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10 Christmas Gifts Ideas for Classical Music Lovers and Musicians
What should you get as a Christmas gift for a classical music lover? here are 10 great ideas that will make your loved ones happy.
Mahler
Beginners Guides
Mahler – Symphony No. 9 – A Beginner’s Guide
A guide to Mahler’s Symphony No. 9, with historical background, analysis, and recommendations for the best recordings.
Album Reviews
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 5 – Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi
Paavo Järvi leads the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich in Mahler's symphony No. 5, the first release of a new Mahler cycle.
Album Reviews
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, March 2025
Notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Album Reviews
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 3 – Czech Philharmonic, Semyon Bychkov
Semyon Bychkov continues his Mahler cycle with the Czech Philharmonic, performing symphony No. 3, with mezzo-soprano Catriona Morison.
Album Reviews
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 7 – Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Sir Simon Rattle
Sir Simon Rattle in his third recording of Mahler's symphony No. 7, with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Album Reviews
Review: Contemplation – Huw Montague Rendall
Baritone Huw Montague Rendall in opera arias by Mozart, Mahler, Korngold, Britten, Gounod, Duparc and more.
Album Reviews
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 9 On Period Instruments – Philipp von Steinaecker
Philipp von Steinaecker leads the Mahler Academy Orchestra in the composer's 9th Symphony, on period instruments.
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Year In Review – The Top 10 Most Popular Classical Music Reviews of 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at the reviews that resonated most with our readers.
Album Reviews
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 3 – Minnesota Orchestra, Osmo Vänskä
Osmo Vänskä finishes his Mahler Symphonies cycle with the Minnesota Orchestra, in Symphony No. 3.