The Best Classical Music of the Last Few Years

Here are the best classical music recordings of the last few years, as chosen by our expert panel of reviewers.

The Best Classical Music of the Last Few Years

If you’re a fan of classical music, you’re in luck. The last few years have seen some incredible music released in the genre. In this article, we’ll be counting down the best classical music of the last few years. From huge symphonies to intimate solo pieces, there’s something for everyone on this list.

The Best Albums of the Last Few Years

The last few years have been great for classical music, with a wealth of new recordings and reissues to choose from. Here are our picks for the best albums of the last few years.

-Beethoven: The Complete Symphony Collection by Various Artists
-Brahms: The Complete Symphony Collection by Various Artists
-Mozart: The Complete Symphony Collection by Various Artists
-Haydn: The Complete Symphony Collection by Various Artists
-The Best of Bach by various Artists
-The Best of Classical Music – The Essential Album by various artists

The Best Performances of the Last Few Years

The past few years have seen some incredible classical music performances from orchestras, soloists, and chamber groups around the world. Here are some of the best that I’ve had the pleasure of hearing.

1. The Berlin Philharmonic’s performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 under the direction of Simon Rattle in 2013.
2. Lang Lang’s performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Riccardo Muti in 2014.
3. Anne-Sophie Mutter’s performance of Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor with the Camerata Salzburg under the direction of Jeffrey Tate in 2015.
4. The Budapest Festival Orchestra’s performance of Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra under the direction of Iván Fischer in 2016.
5. Yo-Yo Ma’s performance of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Alan Gilbert in 2017.

The Best New Artists of the Last Few Years

The best new artists of the last few years come from all over the world and from many different musical backgrounds. Here are some of our favorites:

cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is one of the most exciting young musicians to emerge in recent years. His debut album, Inspiration, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim, and he has gone on to perform with some of the world’s leading orchestras.

pianist Alexandre Kantorow is another rising star. He won first prize at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in 2015, and his debut album was released to great acclaim in 2018.

the Austrian-based piano duo of Andreas Ottensamer and Emanuel Ax are two more artists who have been making waves in the classical world. They have released several albums together, and their playing is both highly virtuosic and deeply sensitive.

There are many other superb young classical musicians out there making exciting music – too many to list here! These are just a few of our favorites.