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Liszt’s Dante Symphony on (Gasp!) Period Instruments

David Hurwitz

This recording offers an interesting, largely successful experiment. Martin Haselböck, […]

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Under the Radar: Ashkenazy’s Impressive Shostakovich Cycle

David Hurwitz

If I had to choose a single boxed set of

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Historical Gems: Arrau’s Classic 1951/52 Liszt

Jed Distler

These 1951/52 Liszt recordings present pianist Claudio Arrau at the

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Major Discoveries: The “Alabama Concerto” of Jazz Master John Benson Brooks

David Hurwitz

I had the good fortune recently to hear a paper

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The Nutty Baron de l’Espée’s Wagner Obsession

David Hurwitz

Albert Baron de l’Espée had two obsessions: organs, and Wagner.

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More Fine CPE Bach Piano Concertos from Rische

David Hurwitz

Even in major keys C.P.E. Bach’s music remains unpredictable, arresting,

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Historical Gems: EMI’s Marcelle Meyer Complete Edition

Jed Distler

Although the French pianist Marcelle Meyer (1897-1958) does not rate

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MARY SCHNEIDER–STILL YODELLING THE CLASSICS

David Hurwitz

Not since Spike Jones gargled the William Tell Overture has

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Historical Gems: Barenboim at 13–His First Recordings

Jed Distler

To celebrate Daniel Barenboim’s 70th birthday, Guild has reissued the

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Excellent Early Abbado on DG Originals

David Hurwitz

It seems that at some point DG made some of

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Depth And Vibrance: Robert Levin’s Stunning Mozart Cycle

Jed Distler September 5, 2022

Between Trenchant And Tenuous

Jed Distler September 2, 2022

Monument, Schmonument

Jed Distler August 29, 2022

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