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)
Tag: Orchestral
Announced: Osmo Vänskä named the next Music Director of Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra has just announced that the Minnesota current chief will be its next music director, beginning at the 2020 season.
Review: Gounod – Symphonies – Iceland Symphony Orchestra – Tortelier
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra presents Gounod’s two Symphonies on Chandos.
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.
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 7 – Budapest Festival Orchestra, Iván Fischer
Iván Fischer and his Budapest Festival Orchestra continues their ongoing cycle of the complete Mahler Symphonies. Read a review of their recent performance.
Review: Haydn – Complete Symphonies (Vol 7 – No. 9, 65, 67) – Antonini
Giovanni Antonini continues his ambitious Haydn project, committing the entire Symphonies on record. This is the 7th volume, with Symphonies No. 9, 65 & 67
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.
Review: Stravinsky Rite of Spring, Debussy La Mer – New York Philharmonic, van Zweden
Review: The newly appointed chief of the new York Philharmonic, Jaap van Zweden, performs Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring” and Debussy’s “La Mer”.
Winners of the 2019 Grammy Awards for Classical Music Announced
Read our coverage of all the winners of the classical music categories in the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Review: Mahler – Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”) – Osmo Vänskä, Minnesota Orchestra
Osmo Vänskä continues his Mahler cycle with the Minnesota Orchestra, performing Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”).
