Media

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

Annelies Zijderveld - October 21, 2025

Can social media help to popularize classical music? TwoSet Violin’s appearance in SF showed one way to engage a younger audience.

Janos Gereben - October 21, 2025

Based on Max Richter’s recomposition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the film stands out among the festival’s 90-plus offerings.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 14, 2025

Soprano Véronique Gens has released 23 albums since 2019. Her most recent isn’t her best.

Tom Jacobs - October 13, 2025

The Recovered Voices project is expanding with a new archive.

Lisa Hirsch - September 14, 2025

While the recently revived 20th-century opera might be an archival accomplishment, a new recording falls slightly flat.

Janos Gereben - September 9, 2025

From YouTube to recordings to TV interviews, there are many collections of the conductor/composer’s work.

Harlow Robinson - September 9, 2025

The new record from the Bay Area-based ensemble features three European works composed during or just after World War II.

Jason Victor Serinus - August 29, 2025

The composer’s voice perseveres in his new record despite a sacrifice in resonance, writes SFCV’s critic.

Iris Kwok - August 23, 2025

From Monteverdi to Missy Mazzoli, the cellist’s newest record features a range of compositions honoring female characters of tragic myths.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 29, 2025

A stunning new recording from Les Arts Florissants offers a trove of scintillating Baroque duos.