Santtu-Matias Rouvali concludes the complete Sibelius symphonies with a performance of Symphonies No. 6 & 7.
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.
Review: “Twilight” – Schumann Songs – Ian Bostridge, Saskia Giorgini
Ian Bostridge and Saskia Giorgini in songs by Robert Schumann, including Liederkreis, Op. 39.
Review: Ravel – Piano Concertos – Seong-Jin Cho, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Nelsons
Seong-Jin Cho rounds up his Ravel cycle with a recording of the two piano concertos, accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Andris Nelsons.
Review: Rachmaninoff – Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2, The Isle of the Dead – Boris Giltburg
Boris Giltburg performs Rachmaninoff’s two piano sonatas, with a new arrangement for piano of The Isle of the Dead.
Review: Ravel – Daphnis et Chloé – London Symphony Orchestra Sir Antonio Pappano
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Orchestra in Ravel’s music for the ballet Daphnis et Chloé.
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – February 2025
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
Review: Lieder – Fatma Said, Soprano
Fatma Said in a song recital, with works by Schubert, Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Brahms.
Review: John Field – Complete Nocturnes – Alice Sara Ott
Alice Sara Ott plays John field’s 18 Nocturnes.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, February 2025
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Review: Khachaturian – Piano Concerto, Solo Works – Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Jean-Yves Thibaudet is joined by the LA Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel in Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto and other works.
