A newsletter of concert reviews and personal essays about classical, choral and other music in Western Massachusetts and nearby Boston. Issues mix vivid critical writing with cultural commentary drawn from the author's Jewish practice, pop culture and politics.

Il Controcanto is a personal Italian newsletter by Tiziana Tentoni that dissects the problems and controversies of classical music, mixing interviews, reported pieces on opera houses and conservatories, and first-person reviews. Readers get critical takes on institutional decisions, audience and ticketing disputes, and the everyday experience of attending performances.

A New York-based review and commentary blog covering opera, classical music and dance, with reviews of recent performances and obituaries of artists. Readers get informed, personal takes on specific productions and concerts in the city.

A Berlin-based opera and classical music blog offering personal reviews of productions and concerts, plus reflective essays on opera's place in contemporary city life. Readers get first-person critique with context on staging, composers and program curation.