Media

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.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 5, 2025

Deutsche Grammophon’s live recording with Eleonora Buratto, Jonathan Tetelman, and Ludovic Tézier is well worth a listen.

Janos Gereben - April 29, 2025

Students in SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition department were intensively involved in postproduction on four premieres.

Richard S. Ginell - April 22, 2025

Under conductor Jader Bignamini, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra delivers an impressive recording of this endlessly fascinating score.

Andrew Gilbert - April 14, 2025

The Berkeley klezmer trio, joined by clarinetist Joel Rubin, brings to light music from the decades before World War II.

Richard S. Ginell - April 6, 2025

Archival recordings of the composer at the piano, plus an orchestral performance conducted by John Mauceri, give insight into a neglected work.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 31, 2025

Under the Hungarian composer’s direction, Appl presents a recital in which thoughts of death morph into a celebration of love and creativity.

Tom Jacobs - March 25, 2025

Los Angeles new-music group Wild Up has taken an active role in the Eastman revival, which has proved anything but straightforward.

Richard S. Ginell - March 21, 2025

For her new album, Root Progressions, Cheng commissioned six composers to write music that goes beyond genres and idioms.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025

With his latest album and recital program, the young pianist is exploring the inspiration behind the composer’s preludes.

Harlow Robinson - March 10, 2025

On its debut album, Censored Anthems, chamber orchestra Parlando looks at composers working within the restrictions of socialist realism.