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: 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.
Review: Rhapsody – Martin James Bartlett, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Martin James Bartlett, 2014 BBC Young Musician of the Year, performs with the London Philharmonic Orchestra two best-loved works by Rachmaninoff and Gershwin.
Review: EDEN – Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-Soprano
Joyce DiDonato and Il Pomo d’Oro explore a connection to nature in a recital of works by Ives, Mysliveček, Mahler, Copland, and Handel, among others.
Review: African Pianism – Rebeca Omordia, Piano
Pianist Rebeca Omordia performs a selection of vibrant works by African composers from Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, and South Africa.
Review: Shostakovich – Symphony No. 7 – Noseda, LSO
Gianandrea Noseda leads the London Symphony Orchestra as they continue their cycle of Shostakovich symphonies, this time with No. 7 (“Leningrad”).
Double Review: Ravel – Orchestral Works – Wilson, Oramo
A double review of Ravel’s orchestral works, including ‘La Valse’ by Sinfonia of London with John Wilson and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic with Sakari Oramo.
Review: Florence Price – Symphonies 1 & 3 – Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra perform Florence Price’s first and third Symphonies.
Review: George Walker – Five Piano Sonatas – Steven Beck, Piano
In a new release for Bridge Records, pianist Steven Beck performs the five piano sonatas of Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary composer, George Walker.
Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2021
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2021 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.