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 The Essential Yo-Yo Ma Emily Wilson - August 16, 2021 An introduction to some of the very best from the brilliant cellist’s prolific recording career. Review Villa-Lobos Before He Became Villa-Lobos — The Violin Sonatas Richard S. Ginell - August 2, 2021 Good performances of early pieces by a composer who later forged his own distinctive language. Feature The Essential Herbie Hancock Richard S. Ginell - July 19, 2021 He’s one of the giants of the jazz world, but he’s never settled for just one genre. SFCV has your guide to the pianist/composer’s staggering output. Review The City of Tomorrow Blows Through New and Recent Wind Quintets Richard S. Ginell - July 19, 2021 The group’s latest album captures some of the trends in new music now. Review Andris Nelsons and the BSO Explore the Outer Shostakovich Symphonies Richard S. Ginell - July 12, 2021 The full cycle recording project nears completion with this release of early and late works. Review John Luther Adams Revisits the Arctic Richard S. Ginell - July 7, 2021 The latest of the composer’s recordings features his earliest “Aeolian sound world” piece. Review Curtis Stewart’s Of Power Ponders the Deep Questions of the Past Year Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2021 The violinist’s solo album mixes musics expertly to explore personal and political themes. Feature The Essential Jeanne Lamon Nicholas Jones - July 6, 2021 The brilliant Baroque violinist died in June, leaving an impressive legacy. Here’s our guide to some of her best work. Review Handel’s Ariodante Goes Trans Jason Victor Serinus - June 28, 2021 A bearded Cecilia Bartoli is spectacular in the title role. Review Inna Faliks and Nine Composers Remodulate Beethoven and Ravel Richard S. Ginell - June 28, 2021 Reimagine is a delightful romp through contemporary miniatures in a wild range of styles, each a unique response to an earlier piano trifle. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 … Next › Next page Last » Last page