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 Daring to Make Baroque Opera Grand Again Jason Victor Serinus - March 2, 2021 As Nicholas McGegan and Celine Ricci report, historical performance practice is not about embracing austerity, but rather its opposite. Review Hilary Hahn Lights Up Paris Steven Winn - March 1, 2021 The violinist is a superb ambassador for the City of Lights in this exuberant outing with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Review Lend Your Ears to Lithuanian Composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė’s Dreamy Works Richard S. Ginell - March 1, 2021 Recorded during the pandemic, Saudade showcases recent compositions from a creative voice that deserves a broader audience. Review A Fresh Perspective on the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Classic Time Out Album Richard S. Ginell - February 22, 2021 A new release of outtakes, practice runs, and studio chatter illuminates the evolution of a jazz classic. Review MTT and SF Symphony Pay Tribute to Alban Berg’s Evocative Music on a New Disc Steven Winn - February 22, 2021 Violinist Gil Shaham and soprano Susanna Phillips are featured soloists in this new release from concerts recorded in 2015 and 2018. Review Where are you? Nick Cave and Nicholas Lens Reflect the Pandemic in L.I.T.A.N.I.E.S. Tamzin Elliott - February 15, 2021 A cycle of songs that chart “birth, blooming, fracturing, and rebirth” in the year of the coronavirus. Review Jake Heggie’s Intonations Resonates at Kohl Mansion Gil French - February 8, 2021 All-stars including Sasha Cooke, Daniel Hope, and members of the SF Opera Orchestra highlight a splendid new recording featuring the Violins of Hope. Music News Lara Downes Launches Rising Sun Music Paul Kotapish - February 2, 2021 A new digital label aims to celebrate the full history and range of Black composers in monthly installments. Review Nathalie Stutzmann Scales the Contralto Heights Jason Victor Serinus - February 1, 2021 Joined by Orfeo 55 on her latest disc, the ambitious singer/conductor puts her unique stamp on a wide swath of Baroque arias and songs. Review Baritone Will Liverman’s Dreams of a New Day Delivers Protest and Grace Steven Winn - February 1, 2021 Featuring powerful settings of Langston Hughes texts, a new recording with pianist Paul Sánchez highlights a century of works by Black composers. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 … Next › Next page Last » Last page