Vladimir Jurowski conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and soprano Sofia Fomina (2019).
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: “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.
Review: Beethoven – Egmont (Complete) – Helsinki Baroque Orchestra, Häkkinen
The Helsinki Baroque Orchestra under Aapo Häkkinen presents the complete incidental music for Goethe’s play, “Egmont”.
Review: Haydn – Symphonies Transcriptions By Stegmann – Ivan Ilić, Piano
Piano transcriptions of Haydn’s symphonies No. 44, 75 & 92, made by Carl David Stegmann.
Review: Kile Smith – “Arc in the Sky” – The Crossing, Donald Nally
The Crossing presents Kile Smith’s hour-long contemporary piece, “Arc in the Sky”, based on poems by Robert Lax.
