Enjoy new music with our classical music chart for this week. Our weekly selections are based on sales numbers and simply what albums we love and think you NEED to hear.
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Top Ten Classical Music Albums
Johannes Brahms is back on top! Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe take the No. 1 spot this week with their stunning album Johannes Brahms, climbing up from No. 2. Their impeccable renditions of Brahms’s symphonies have clearly resonated with listeners.
Meanwhile, Summer Night Concert 2024 by Andris Nelsons & the Vienna Philharmonic, which had held the top position, slips down to No. 2. Still, the album remains a summer favourite, with its rich, vibrant performances of classical masterworks perfect for any evening.
Moving up to No. 3, we see Daniel Hope with Irish Roots, an album that explores the deep and soulful melodies of Ireland. His leap from No. 8 last week shows just how much listeners are embracing this exploration of Celtic tunes.
Bruce Liu makes an impressive jump to No. 4 from last week’s No. 6 with his new release Waves: Music by Satie. Liu’s delicate touch on the piano continues to win hearts, and his interpretation of Satie’s minimalistic compositions is nothing short of mesmerizing.
In a bit of a slide, Bridgerton Season 3: Covers from the Series drops to No. 5. While it’s still in the top five, this soundtrack, featuring classical covers of pop songs, has been slowly making way for more traditional classical albums as the summer progresses.
One of the most surprising and inspiring climbs this week is from The Poor Clares of Arundel, whose album Waves: Music by Satie climbs all the way from No. 12 to No. 6. Their choral interpretations of Satie’s compositions bring a serene and spiritual dimension to the pieces.
On the downward trend, Janine Jansen‘s Sibelius – Prokofiev 1 Violin Concertos slides to No. 7 from No. 5. Though still a staple for violin enthusiasts, it seems the album is slowly ceding ground to newer entries.
Joe Hisaishi in Vienna by Joe Hisaishi & Vienna Symphony moves down to No. 8. This collaboration remains a favourite, particularly for those who enjoy the fusion of classical symphonic sounds with Hisaishi’s iconic film scores.
Plinio Fernandes enters the top ten at No. 9 with Cinema. This album, featuring guitar interpretations of classic film scores, has been gaining traction, making a significant leap from No. 13 last week.
Rounding out the top ten is Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Nicola Benedetti & Benjamin Grosvenor with their powerful rendition of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. Despite slipping from No. 7, it remains a beloved recording, offering a fresh take on Beethoven’s work by three of today’s most exciting classical musicians.
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