This is the first of a seven part series that examines the “Sturm und Drang” period, including Symphony No. 49 by Haydn.
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: Schumann – Fantasy, Kreisleriana – Yeol Eum Son, Piano
Pianist Yeol Eum Son perform three works by Robert Schumann – The Fantasy in C, Kreisleriana, and Arabesque
Review: “Franck By Franck” – OPRF, Mikko Franck
Mikko Franck and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France perform works by César Franck.
Review: “The Wanderer” – Seong Jin-Cho Plays Schubert, Berg and Liszt
Seong Jin-Cho performs Schubert’s “Wanderer Fantasy”, Berg’s Piano Sonata Op.1 and Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor.
Review: “The Divine Muse” – Mary Bevan – Soprano, Joseph Middleton – Piano
Soprano Mary Bevan and pianist Joseph Middleton perform songs by Haydn, Schubert and Wolf.
Review: Haydn – String Quartets Op. 20 – Dudok Quartet Amsterdam
The Dudok Quartet Amsterdam present Haydn’s six String Quartets Op. 20 in two volumes.
Review: Beethoven – Symphonies 1-3 – Britten Sinfonia, Adès
Composer, pianist and conductor Thomas Adès leads the Britten Sinfonia in Beethoven’s first three Symphonies, with two compositions by composer Gerald Barry.
Review: “From Five Continents” – Penelope Thwaites
Somm Recordings presents Choral music and songs by Penelope Thwaites, with soloists including Carolyn Sampson and James Gilchrist. Conduced by Jeffrey Skidmore.
Review: Beethoven – String Quartets No. 13, 15 – Tetzlaff Quartet
The Tetzlaff Quartet perform Beethoven’s late String Quartets, No. 13, Op. 130 and No. 15, Op. 132 (Ondine Records, 2020)
Review: “Nuits” – Véronique Gens, I Giardini
Soprano Véronique Gens is joined by “I Giardini” in French Melodies, with works by Fauré, Berlioz, Massenet, Saint-Saëns, Chausson and Liszt and others.
