Sir Simon Rattle

Commentary: Best Classical Performances of 2016

Picks for the top live classical performances of 2016. Feel free to agree, disagree, add to them, come up with your own list, etc.

The biggest musical takeaway was the sheer brilliance of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra’s playing, which is the gold standard.

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