Beginners Guides
Haydn – A Beginners Guide
Where to start when you want to get to know the music of Joseph Haydn, one of the leading figures in the Classical era? Here are 10 pieces…
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Year In Review – The Classic Review Staff's Picks For 2019
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2019 comes to an end it's time for members of The Classic Review staff…
Album Reviews
Review: “Joy and Desolation” – Tesla Quartet, Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet
The Tesla Quartet is joined by Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein in Mozart's Clarinet Quintet and works by Finzi, Corigliano and Heredia
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Review: “All Shall Not Die” – Haydn String Quartets – Quatuor Hanson
On their debut album for Aparté, Quatuor Hanson presents a selection of six String Quartets by Joseph Haydn.
Album Reviews
Review: Shostakovich – String Quartets No. 2, 7 & 8 – Pavel Haas Quartet
The Pavel Haas Quartet releases their first performance of Shostakovich, including the second, seventh and eighth String Quartets.
Album Reviews
Review: “Beethoven Around the World” – Quatuor Ébène
Quatuor Ebene begin their Beethoven complete String Quartets cycle with two of the "Rasumovsky" Quartets, Op. 59 No. 1 and 2.
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Review: Janáček and Ligeti String Quartets – Belcea Quartet
The Belcea Quartet gives a transparent perspective to few of the chamber masterpieces of the 20th century.
Album Reviews
Review: Britten – Complete String Quartets – Doric String Quartet
The Doric String Quartet perform britten's 3 string quartets, along with the English composer's Divertimenti and Fantasies by Purcell.
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Review: Beethoven – “Revelations” – Complete String Quartets Vol. 2 – Cuarteto Casals
The second album of ("Revelations") of what will become a full cycle of the Beethoven's String Quartets for Harmonia Mundi. Read the full review.
Beginners Guides
Schubert – A Beginners Guide
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is perhaps the clearest representation of a bridge between the classical and romantic era in classical music. Here are 10 pieces which represent a good…