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.

Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats.

Scott Cmiel - June 9, 2026

On Vesper, Sean Shibe makes a case that the classical guitar is one of contemporary music's most vital frontiers.

Richard S. Ginell - June 2, 2026

Pacific Symphony's beloved Sunday chamber series makes its recorded debut with eight new works.

Esteban Meneses - June 1, 2026

Ensemble for These Times surveys nine composers on El Tiempo Latine, with highlights from León, Ortiz, and figgis-vizueta.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Charles Burns - May 18, 2026

During a listening party at Monk Space, there was obvious artistic synergy between the composer and The Industry — a cutting-edge opera company.

Charles Burns - May 15, 2026

The composer’s latest album underscores the long, unfinished promise of equality.

Lisa Hirsch - April 28, 2026

Four accompanists reflect on improvising, composing, and the unlikely paths that led them to scoring silent films.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 20, 2026

Running July 4-19, the summer season features premieres by Jake Heggie and John Corigliano, plus performances by Renée Fleming and Wynton Marsalis.

Esteban Meneses - March 24, 2026

The album is always fresh and unpredictable, despite conjuring inscrutable moods.