The choices of the best classical music albums we covered on The Classic Review this past month.
Tag: Baroque
Review: Bach – St. Matthew Passion – Arranged by Mendelssohn – Christopher Jackson
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in Mendelssohn’s 1841 arrangement, with Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bach Festival Orch & conductor Christopher Jackson.
Review: Vivaldi – Concerti per una Vita – Théotime Langlois de Swarte, Violin
Violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte and Le Consort present a program of Vivaldi’s violin concertos, including many premier recordings.
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.
Review: Waves – Bruce Liu, Piano
Bruce Liu’s juxtaposes works by Rameau, Ravel, and Alkan in an intriguing and exploratory program.
Review: Beyond – Jakub Józef Orliński, Countertenor
Jakub Józef Orliński’s fourth album of Baroque music, including nine world premieres, continues a partnership with Il Pomo d’Oro and musicologist Yannis François.
Review: Purcell – Dido and Aeneas – Fleur Barron, Matthew Brook, La Nuova Musica, Bates
Fleur Barron and Matthew Brook take the leading roles in Purcell’s famous opera, with Giulia Semenzato as Belinda. Conducted by David Bates with La Nuova Musica.
Review: Fantasia – Igor Levit, Piano
Igor Levit offers a contemplative exploration of the improvisatory aspects of the fantasia through works by Bach, Liszt, Busoni, and Berg.
Review: Il Virtuoso, Il Poeta – Isabelle Faust, Giardino Armonico
Violinist Isabelle Faust and Il Giardino Armonico’s latest album features music by Locatelli, the ‘Paganini of the 18th century’
Review: Bach – Goldberg Variations – Vikingur Ólafsson, Piano
Vikingur Ólafsson’s 25-year dream of recording J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations finally comes to fruition in a new release for Deutsche Grammophon.
