Classical music

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews The First Recordings of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on the BSO classic label. It features conductor Karl Muck.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz considers the changing reputation but enduring skill of Pierre Boulez who, after years dedicating himself to composition, has returned to conducting.

Classical music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new recording of a major Tchaikovsky opera that hasn't gotten much attention in the United States. It's called "Mazeppa."

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the new recording of Kurt Weill's "The Seven Deadly Sins," featuring the New York Philharmonic and soprano Angelina Reaux.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz recommends reissued recordings of conductor Sir Thomas Beecham on the Pearl label.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new disc of the American composer's lesser known works, called "Mostly About Love."

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews Christopher O'Riley's piano versions of three Stravinsky orchestral scores.

From the Metropolitan Opera, soprano Dawn Upshaw. She has a new recording of Broadway showtunes, called "I Wish It So." It includes lesser known works by Marc Blitzstein and Kurt Weill as well as songs by Sondheim and Bernstein. Upshaw has played more then 20 roles at the Met, including the current "The Marriage of Figaro" and the recently completed "Idomeneo," both by Mozart.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews the new recording of works by composer Elliot Carter.

Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews "Vivaldi: 6 Cello Sonatas," by Pieter Wispelwey and Florilegium.