One of the leading figures of classical music and western culture, Beethoven’s music continues to inspire in the 21st century. Here is The Classic Review beginners guide to Beethoven, including some recordings recommendations.
Gramophone Magazine Announces Award Winners
The British classical music magazine has announce his category winners for the 2018 Gramophone Award. Find out who the winners are.
16 Year Old Russian Pianist Wins (Young) Eurovision
Ivan Bessonov, a young Russian pianist has won the Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 competition, held in Edinburgh this year.
Video Tribute: Aretha Franklin Sings Classical
The Classic Review tribute to Aretha Franklin, who has passed on last week.
Study: Millennials, Investments and classical music
A study conducted among some 1,500 American millennial, aged 21-37, showed a direct correlation between the love for [classical music] to an annual income and financial security.
Mozart – A Beginners Guide
One of the few “Greats” of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review recommends 10 pieces which are a good place to start.
Announced: Gramophone Awards Shortlist for 2018
The Gramophone magazine announced it’s shortlist for the publication’s awards, considered the “Oscars of classical music”
Album Review: Hervé Niquet Conducts Benevolo
Herve Niquet and his Le Concert Spirituel give us an overwhelming release, quite literally.
Review: Grieg – Peer Gynt, Piano Concerto – Bavouzet, Gardner
Jean-Efflan Bacouzet performs Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner , who also perform highlights from “Peer Gynt”.
Album Review: Debussy: Chamber Music
Debbusy Chamber Music played by an all-star musicians.
