Lloyd Schwartz

Clasical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new, comprehensive CD box set of the pianist's interpretations of Beethoven.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new videotape of the first time Wagner's Ring Cycle was broadcast on television, with conductor Pierre Boulez and stage director Patrice Chereau.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz previews a new PBS documentary about the groundbreaking, African American contralto.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews "The Original All-American Sousa," a collection of marches by John Philip Sousa that includes both new recordings and rare clips of Sousa himself from 70 years ago.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews composer Meyer Kupferman's new release, "Images of Chagall," which includes musical depictions of Chagall paintings and incorporates elements from folk and jazz music.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two recent recordings of American composer Elliott Carter's works. Now in his 80s, Carter is still composing, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews recordings by the Budapest Quartet, newly reissued on CD. The group was formed in the early 1900s, and their recordings have been out of print for years.

A while back, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviewed a live recording by the late pianist Artur Schnabel. Schnabel lost his place during the performance, but the error was edited out of the recording. Now Lloyd has a chance to play the original for us, which he actually finds more enjoyable.

After seeing a performance the night the Gulf War began, classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz tells us about how music can be a poignant response to war.

Lloyd Schwartz previews the next Dance in America presentation, highlighting works by choreographer Peter Martins, which the critic says often excel in irony.