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Our newest classical music news and albums reviews
Beginners Guides
David A. McConnell - February 23, 2024
A guide to Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3 (“Scottish”), with historical background, analysis, and recommendations for the best recordings.
Azusa Ueno - June 16, 2022
A guide to one of Franz Schubert’s defining song cycles with background, analysis, and recommendations for the best recordings.
Best of
The Classic Review - December 15, 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.
The Classic Review - November 19, 2023
What should you get as a Christmas gift for a classical music lover? here are 10 great ideas that will make your loved ones happy.
My Collection
The Classic Review - February 27, 2024
Multi-keyboardist Olga Pashchenko writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn’t live without.
The Classic Review - March 18, 2020
Soprano Sarah Traubel writes for The Classic Review about three classical music albums she couldn’t live without.
Album Reviews
Tal Agam - March 28, 2024
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in Mendelssohn’s 1841 arrangement, with Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Bach Festival Orch & conductor Christopher Jackson.
Azusa Ueno - March 20, 2024
The Ragazze Quartet perform String Quartets by Price, Dvořák, and Giddens.
David A. McConnell - March 11, 2024
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Smetana’s Má Vlast, with conductor Semyon Bychkov.
Azusa Ueno - March 7, 2024
Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Michael Feinstein perform Gershwin’s piano duos and songs, including Rhapsody in Blue.