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 The Claremont Trio Showcases Commissions on Queen of Hearts Richard S. Ginell - April 11, 2022 Kati Agócs’s title track is the highlight of this recording of new music for the piano trio. Review Nadine Sierra Was Made for Opera’s High Notes Jason Victor Serinus - April 4, 2022 The coloratura soprano showcases her spectacular technique in her second studio album. Review Three Mieczysław Weinberg Solo Violin Sonatas From One of His Champions Richard S. Ginell - April 4, 2022 A new recording by Gidon Kremer illuminates Weinberg’s debt to Shostakovich. Feature The Essential John Adams Richard S. Ginell - March 28, 2022 Our selection of outstanding gems from the composer’s endlessly evolving career. Review Our Enduring Love for Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Jason Victor Serinus - March 15, 2022 Pergolesi’s heart-rending tunes stand the test of time on this lovely recording. Review A New Disc Showcases Recent Works by Sofia Gubaidulina Richard S. Ginell - March 7, 2022 Andris Nelsons conducts Gewandhausorchester Lepzig and violinist Vadim Repin in a 90th-birthday tribute to the composer. Feature Oscar’s Music Nominees Get Short Shrift, But Are Long On Talent Tim Greiving - February 28, 2022 Although this year’s nominees don’t represent the industry’s growing diversity, they should be represented in the Oscars telecast. Review Eric Nathan Goes Beyond Words Richard S. Ginell - February 28, 2022 The composer’s latest disc explores 23 of Ben Schott’s humorous German neologisms via new works performed by six contemporary music ensembles. Review Women Composers Emerge From the Shadows of La Belle Époque Jason Victor Serinus - February 22, 2022 Soprano Laetitia Grimaldi interprets a couple standard songs and many lesser-known gems. Review François-Xavier Roth’s Pelléas et Mélisande Breaks Your Heart Jason Victor Serinus - February 12, 2022 A new, historically informed recording of Debussy’s opera mines the score for gold. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
