Arts Brève
Reads & Streams
The Latest Picks in Classical Music Albums,
Art & Music Books
Oftentimes, books and audio-visual materials in the arts aren't at the top of the list for public librarians to see when ordering books from large distributors. Nowadays, public libraries lean toward popular or trending books because their demand is higher. This new list is our quest to present books and albums in the arts that may be trending in the arts world or can be used to create programs for the public. Each item contains the audience that would most likely be interested in using the material. We also outlined different ways to market each item to the public.
-Tanisha
Explore the Winter Picks in the latest digital magazine
Winter '25 Picks
Juilliard School Library Music Manuscripts: By and For Performers
Edited by Jane Gottlieb, with Richard Griscom
"A fascinating look into the manuscripts from a prestigious music institution with manuscripts from classical music’s famous composers"
South Side Impresarios How Race Women Transformed Chicago's Classical Music Scene by Samantha Ege
"An eye-opening work that depicts how Black women transformed classical music in Chicago sheds a light on hidden stories that need to be told"
Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet
by Kirk A Behrendt
“This book reflects the illustrious Mandalas exhibit at the Met Museum. The memorable exhibit depicts how Buddhist art can reflects the circle of thought and occurrence in the world.”
Siena: The Rise of Painting- 1300-1350
by Joanna Cannon
"A timely subject about the rise of painting and its beauty before one of the deadliest plagues in history."
Monet: The Restless Vision by Jackie Wullschläger
"An honest depiction of the true personality behind Monet. Oftentimes an artist that creates work that takes on a life of itself, always escapes the opportunity of being known as a person."
Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words by
Michael Owen
"I am curious about how the lyrics in Porgy and Bess came to be and his collaboration with George Gershwin…"
*Children's Book Pick:
A Symphony of Stories by James Mayhew
"There’s nothing more powerful than a book that introduces children to the arts. This book is beautifully illustrated with short stories that connect famous classical music works with art. "
Andrea Bocelli- Duets: 30th Anniversary
“If you want a combination of star power and classical music- then this album is for you.”
Brahms: Piano Concertos and Solo Piano Opp 116-119 Igor Levit, Christian Thielemann and Wiener Philharmonic
“A dynamic duo featuring classical music’s notable and respected conductor and a legendary pianist interprets Johannes Brahms”
Fall '24 Picks
Colorful by Iris Apfel
"A legacy that permeates the entire being..."
Acts of Resistance:
The Power of Art to Create a Better World
by Amber Massie-Blomfield
"The zeitgeist of the world is looking at the future and what it could be…especially in art."
Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less
by Amy Maricle
"In this world- anything that promotes calmness
and creativity is a win."
Music Marketing for the DIY Musician
by Bobby Borg
"This album was on the Traditional Billboard Classical Music charts for more than 5 weeks and now I know why…"
Aigul
"A debut album to remember..."
Puccini: Love Affairs by Jonas Kaufmann
"A veteran opera star celebrates Puccini with memorable duets."
Chopin Études by Yunchan Lim
"This album was on the Traditional Billboard Classical Music charts for more than 5 weeks and now I know why…"
Adornment and Splendour:
Jewels of the Indian Courts
"This album was on the Traditional Billboard Classical Music charts for more than 5 weeks and now I know why…"
