Review: Schubert – Piano Sonatas, Vol. 2 – Martin Helmchen
In the second volume of his survey of Schubert's complete piano sonatas, Martin Helmchen plays sonatas D. 568, D. 845, D. 625 and D. 894.
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Review: Handel - Messiah - English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, Christophe Rousset
Christophe Rousset conducts the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists in Handel’s Messiah.
Review: Mahler - Symphony No. 2 - Simon Rattle (2026)
Sibelius
Review: Sibelius - Complete Symphonies, Helsinki Philharmonic, Saraste
Best Of Guides
10 Christmas Gift 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.
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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, October 2020
The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review the past month.
Review: Gluck - Orfeo ed Euridice - Jakub Józef Orliński
Jakub Józef Orliński takes the leading role in Gluck's famous opera.
Review: Passion - Véronique Gens, Soprano
Soprano Véronique Gens in a sequence of works by Lully, Collasse and Desmarets, forming "an imaginative opera".
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: Robert Treviño
10 Questions With: Nicholas McGegan
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
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
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…
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: Franck - Piano Solo Pieces, Piano Quintet - Michel Dalberto
Michel Dalberto plays César Franck's “Prelude, Choral & Fugue”, “Prelude, Aria & Finale” and the Piano Quintet with The Novus Quartet
Review: Amata della Tenebre - Anna Netrebko, Soprano
Soprano Anna Netrebko presents her first solo album in five years with opera's most iconic arias from Purcell, Tchaikovsky, Puccini,…
Review: Louis Lortie Plays Chopin, Volume 6
In the sixth volume of his ongoing Chopin cycle, Louis Lortie plays Mazurkas, Polonaises the Fantasie Op. 49 and the…
Review: Bach - Motets - Ensemble Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon
Ensemble Pygmalion, under the direction of Raphaël Pichon, perform Bach's six Motets, together with motets by other composers on a…
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