Review: Martinů – The Symphonies – Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša
Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker play Bohuslav Martinů's six symphonies.
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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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Review: Nemanja Radulovic Plays Prokofiev
Nemanja Radulović presents Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto alongside the Sonata for Two Violins, Five Mélodies, and transcriptions.
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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
Year In Review - Our Top Classical Albums for 2022
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2022 comes to an end it's…
Review: "Anima Rara" - Ermonela Jaho, Soprano
Soprano Ermonela Jaho performs opera arias by Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni, Massenet and Leoncavallo with the Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana…
Review: Purcell - The Fairy Queen - Gabrieli Consort - McCreesh
Paul Mccreesh soloists and the Gabrieli Consort & Players in Henry Purcell's "The Fairy Queen", based on a new addition…
Interviews
10 Questions With: Jonathan Biss
Pianist Jonathan Biss 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: Frank Dupree
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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
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
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…
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…
Review: Apple AirPods Max Headphones For Classical Music
Apple AirPods Max Review: Classical Music & Dolby Atmos. Audiophile-worthy sound?
From The Vault
Review: Ethel Smyth - "The Prison" - Burton, Brailey, Experiential Orchestra, Blachly
A premiere recording of Dame Ethel Smyth's "The Prison" - With Dashon Burton, Sarah Brailey, and the Experiential Orchestra under James Blachly.
Review: "City Lights" - Lisa Batiashvili, Violin
Lisa Batiashvili’s new album takes the listener across the world with eleven carefully chosen pieces that represent the most important…
Review: Ravel - Piano Concertos - Alexandre Tharaud
Alexandre Tharaud performs Ravel Piano Concerto in G and Concerto for the Left Hand, with de Falla's Noches en los…
Review: Secret Garden - François-Frédéric Guy Plays Chopin
François-Frédéric Guy plays works by Chopin on a 1905 Pleyel piano.
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