Sir Antonio Pappano conducts the London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra in Mendelssohn’s Elijah, performed in English.
Tag: Vocal
In Short – 5 Albums Worth Your Listen – August 2024
Five new classical music albums worth checking out.
Review: “Close Ups” – Héloïse Werner
On her second album for Delphian, Héloïse Werner curates works from Hildegard von Bingen to her own compositions.
Notable Classical Music Box Sets, May 2024
Four notable classical music box sets worth exploring.
Review: Pergolesi – Stabat Mater, Vivaldi: Nisi Dominus – Patchornik, Engeltjes, PRJCT Amsterdam
Shira Patchornik, Maarten Engeltjes and Prjct Amsterdam perform Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater & Vivaldi’s Nisi Dominus.
Review: Gershwin Rhapsody – Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Michael Feinstein
Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Michael Feinstein perform Gershwin’s piano duos and songs, including Rhapsody in Blue.
Review – End of My Days – Ruby Hughes, Soprano
Ruby Hughes’ new project with the Manchester Collective showcases works that span almost 500 years and includes a mix of well- and lesser-known composers.
Review – Breathe – Hera Hyesang Park, soprano
Hera Hyesang Park’s deeply personal journey of living life to its fullest features works by Rossini, Verdi, and twentieth century composers.
Year In Review – Our Top Classical Albums for 2023
We go over a lot of classical music albums during the year, so when 2023 comes to an end it’s time for members of The Classic Review staff to pick their favorite albums of the year.
Review: Schubert – Late Piano Sonatas – Claire Huangci
Claire Huangi’s ambitious all-Schubert program features the late sonatas, excerpts from Schwanengaseng, and the Drei Klavierstücke.