Media

Sometimes artists make their most daring leaps using recorded media. Our expert staff platforms the most interesting recordings, books, movies, and videos, helping you keep track of the music scene from the comfort of your home.

Emily Wilson - December 16, 2025

The orchestra will once again bring the acclaimed jazz-classical album to life with live actors and an animated background.

Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning pianist will perform original compositions and movements from his American Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall on Friday, Dec. 12. 

SFCV Editors - December 8, 2025

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Jim Farber - December 3, 2025

Maxim Derevianko created a documentary on the 2022 production. The film is being screened for Academy Award and Guild members.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 2, 2025

The co-production received a live recording, which gloriously documents the work.

Charles Burns - November 25, 2025

Based on composer Christopher Stark’s travels in the American West during 2020, Fire Ecologies is surprisingly gentle in its message.

Collin Ziegler - November 18, 2025

16 composers premiered works that paint visions of the Earth. While some pieces failed to evolve, Cellist Gautier Capuçon’s virtuosity shone through.

Janos Gereben - November 11, 2025

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Opera composers are in the running.

Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine - November 11, 2025

The bassist/composer’s live performance of her film score was an act of remembrance.

Tim Greiving - November 11, 2025

Ahead of his concert with the SF Symphony, Danny Elfman reflects on his 40 years working with Tim Burton.