Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Reference Recording: A Great Box Of Suk

David Hurwitz

[A re-post, in memoriam Libor Pešek, 1933-2022] These are excellent […]

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Karel Ančerl’s 10 Best Recordings (video review)

David Hurwitz

Karel Ančerl’s life was marked by unimaginable tragedy. His wife

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A Beautiful Bělohlávek Box (Video Review)

David Hurwitz

The Bottom Line: Entitled “Recollection,” this very well curated boxed

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Finally, Warner’s Szell Box! (video review)

David Hurwitz

The Bottom Line: What could be better than a big

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Big Boxes: An Ivan Moravec Treasure Chest

Jed Distler

Ivan Moravec’s subtle musicianship and cultivated virtuosity are known quantities

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Historical Gems: Ancerl Glows in Martinu Symphonies 5 & 6

David Hurwitz

These brilliant performances never have been equaled, and their qualities

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Rilling’s Budget Mendelssohn; A Reference St. Paul Oratorio At The Center

Jens F. Laurson

Here is a re-issue containing Helmuth Rilling’s recordings of Mendelssohn’s

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Big Boxes: Finally, Neumann’s First Dvorák Cycle

David Hurwitz

Supraphon has finally released Václav Neumann’s 1970s Dvorák symphony cycle,

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Major Discoveries: Martinu’s Truly “Epic of Gilgamesh”

David Hurwitz

This terrific live performance offers the premiere recording of Martinu’s

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Konwitschny’s Surprisingly Boring Bruckner 4

David Hurwitz

What a disappointment! This 1952 mono recording sounds extremely boxy

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Glazunov’s First Class, Sadly Neglected Piano Sonatas

David Hurwitz August 24, 2025

Lovely Glazunov Piano Concertos on Naxos

David Hurwitz August 24, 2025

Glazunov: Violin Concerto and The Seasons from an Unexpected Source

David Hurwitz August 24, 2025

Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann
by Robert Levine
October 6, 2024
Benjamin Bernheim Rules as Met’s Hoffmann Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, NY; Oct 24, 2024 Offenbach’s Tales of Hoffmann is a nasty work. Despite its
RIP David Vernier, Editor-in-Chief
by David Hurwitz
August 4, 2024
David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com’s founding Editor-in-Chief passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. The end came shockingly quickly. Just a
Finally, It’s SIR John
by ClassicsToday
June 24, 2024
He’d received many honors before, but it wasn’t until last week that John Rutter, best known for his choral compositions and arrangements, especially works related