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Over the past 20 years at ClassicsToday.com, we have earned a reputation for honest, hard-hitting, no-nonsense music criticism.

  • All new Insider reviews include sound clips—often multiple–carefully selected to illustrate musical highlights, comparisons, and points of interest. Check out this sample
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I paid for Insider Access some time ago and have never regretted it. The chief reason for this is that ClassicsToday (dating from before the inception of Insider Access) has never steered me wrong. For what it is worth, I have next to NO formal musical knowledge — I simply know when I like something — and when the ClassicsToday reviewers say that a recording is a “delight” or “not to be missed” I can be confident purchasing it. This, by itself, is a great thing. Thanks!

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