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 Daniel Hope Kicks Up His Heels in Dance! Richard S. Ginell - March 25, 2024 The violinist is in his element on this disc, a thoughtful, charming program that covers some seven centuries of music. Feature The Essential Seiji Ozawa Jeff Rosenfeld - March 25, 2024 The great conductor, who died in February, left an unparalleled recording legacy that spans a huge range of music. Here’s where to begin. Music News Listening to the Sounds of the 2024 Academy Awards Janos Gereben - March 12, 2024 A local documentary about a Los Angeles instrument repair shop is the big musical win of the night. Review Toronto Symphony Revisits Messiaen’s Turangalîla Richard S. Ginell - March 12, 2024 The Gustavo Gimeno-led disc is in competition with the remastered release of a famous 1967 TSO recording under Seiji Ozawa. Review Nathalie Joachim’s Songs of Experience Nurture Community Simon Cohen - March 12, 2024 The flutist and singer is mesmerizing as she presents her second album live at Cal Performances. Feature Robbie Robertson’s Posthumous Oscar Nomination Was Not a First Tim Greiving - March 5, 2024 A number of well-known composers have died on the job and received Academy Award nominations for their final works. Feature Rhapsody in Blue Renewed: 21st-Century Twists on a Beloved Classic Yoshi Kato - February 21, 2024 Musicians are expanding the Gershwin favorite to represent a more diverse understanding of America. Artist Spotlight Lawrence Brownlee Brings Rising to San Francisco Emily Wilson - February 21, 2024 SF Performances hosts the world-renowned tenor in a recital that includes many songs off his successful recording project. Review Down to Brass Tacks With Tuba Player Jonathan Seiberlich Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024 On his new album, Isolation Suite, the seasoned Bay Area musician doesn’t shy away from the heavy feelings of the past several years. Artist Spotlight Pianist Tiffany Poon on Being a 21st-Century Classical Musician Iris Kwok - February 20, 2024 The YouTube phenom talks about balancing online life with the sort of performing she’d like to pursue. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … Next › Next page Last » Last page