Review: Beethoven – Complete Variations For Piano, Vol. 3 – Cédric Tiberghien
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Review: Beethoven – Complete Variations For Piano, Vol. 3 – Cédric Tiberghien

Cédric Tiberghien pairs Beethoven's Diabelli Variations and three WoO variation sets with Ligeti's Musica Ricercata and Kurtág's Játékok.

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Review: The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition – 1991-2007
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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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"Ombra Mai Fu" - Cavalli Opera Arias - Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor
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"Ombra Mai Fu" - Cavalli Opera Arias - Philippe Jaroussky, Contratenor

Review: Contratenor Philippe Jaroussky performs Francesco Cavalli's opera arias with the “Artasere” ensemble (Warner Classics, 2019)

Review: Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss and Wagner
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Review: Lise Davidsen Sings Strauss and Wagner

On her debut album, soprano Lise Davidsen sings arias by Strauss and Wagner, accompanied by Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Philharmonia…

My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano
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My Collection: Sarah Traubel, Soprano

Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn't live without.

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10 Questions With: Frank Dupree
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10 Questions With: Frank Dupree

Pianist Frank Dupree answers The Classic Review's 10 questions. Where will he most likely find inspiration? How many hours does he study scores each day?…

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Fabio Luisi and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Release Wagner's Ring Cycle
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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
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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
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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
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.

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Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music

Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?

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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…

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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…

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Review: Mozart - The Sonata Project, Salzburg - Yundi, Piano
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Review: Mozart - The Sonata Project, Salzburg - Yundi, Piano

Yundi plays Mozart's piano sonatas K. 310, 331 and 457, with the C Minor Fantasie, K. 475

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Review: Beethoven - Missa Solemnis - René Jacobs

René Jacobs, Freiburger Barockorchester and RIAS Kammerchor Berlin perform Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.

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Review: "The Mythos Suite" - Debbie Wiseman, Stephen Fry

Stephen Fry narrates from his book "Mythos", to music by Debbie Wiseman with the National Symphony Orchestra.

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Review: Mozart - String Quintets K. 515, 516 - Quatuor Van Kuijk

In their third Mozart recording on Alpha Classics, the Quatuor Van Kuijk plays Mozart's Strings Quintets in C Major (K.515)…

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