Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 7 – Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Paavo Järvi and the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich continue their Mahler cycle with symphony No. 7.
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Review: Schumann - Violin Concerto - Midori
Midori performs Robert Schumann's Violin Concerto, 3 Romances, 5 Pieces in Folk Style, and Clara Schumann's 3 Romances. Pentatone.
Review: Nemanja Radulovic Plays Prokofiev
Beethoven
Top Five - Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 ("Eroica") – The Best Recordings
Best Of Guides
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Yunchan Lim, Piano
In a live recording from Carnegie Hall, Yunchan Lim plays Bach's Goldberg Variations.
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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: 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…
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – July 2025
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
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,…
Interviews
My Collection: Kilian Herold, Clarinet
Clarinet player Kilian Herold writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums he couldn't live without.
10 Questions With: Lise de la Salle
10 Questions With: Pavel Šporcl
10 Questions With: Robert Treviño
News
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…
Iceland Symphony Orchestra Appoints Barbara Hannigan as Chief Conductor
soprano and conductor Barbara Hannigan will be the ISO's Chief Conductor from 2026.
Conductor Edo de Waart Announces Retirement
Dutch conductor Edo de Waart has announced his retirement after a 60-year career.
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…
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…
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…
From The Vault
Review: Schubert - Winterreise - Benjamin Appl, James Baillieu
Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist James Baillieu perform a hallmark of the Romantic lied cycle, Schubert's Winterreise.
Review: "Butterfly Lovers" - Joshua Bell, Violin
Joshua Bell in "Butterfly Lovers" violin concerto by Chen Gang & He Zhanhao, with works by Saint-Saëns, Massenet, and Sarasate.
Review: "Mozart and Flute in Paris" - Emmanuel Pahud
Emmanuel Pahud in works either written in Paris or inspired by the French school of flute playing, including Mozart's Concerto…
Review: "Mozart y Mambo" - Sarah Willis - Horn
French Horn player Sarah Willis combines Mozart with Cuban music, in a new album for Alpha Classics.
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