Media

Sometimes artists make their most daring leaps using recorded media. Our expert staff collects and selects the most interesting recordings, books, movies, and videos to review here, helping you keep track of the music scene from the comfort of your home.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2020

A veteran of Oakland’s black music scene tackles pandemic issues in a remarkable new album created in quarantine.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 17, 2020

The London Symphony Orchestra and Heath Quartet provide supple support on a new CD from Decca.

Steven Winn - April 17, 2020

The latest disc features intriguing cello concertos by Antonin Reicha and Bernhard Romberg, plus sprightly dances from Josef von Eybler.

Richard S. Ginell - April 13, 2020

Spooky twilight music dominates the fearless keyboard wizard’s latest release.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 11, 2020

Sulayman possesses a gorgeous voice, and his interpretations are balm for the soul.

Michael Zwiebach - April 7, 2020

Bach wrote a bunch of good tunes. Wouldn’t you like to hear some about now?

Jason Victor Serinus - April 6, 2020

Are you streaming a lot of music online now? Here’s an audiophile’s guide to the basics of greater sound.

Richard S. Ginell - April 6, 2020

Pianist Kirill Gerstein delights in a recording of a playful new Adès concerto.

Steven Winn - March 30, 2020

Anne Sofie von Otter, Dashon Burton, and Avery Amereau give voice to Shaw’s The Listeners and Is a Rose.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 27, 2020

The new disc from the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge offers restorative music by Arvo Pärt, Pēteris Vasks, and James MacMillan.