Jason Victor Serinus

Piercingly beautiful songs by Mahler and Shostakovich could make for one of the more profound recitals of this or any season.

The German baritone Matthias Goerne tells why he is drawn to songs with contemporary relevance, allowing him to plumb his emotional depths.

Here’s the bottom line: You’ve got to hear L’Arpeggiata’s Los Pájaros Perdidos, an immediate contender for “Best of 2012.”

Always exploring new ground, a beloved, smoky-voiced soprano turns back time by singing Ravel, Messiaen, and Dutilleux.

An esteemed baritone’s long-awaited debut recital raises questions about the gift of communication.

In Winterreise, Schubert’s chilling song cycle, two artists prophetically point the way toward places and mysteries that the composer didn’t live long enough to explore.

A master recitalist again attempts to scale the Schubertian summit of lieder singing.

Taking cues from the first surviving copy of St. Matthew Passion, The ABS presents a fresh, more intimate rendition of extraordinary beauty and power.

A masterful opera on Blu-ray grippingly depicts Nazi brutality and the horrors of war.

Engaging and heartfelt performances of Baroque classics distinguish this revelatory recital by the young Australian/Sri Lankan soprano.