Classical & acoustic recording at Symphony Hall
Symphony Recording Sessions
A performance-focused recording experience combining the acoustics of Symphony Hall, a Shigeru Kawai SK-7 Concert Grand, and carefully prepared audio and video capture.
About
About Symphony Recording Sessions
Symphony Recording Sessions is a recording service by Symphony Acoustic Studio, for classical and acoustic musicians who want to capture their performances in a space designed around live sound.
From solo piano and voice to strings and chamber music, it offers a focused setting for a recording that feels as much like a performance as it sounds.
Why Symphony Recording Sessions
A recording space built around the performance.
Classical music is shaped by the performer, the instrument and the room around them. Each session is built around all three.
- The room
- Symphony Hall’s natural acoustics, and a refined visual setting.
- The instrument
- A Shigeru Kawai SK-7 concert grand.
- The capture
- Multitrack audio, room recording and synchronized video, with microphones and positions set for your repertoire.
More than a recording of what was played: a record of the performance, the instrument and the space.
What we record
What we record.
Symphony Recording Sessions welcomes a range of classical and acoustic projects, including:
Instrumentation
- Solo piano
- Voice & piano
- Violin, viola, cello & other strings
- Instrument & piano
- Duo, trio & quartet / other small chamber ensembles
Purpose
- Audition recordings
- Competition submissions
- Performance portfolios
- Repertoire recordings
For larger or more specialized projects, recording arrangements may be discussed individually.
The hall
Symphony Hall
Recording sessions take place in Symphony Hall, a purposefully designed acoustic environment that supports the clarity, resonance and natural character of live performance, and a refined visual setting for recorded performances.
Recording setup and performer positioning are prepared according to the instrumentation, repertoire, acoustics and requirements of each project.
The session
What each session includes.
Each recording session is prepared according to the needs of the project and generally includes:
In the hall
- Exclusive use of Symphony Hall during the reserved session
- Recording setup and soundcheck
- In-session playback and take review
The capture
- Multitrack audio recording
- Stereo room capture
- Video recording
After the session
- Audio and video post-production
- Final stereo audio files
- Synchronized final video
- Private online delivery
For piano and collaborative sessions, use of the Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand may also be included where required.
Exact session details are confirmed before booking based on instrumentation, repertoire, session length, and recording requirements.
How it works
From inquiry to delivery.
Tell us about your project
Submit an inquiry with your preferred and alternate dates, instrumentation, repertoire, and the purpose of your recording.
Session planning
We review your project and recommend the appropriate session setup based on your recording requirements.
Record at Symphony Hall
Your reserved session includes setup, soundcheck, recording, and in-session playback as required.
Final delivery
Following post-production, your finished recordings are delivered privately online.
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
No. Symphony Recording Sessions is available to musicians outside of SYAS as well.
Yes. Sessions are available for voice, strings, instrumentalists, duos, and small chamber ensembles in addition to solo piano.
Yes. The piano may be used for applicable recording sessions.
Fresh tuning immediately before a session is not automatically included and may be arranged in advance upon request.
Yes. Musicians may record with their own accompanist or collaborative partner.
Delivery time depends on the length and requirements of each project. An estimated timeline will be provided as part of the session details.
Additional editing requests may be available within the applicable revision period, depending on the requested changes and technical feasibility.
Get in touch
Plan your recording session.
Tell us about your project and we’ll help determine the most suitable recording setup for you.
Not a booking. Rates and availability are confirmed when we reply.
Rehearsing in Symphony Hall.
The hall can also be booked for rehearsal: pianists, instrumentalists, singers, small ensembles, audition preparation. Use the same form, or WhatsApp.