Maxim Emelyanychev conducts the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in Schubert symphonies No. 5 & 8 (Unfinished).
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: Schubert – Maurizio and Daniele Pollini
In his last recording, the late Maurizio Pollini was joined by son Daniele in solo and 4 hands works by Schubert.
Review: Sibelius – Violin Concerto – James Ehnes, Bergen Philharmonic, Edward Gardner
James Ehnes plays Sibelius’ Violin Concerto and other works for violin and orchestra, with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner.
Review: Mozart – Piano Concertos No. 20 & 23 – Khatia Buniatishvili
Khatia Buniatishvili plays Mozart’s Piano Concertos No. 20 (K. 466) and 23 (K. 488) with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, October 2024
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Review: Beethoven – Piano Sonatas No. 3 & 29 (“Hammerklavier”) – Marc-André Hamelin
Marc-André Hamelin plays Beethoven Piano Sonatas No. 3 & 29 (“Hammerklavier”).
Review: Mendelssohn – Elijah – LSO, Pappano
Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra in Mendelssohn’s Elijah, performed in English.
Review: Brahms – Piano Concertos, Late Solo Works – Igor Levit, VPO, Christian Thielemann
Igor Levit plays both Brahms’ Piano Concertos and late piano works, Op. 116-119.
Review: Daniil Trifonov – My American Story: North
Daniil Trifonov plays Gershwin and Bates’ Piano Concertos, with solo works by American composers.
Review: Mozart – Requiem – Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon
Raphaël Pichon conducts Pygmalion in a program that combines Mozart’s Requiem with his earlier choral works.
