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 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. Review Manuel Barrueco Illuminates Musical Connections Between Cuba and Spain Scott Cmiel - January 25, 2021 A new sonata by Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra highlights the Cuban guitarist’s latest disc. Review Thomas Kotcheff’s Quiet Revolution in Songs of Insurrection Catherine Womack - January 19, 2021 The pianist brings disciplined expression to Frederic Rzewski’s politically charged ruminations. Review Caroline Shaw Offers Her Own Spin on Folk Tradition Richard S. Ginell - January 18, 2021 Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish, and Sō Percussion record Shaw’s Americana-steeped song cycle. Review Love and Passion From Catalunya Jason Victor Serinus - January 11, 2021 Tenor Isaí Jess Muñoz and pianist Oksana Glouchko reveal lovely and unusual art songs. Review Richard Danielpour Finds His Voice in The Passion of Yeshua Richard S. Ginell - January 11, 2021 The composer’s latest dramatic oratorio portrays the story of Jesus from a Jewish perspective. Review A Trimmed-Down Stimmung From Voices of Silicon Valley Richard S. Ginell - January 11, 2021 Five works by VOSV’s Cyril Deaconoff inspired by Stockhausen augment this rare recording of the bare-bones choral work. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 … Next › Next page Last » Last page