Manfred Honeck conducts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner Symphony No. 7, and a contemporary piece by Mason Bates, “Resurrexit”.
Category: Album Reviews
Unveiling the newest in classical music! The Classic Review’s Album Reviews offer insightful critiques of recent releases. Explore a range of artists, ensembles, and repertoire – all expertly analyzed for music lovers, new and experienced. Discover your next favorite recording here.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, October 2024
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, July 2024
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Review: Shostakovich – Symphonies No. 4-6 – Klaus Mäkelä
Klaus Mäkelä conducts the Oslo Philharmonic in Shostakovich’s Symphonies No. 4, 5 & 6.
Review: Brahms – The Symphonies – Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Chamber Orchestra of Europe in Brahms’ four symphonies.
Review: “Close Ups” – Héloïse Werner
On her second album for Delphian, Héloïse Werner curates works from Hildegard von Bingen to her own compositions.
Review: Tchaikovsky – Variations, Dvořák – Cello Concerto – John-Henry Crawford
John-Henry Crawford in Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 9 On Period Instruments – Philipp von Steinaecker
Philipp von Steinaecker leads the Mahler Academy Orchestra in the composer’s 9th Symphony, on period instruments.
Review: Debussy – “Images” – Piano Works – Saskia Giorgini
Saskia Giorgini in piano works by Debussy, including the two books of Images, Estampes, Pour le Piano and Deux arabesques.
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – June 2024
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.




















