Jukka-Pekka Saraste concludes his tenure as the chief conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester with a complete cycle of Beethoven Symphonies, recorded live.
This American-centric program contains two world premiere recordings; Jennifer Higdon’s Harp Concerto, written and dedicated to soloist Yolanda Kondonassis, and Patrick Harlin’s “Rapture” for a symphonic orchestra. In…
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)
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra has just announced that the Minnesota current chief will be its next music director, beginning at the 2020 season.
Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra presents Gounod's two Symphonies on Chandos.
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.
Iván Fischer and his Budapest Festival Orchestra continues their ongoing cycle of the complete Mahler Symphonies. Read a review of their recent performance.
Giovanni Antonini continues his ambitious Haydn project, committing the entire Symphonies on record. This is the 7th volume, with Symphonies No. 9, 65 & 67
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…
Review: The newly appointed chief of the new York Philharmonic, Jaap van Zweden, performs Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" and Debussy's "La Mer".
