Beatrice Rana performs the piano concerti of Clara and Robert Schumann with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Tag: Romantic
Double Review: Schubert – Schwanengesang – Padmore & Uchida, Kanabas & Heide
A double review of Schubert’s Schwanengesang by Mark Padmore with Mitsuko Uchida and Andreas Bauer Kanabas with Daniel Heide.
Review: The Handel Project – Seong-Jin Cho, Piano
Seong-Jin Cho’s new recording project features three of Handel’s keyboard suites along with Brahms’ own homage, the Op. 24 Handel Variations.
Review: Secret Garden – François-Frédéric Guy Plays Chopin
François-Frédéric Guy plays works by Chopin on a 1905 Pleyel piano.
Review: Schubert – Sonatas D. 784 & 959 – Eric Lu, Piano
Pianist Eric Lu’s new 2023 release features two of Franz Schubert’s best-loved piano sonatas, D. 784 and D. 959, along with the C minor Allegretto, D. 915.
Mahler – Symphony No. 5 – A Beginners Guide
A guide to Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 with historical background, analysis, and recommendations for the best recordings.
Review: Beethoven – Complete Violin Sonatas – Midori, Thibaudet
This new 2023 release presents Midori and Jean-Yves Thibaudet in their first major collaborative recording project: the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas.
Review: Schubert Revisited – Matthias Goerne, Baritone
Matthias Goerne offers a unique angle on Schubert’s lied via versions for voice and orchestra arranged by Alexander Schmalcz.
Review: Poulenc – La Voix Humaine, Sinfonietta – Veronique Gens, Soprano
Soprano Veronique Gens presents Francis Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine with the Orchestre National De Lille, who also perform the composer’s Sinfonietta.
Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2023
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2023 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.