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Classical Records

Reviews of timeless recordings. From Bach to Mahler.

Gould's Two Goldbergs: 1955 vs 1981

Comparing Glenn Gould's legendary two recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations — youthful brilliance against contemplative maturity.

Beethoven's Late Quartets: Music from Another World

Why the final string quartets remain the most radical chamber music ever written.

Richter's Schubert: Darkness and Light

Sviatoslav Richter's live Schubert recordings capture an intensity no studio session could.