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Reference Recording: Jacob’s Blazing Don Giovanni, A Mozart Landmark

Robert Levine

Here we have the final installment in the René Jacobs-led […]

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Reference Recording: Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro from Jacobs

Robert Levine

Much like his Cosi fan tutte of a couple of

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Big Boxes: Solti’s Frustratingly Assembled Bartók

David Hurwitz

Another missed opportunity! Solti recorded some terrific Bartók, specifically his

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Historical Gems: Beecham Plays French Faves

David Hurwitz

If the word that comes to mind in considering Klemperer’s

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Respighi Orchestral Works Vol. 2: Partial Redemption

David Hurwitz

This is definitely better than La Vecchia’s Volume 1 in

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CD from Hell: Disappointing Respighi from an Expert

David Hurwitz

Francesco La Vecchia is a Respighi expert, with a pick-up

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Historical Gems: Silvestri’s Ultimate Romanian Rhapsodies

David Hurwitz

What a marvelous disc! A classic! Flaming greatness, folks! These

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Big Boxes: Constantin Silvestri, Unsung Podium Genius

Dan Davis

Pssst! Have I got a bargain for you. The Dutch

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Major Discoveries: Batiste’s Unbelievable Beethoven Transcriptions

David Hurwitz

Going to church in 19th century France was a trip.

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Essential Markevitch on DG Originals

David Hurwitz

In these days of big boxes, DG really ought to

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Big Boxes: Carl Seemann On DG

Jed Distler August 29, 2022

Berkshire Festival’s Don Giovanni–Darker Than Dark

Robert Levine August 29, 2022

The Americanist

Jed Distler August 28, 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