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Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: November 2025

This month features a major rediscovery, Simon Rattle’s take on a concert staple, a probing Well-Tempered Clavier and, remarkably for the first time, the complete My Fair Lady.

October 20, 2025
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Mozart: Idomeneo (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Sir Simon Rattle)

Refined, energetic performances of Mozart's early performances.

October 13, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Dvořák: Slavonic Dances (Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Simon Rattle)

Sir Simon wrings authenticity from his Czech forces.

October 2, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: August 2025

This month features operatic fantasies for cello, Shostakovich quartets, new albums from the Seraphim Trio and Andrea Lam, and the latest in Simon Rattle’s Janáček project.

July 21, 2025
Classical Music, Opera
CD and Other Review

Review: Janáček: Jenůfa (London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Simon Rattle)

Rattle’s deeply felt reading and flawless cast make for a top recommendation.

July 13, 2025
Classical Music, News
news

Brett Dean partners with leading German orchestra

Australia's Brett Dean named the new Creative Partner of the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, designing concerts set for April 2026.

May 29, 2025
Classical Music, News
news

Sir Simon Rattle wins 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Rattle praised for his “exceptional interpretations, openness to diverse genres and unparalleled dedication to educational work.”

May 14, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: April 2025

A disc of Donizetti gold, a Mahler 3 from the Czech Philh and the best in homegrown chamber music. Simon Rattle’s latest Creation is the icing on the cake.

March 24, 2025
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Haydn: Die Schöpfung (Lucy Crowe, Benjamin Bruns, Christian Gerhaher, Symphonie-Orchester und Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Simon Rattle)

Munich’s worldclass forces make Rattle’s Creation one for the ages.

March 3, 2025
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Mahler: Symphony No. 7 (Symphonie-Orchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Simon Rattle)

Rattle’s Mahler at its zenith with his new orchestra.

February 3, 2025
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: September 2024

Folk-flecked piano trios, Elder’s Elgar, Jurowski’s Stravinsky, and orchestral songs from Magdalena Kožená and Stanford. This month’s releases are strikingly eclectic.

August 19, 2024
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Czech Songs (Magdalena Kožená, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle)

Kožená’s latest checks all the boxes and more.

August 6, 2024
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

On the Record: July 2024

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra launches new label, thrilling recitals from the Cliburn winner and Piers Lane, plus Rattle’s Spring Symphony and a new Ring on DVD.

June 24, 2024

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