Major Discoveries

Rouse’s Hot Symphony No. 1

David Hurwitz

Christopher Rouse is an exciting composer. All of his music, […]

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Vinikour Plays Magnificent 20th Century Harpsichord Concertos

David Hurwitz

For imaginative choice of repertoire married to sterling performances, this has got to be one of the outstanding discs of 2019. Yes, there are great

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Major Discoveries: Kalliwoda’s Intriguing First Symphony

David Hurwitz

Written in 1825, Kalliwoda’s First Symphony attracted many admirers, including

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Major Discoveries: Braga Santos Missing Pieces

David Hurwitz

This disc fills a useful gap in the discography of

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Stölzel: Good Enough for Bach, Definitely Good Enough for Us

Jens F. Laurson

If you’ve heard enough Beethoven and want to switch it

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Major Discoveries: Images of Brazil for Violin and Piano

David Hurwitz

This is one of those discs you’d be tempted to

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Major Discoveries: Schreker’s Four Little Pieces for Large Orchestra

David Hurwitz

It might seem silly to recommend a disc on the

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A Danish Four Seasons In Song

David Vernier

A program of Danish songs, set for a cappella choir?

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Major Discovery: Henri Marteau’s Intriguing Works for String Quartet

Jens F. Laurson

Henri Marteau was born in 1874 in Reims. His career

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Major Discovery: Orff’s Surprising Gisei

Jens F. Laurson

Carl Orff is–just behind Johann Pachelbel, who dominated my unscientific

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Big Boxes: Warner’s Stravinsky Edition

Jed Distler June 1, 2025

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Gallo Trio Sonatas: The Source for Stravinsky’s Pulcinella

David Vernier June 1, 2025

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Big Boxes: Finally, Stravinsky’s Complete Columbia & RCA Recordings, The Right Way

Jed Distler June 1, 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