Beethoven Symphony No. 5 is one of the most well-known pieces of western music. This guide gives background, musical analysis and recommends the best recording.
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Haydn – A Beginners Guide
Where to start when you want to get to know the music of Joseph Haydn, one of the leading figures in the Classical era? Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Haydn’s music.
Brahms – A Beginners Guide
One of the Romantic era’s greatest composers, Brahms masterfully combined classical traditions with rich, innovative harmonies. Explore The Classic Review’s guide with top recommended recordings.
Schumann – A Beginners Guide
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) is universally considered among the most important figures in the art world of the first half of the 19th century. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schumann’s music.
Schubert – A Beginners Guide
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is perhaps the clearest representation of a bridge between the classical and romantic era in classical music.
Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start if one wants to get familiar with Schubert’s music.
Mendelssohn – A Beginners Guide
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) is one of the most beloved composers from the “Romantic Era” in classical music. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good place to start.
Chopin – A Beginners Guide
One of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era, Chopin’s music remains deeply moving and universally admired. Here is The Classic Review’s beginner’s guide to Chopin, complete with recommended recordings to explore his timeless works.
Bach – Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part 3 – Piano Versions
The Classic Review continue the journey of picking the best available versions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. In this last part we choose the best versions played on piano.
Beethoven – A Beginners Guide
One of the leading figures of classical music and western culture, Beethoven’s music continues to inspire in the 21st century. Here is The Classic Review beginners guide to Beethoven, including some recordings recommendations.
Bach Goldberg Variations – The Best Recordings – Part 2 – Harpsichord Versions
What is the best versions available for Bach’s Goldberg Variations? The Classic Review’s part 2 of the journey for the best Goldberg Variations continues by choosing the best Harpsichord performances.
