This American-centric program contains two world premiere recordings; Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto, written and dedicated to soloist Yolanda Kondonassis, and Patrick Harlin’s “Rapture” for a symphonic orchestra. In between these [ … ]
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: Weinberg – Symphony No. 2 & 21 – Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla
Symphony No. 2, played by Gidon Kremer’s Kremerata Baltica, and Symphony No. 21 (“Kaddish”), played by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (DG, 2019)
Double Review: Beethoven – Cello Sonatas – Marc Coppey, Leonard Elschenbroich
Two new versions is of Beethoven’s complete Cello Sonatas reviewed: Leonard Elschenbroich with Alexei Grynyuk on Onyx, and Marc Coppey with Peter Laul on Audite
Review: Janáček and Ligeti String Quartets – Belcea Quartet
The Belcea Quartet gives a transparent perspective to few of the chamber masterpieces of the 20th century.
Review: Bach – English Suites – Masaaki Suzuki, Harpsichord
Masaaki Suzuki continues his travel through Bach’s keyboard works played on a Harpsichord, this time with the complete English Suites. Read the full review.
Review: “Il giardino dei sospiri” – Magdalena Kožená
Mezzo Soprano Magdalena Kožená returns to the Baroque repertoire, with a program built around dramatic love scenes from secular Cantatas.
Review: Ivan Bessonov Plays Chopin
For his debut album, pianist Ivan Bessonov presents a diverse program of Chopin’s work, with the main piece being the second Piano Sonata.
Review: Gounod – Symphonies – Iceland Symphony Orchestra – Tortelier
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra presents Gounod’s two Symphonies on Chandos.
Review: “Edge of Youth” – Janet Sung – Violin
Violinist Janet Sung presents an original program for her debut album, with familiar and new, unfamiliar works.
Review: Franck – Piano Solo Pieces, Piano Quintet – Michel Dalberto
Michel Dalberto plays César Franck’s “Prelude, Choral & Fugue”, “Prelude, Aria & Finale” and the Piano Quintet with The Novus Quartet
