Raphaël Pichon and Pygmalion compile a full opera from Mozart abandoned efforts and his contemporaries.
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: “Across the Stars” – Anne-Sophie Mutter Plays John Williams
Anne-Sophie Mutter and film composer John Williams join forces in arrangements for violin and orchestra of Williams’ scores.
Mozart – Piano Concertos No. 17 and 24 – Orli Shaham
Orli Shaham, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and David Robertson present two Piano Concertos from the height of Mozart’s popularity in Vienna.
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 4 – London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski
Vladimir Jurowski conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and soprano Sofia Fomina (2019).
Review: “Pygmalion” by Rameau and Benda – Apotheosis Orchestra, Bernolet
Two depictions of the myth of Pygmalion, performed by the Apotheosis Orchestra under Korneel Bernolet (Ramée / Outhere Music 2019)
Review: Contemporary Clarinet Concertos – Jean-Luc Votano
Clarinetist Jean-Luc Votano plays 3 contemporary Clarinet Concertos by Lindberg, Hartmann and Farjot, accompanied by Liège Philharmonic under Christian Arming.
Review: Schubert – Winterreise – Ian Bostridge, Thomas Adès (2019)
In his third version of Schubert’s Winterreise, Ian Bostridge is accompanied by composer, conductor and pianist Thomas Adès.
Review – Daniel Müller-Schott Plays Strauss
Daniel Müller-Schott Plays Strauss’ Don Quixote and Cello Sonata with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra under Andrew Davis and pianist Herbert Schuch.
Review – Nicola Benedetti Plays Wynton Marsalis
Violinist Nicola Benedetti plays Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto, with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Cristian Măcelaru.
Review: Ivo Pogorelich Plays Beethoven and Rachmaninov (2019)
In his first album in more than 20 years, pianist Ivo Pogorelich plays two sonatas by Beethoven and Rachmaninov’s second Piano Sonata.
