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. Review Víkingur Ólafsson Doubles the Pleasure With a Program on Two Pianos Richard S. Ginell - October 18, 2022 The Icelandic pianist ups the quirkiness factor by recording his latest album on both a grand and an upright. Review Gabriela Lena Frank Works Her Magic on The Rebel Jason Victor Serinus - October 10, 2022 Baritone Andrew Garland’s must-hear recording includes three of Frank’s vocal works paired with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Spanish Songs. Music News Come for a Mythical Maestro, Stay for Cate Blanchett Janos Gereben - October 4, 2022 The actress stars as a talented, imperious conductor in the new movie Tár. Review Jonathan Tetelman Sings Like the Greats Jason Victor Serinus - September 7, 2022 The young tenor stakes his claim with a new recital album ahead of his appearance this fall with SF Opera. Feature The Essential Luciano Pavarotti Michael Zwiebach - August 30, 2022 Opera fans might ask, “Which Pavarotti recordings aren’t essential?” But here’s our list anyway. Review Time for Three’s Jam Session at the Symphony Jason Victor Serinus - August 29, 2022 The trio draws on classical training and Americana stylings for this album with The Philadelphia Orchestra. Review The Alluring, Sometimes Mind-Bending Symphonies of Per Nørgård Richard S. Ginell - August 29, 2022 The leading Danish composer turned 90 this year, and these major works capture a lifetime of musical evolution. Review A Horrible Year, Set to Music by Congregation of Drones Tamzin Elliott - August 21, 2022 The electro-acoustic duo’s debut album, Twenty Twenty, takes listeners on an epic, unsettling journey. Review Erik Satie Gets the Electronica Treatment Richard S. Ginell - August 14, 2022 A dozen different groups and composers put their spin on Satie’s simple piano masterworks. Review Young Finn Makes Audacious Recorded Debut With A Sibelius Cycle Richard S. Ginell - August 8, 2022 The 26-year-old Klaus Mäkelä shows poise in tackling one of the giants of symphonic music. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 … Next › Next page Last » Last page