Best classical music albums of 2019 — The High Arts Review

Like last year, here are my top picks for the best classical music albums released in 2019. These are presented in random order, except for my selection for the Best Classical Album of the Year, which is presented last. When available, there are links to the individual reviews on this site.

For the orchestral fluidity, the blending of sounds the conductor achieves with the BRSO, a reminiscence of the Karajan/BPO era. But mainly for Jansons’s highly individual, visionary approach. The last movement alone (only at 22 minutes) is illuminating in its up-tempo development leading to a devastating conclusion. Read my full review.

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Imaginative, lushly orchestrated with some magical, eerie moments. Yo-Yo Ma’s solo playing is breathtaking despite the sheer technical difficulties. Read my full review.

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