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Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2022
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2022 comes to an end it's time for members of The Classic Review staff…
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Review: Phrases – Héloïse Werner, Soprano
Soprano and composer Héloïse Werner takes the listener on a journey of contemporary works centered around the theme of 'phrases'.
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Review: Strauss – Orchestral Songs – Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Soprano
Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, Christoph Eschenbach, and the WDR Orchestra perform Richard's Strauss' finest orchestral songs, including the Four Last Songs.
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Review: “Angelica Diabolica” – Giulia Semenzato, Soprano
In a 2022 performance of works by Handel, Pollarolo, and others, Giulia Semenzato explores the world of the Baroque aria through the lens of an epic poem.
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Review: Weber – Der Freischütz – René Jacobs (2022)
René Jacobs conducts a period-instrument performance of Weber's singspiel, Die Freischütz, in which he also restores parts of the original libretto.
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Review: Ye Xiaogang – Seven Episodes for Lin’an – Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
The Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz presents three works of contemporary composer Ye Xiaogang inspired by history, culture, and ancient poetry.
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Review: Bach – Matthäus Passion – Pichon (2022)
Raphaël Pichon leads Ensemble Pygmalion and soloists in a new recording of one of J.S. Bach's sacred masterpieces.
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Review: This Be Her Verse – Golda Schultz, Soprano
Soprano Golda Schultz explores the female voice across time and perspective in a feature of works by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger and others.
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Review: Bach – St. John Passion – John Eliot Gardiner (2022)
Sir John Eliot Gardiner leads the English Baroque Soloists, Monteverdi Choir, and soloists in his third recording of Bach's sacred masterpiece.
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Review: Dance With Me – Barbara Hannigan, Soprano
Barbara Hannigan's new album with the LUDWIG Orchestra explores dance through the worlds of salsa, cabaret, Broadway, and Viennese waltz.