma Said presents a program that combines French, Spanish and Arabic songs.
Review: Schwanengesang - Ian Bostridge, Lars Vogt
This recording, in collaboration with Lars Vogt, marks Ian Bostridge's final installment of the Schubert song cycles trilogy for the…
Review: Korngold - Violin Concerto, Sextet - Haveron, Wilson
Violinist Andrew Haveron performs Korngold's Violin Concerto with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under John Wilson, with the Sextet Op. 10.
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