Album Reviews
Review: Kristian Bezuidenhout Plays Haydn
Kristian Bezuidenhout plays sonatas and variations by Haydn on fortepiano, after completing his well-received Mozart cycle for Harmonia mundi.
Sonata
Album Reviews
Box Set Review: Field Piano Concertos And Nocturnes – Frith (Naxos)
This box set groups Benjamin Frith's 6 volumes of the Irish composer's Piano Concertos and Nocturnes, with four Piano Sonatas.
Album Reviews
Review: Maurizio Pollini Plays Chopin Op. 55-58 (2019)
Maurizio Pollini continues his Chopin recital series for Deutsche Grammophon, playing the Third Sonata, Nocturnes Op. 55, Mazurkas Op. 56 and Berceuse. The Mazurkas are new to Pollini's…
Beginners Guides
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…
Beginners Guides
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…
Beginners Guides
Mozart – A Beginners Guide
One of the few "Greats" of classical music wrote hundreds of wonderful pieces, but where to begin? The Classic Review recommends 10 pieces which are a good place…
Album Reviews
Album Review: Paul Lewis Plays Haydn
This is Pauls Lewis’ first Haydn recording, and the results we hear here is in the highest level imaginable.
Album Reviews
Review: Beethoven – Piano Sonatas No. 14 & 29 – Murray Perahia
Murray Perahia in Beethoven's Piano Sonatas No. 14 ("Moonlight") and 29 ("Hammerklavier").