Review: Sibelius – Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic, Saraste
Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra in Sibelius's seven symphonies, his third recording of the complete cycle.
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Review: Beethoven - Complete Variations For Piano, Vol. 3 - Cédric Tiberghien
Cédric Tiberghien pairs Beethoven's Diabelli Variations and early variation sets with Ligeti's Musica Ricercata and Kurtág's Játékok.
Review: Schubert - Treasures - Rudolf Buchbinder, Piano
Mahler
Review: Mahler - Symphony No. 3 - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenko
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: Contemplation - Huw Montague Rendall
Baritone Huw Montague Rendall in opera arias by Mozart, Mahler, Korngold, Britten, Gounod, Duparc and more.
Editor's Choice: The Best New Classical Music Albums, May 2021
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: "Il giardino dei sospiri" - Magdalena Kožená
Mezzo Soprano Magdalena Kožená returns to the Baroque repertoire, with a program built around dramatic love scenes from secular Cantatas.
Interviews
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
Violinist Pavel Šporcl 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: Lise de la Salle
10 Questions With: Carlotta Dalia
My Collection: Martina Filjak, Pianist
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
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.
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: Bach - The 6 Cello Suites - Alisa Weilerstein
Alisa Weilerstein presents the complete Cello Suites for unaccompanied cello, in a new recording for Pentatone.
Review: Schubert - Late Piano Sonatas - Claire Huangci
Claire Huangi’s ambitious all-Schubert program features the late sonatas, excerpts from Schwanengaseng, and the Drei Klavierstücke.
Review: Music for a New Century - Daniel Hope, Violin
Daniel Hope presents works of living composers including Philip Glass and Tan Dun.
Review: Bach - St. John Passion - John Eliot Gardiner (2022)
Sir John Eliot Gardiner leads the English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, and soloists in his third recording of Bach's sacred…
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