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. Feature Rhapsody in Blue Renewed: 21st-Century Twists on a Beloved Classic Yoshi Kato - February 21, 2024 Musicians are expanding the Gershwin favorite to represent a more diverse understanding of America. Artist Spotlight Lawrence Brownlee Brings Rising to San Francisco Emily Wilson - February 21, 2024 SF Performances hosts the world-renowned tenor in a recital that includes many songs off his successful recording project. Review Down to Brass Tacks With Tuba Player Jonathan Seiberlich Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024 On his new album, Isolation Suite, the seasoned Bay Area musician doesn’t shy away from the heavy feelings of the past several years. Artist Spotlight Pianist Tiffany Poon on Being a 21st-Century Classical Musician Iris Kwok - February 20, 2024 The YouTube phenom talks about balancing online life with the sort of performing she’d like to pursue. Feature The Essential Vladimir Horowitz Michael Zwiebach - February 13, 2024 Our introduction to one of the 20th century’s greatest pianists, a poet, showman, and prolific recording artist. Review The Making of an American Symphony Annelies Zijderveld - January 26, 2024 The Oscar-nominated documentary of Jon Batiste’s epic compositional journey also includes intimate moments with his wife as she battles cancer. Feature Rediscovering Native Composer Louis Wayne Ballard Jason Victor Serinus - January 3, 2024 Any comprehensive history of American classical music should include this educator who brought Indigenous traditions to the concert hall. Feature Violinist Ada Witczyk Brings Baroque Back in Style Emily Wilson - January 3, 2024 With an annual composition contest and a soon-to-be-released album, Witczyk proves new music can work on any instrument. Feature Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: 2023 Recordings SFCV Editorial Staff - December 19, 2023 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year. Review Boston Symphony Brings Its Shostakovich Cycle to a Close Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2023 The Soviet composer’s conflicted legacy reaches astonishing highs and lows in this concluding CD set from the orchestra and Andris Nelsons. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … Next › Next page Last » Last page