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Big Boxes: Boulez’s Exceptional (First) Ravel Recordings

David Hurwitz

Pierre Boulez remade most of this music for Deutsche Grammophon, […]

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Rudolf Serkin’s Monumental Hammerklavier Sonata

Jed Distler

To some pianists, Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata is a monster to

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Historical Gems: Serkin’s Classic Diabelli Variations

Jed Distler

Rudolf Serkin’s classic 1957 recording of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations sounds

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Igor Levit’s “Triple Threat” Variation Tour-de-Force

Jed Distler

Igor Levit has created quite a stir in the piano world by recording serious, heavy-hitting repertoire for his first two Sony releases. He made a

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Classic Grieg/Schumann Concertos from Fleisher and Szell

David Hurwitz

Although the sonics are understandably a bit dated, there is

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Big Boxes: Boulez’s Complete Columbia Collection

David Hurwitz

Boulez’s CBS legacy contains some remarkable work, from the perverse

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Horowitz Live and Unedited, Warts and All

Jed Distler

In 2013 Sony/BMG released a massive boxed set encompassing unedited

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Big Boxes: Glenn Gould’s Complete (ish) Columbia Discography Remastered

Jed Distler

Given the endless procession of Glenn Gould reissues throughout the

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Hindemith’s Magnificent, Neglected Symphony in E flat

David Hurwitz

Among his many musical occupations, Leonard Bernstein was a lifelong

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Two of Szell’s Greatest Performances: Hindemith and Walton

David Hurwitz

The two Szell performances (Walton’s variations and the Hindemith Symphonic

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Debussy: The (Really) Complete Works on Warner

David Hurwitz August 3, 2025

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DG’s Incomplete, Grab Bag of a Complete Debussy Box

David Hurwitz August 3, 2025

Jonathan Ferrucci’s Bach Toccatas

Jed Distler July 27, 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