The 10 Best Classical Albums of 2025

<em>Yanga</em>, the title track from the latest album by Gabriela Ortiz, tells the story of an African prince who rises out of enslavement in colonial Mexico.

Discover a broad range of this year’s most compelling classical recordings, including symphonic booty-shakers, mystic violin, pipe organ prog and a guided tour of 18th century German chart-toppers.

(Image credit: Cover art by Raul Urias)

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