The Music of Now: Alexander Shelley on San Francisco Classical Voice
Alexander Shelley discusses his approach toward building a cohesive ensemble and the importance of contemporary programming in conversation with Victoria Looseleaf from San Francisco Classical Voice.
Curtis Opera Theatre Profiled in Opera Now
One hundred years after its founding, the Curtis Institute of Music is still a beacon of excellence for promising young musicians. Hattie Butterworth reports on its opera program, Curtis Opera Theatre, for the latest issue of Opera Now.
Seeking the Complete Artist: Honens Competition on International Piano
Thomas May reports on the latest Honens Competition in International Piano (Winter 2025 issue) including praise for its Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion.
Marc-André Hamelin on Cover of Gramophone!
Michelle Assay from Gramophone sits down with Marc-André Hamelin to discuss his musical inspirations as a pianist and composer, following the release of his most recent album Found Objects / Sound Objects. November 2025 issue.
Congratulations to our 8VA GRAMMY® Nominees
8VA is proud to announce the latest GRAMMY®-nominated albums from our artists.
Michael Repper Champions Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in New York Times Feature
Conductor Michael Repper speaks with Eleanor Stanford from The New York Times regarding his extensive research and recording project centered on the celebration of illustrious composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
The Shepherd School of Music Highlighted in Classical Voice North America
James Bash reports on the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. He talks with Dean of Music Matthew Loden about the school’s unique qualities and lasting legacy.
Anne Akiko Meyers Featured in Cover Story for Strings Magazine
Megan Westberg from Strings Magazine speaks with Anne Akiko Meyers on her prolific output of recordings and her passion for new music and contemporary storytelling.
Alexander Shelley Featured on "Fred Plotkin on Fridays"
Fred Plotkin, a passionate opera expert, and author of Opera 101 and Classical Music 101, talks with Alexander Shelley, music director of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and Naples Philharmonic (Florida), incoming principal conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, and incoming music director of the Pacific Symphony.
Sandbox Percussion Featured on KMTV, Nebraska
The Grammy-nominated Sandbox Percussion appeared at KANEKO, in Omaha, to perform brand-new music by Andy Akiho. The event was covered by KMTV 3 News Now.