Isokoski; Soile

Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, etc.

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James Conlon has proven to be an ardent champion of Zemlinsky’s music in his invaluable survey for EMI, and this recording of the Lyric Symphony

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Mozart: Arias/Isokoski

Robert Levine

Finnish soprano Soile Isokoski has a solid technique and a beautiful voice that gleams brightly at the top and is evenly produced, but it lacks

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Sibelius cantatas;Finlandia/Ondine

David Vernier

Sibelius completists will appreciate the chance to hear two “world premiere” recordings of cantatas written for celebratory events in Finland in 1894 and 1896. The

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Fidelio – Barenboim; Domingo/Teldec C

Robert Levine

With a dozen Fidelios on the market, this one doesn’t really have much of a chance, nor does it have particularly grand appeal. Barenboim’s leadership

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Weber: Clarinet Concertos SACD

David Hurwitz November 1, 2025

Weber: Overtures/Kantorow SACD

David Hurwitz November 1, 2025

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Under The Radar: Ormandy’s Stunning Delius and Vaughan Williams

David Hurwitz October 26, 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