Soundmirror, Inc.

Soundmirror, Inc. Recording orchestras, operas, and leading classical artists around the world for over fifty years, with over 140 Grammy nominations and awards.

For more than 50 years, Soundmirror has been the first choice recording company for orchestras, choral groups, opera companies, solo artists, and record labels. We combine world class customer service, recording equipment, and industry knowledge to produce recordings that are consistently acknowledged by the press, industry peers, and have earned more than 135 GRAMMY nominations and awards.

Soundmirror, the Next Generation?This year, we’ve been lucky to have not one, but two fantastic summer hires on our team...
08/08/2025

Soundmirror, the Next Generation?

This year, we’ve been lucky to have not one, but two fantastic summer hires on our team!

Easton, a computer engineering major UMass Lowell, jumped right into projects to keep our tech running smoothly and Noel—our chief engineer Mark Donahue’s son—got a front-row seat to the world of recording, helping out in the studio and learning the ropes from his dad.

We’re so grateful for their energy, curiosity, and contributions over the past few months.

Easton will stay on part-time this fall, while Noel will head back to high school in a few weeks. Thanks for all your hard work, guys!

🎙️Last week, Mark and Blanton were in the legendary Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory for a piano and voice re...
08/07/2025

🎙️Last week, Mark and Blanton were in the legendary Jordan Hall at the New England Conservatory for a piano and voice recording.

With its stunning acoustics and historic charm, Jordan Hall is one of our favorite places in the world to record. Truly a privilege to work in this iconic Boston space.

🎧 Did you know we also record audiobooks?This week, our engineer Anastasia Lukina recorded the narration for part 1 of a...
08/05/2025

🎧 Did you know we also record audiobooks?

This week, our engineer Anastasia Lukina recorded the narration for part 1 of a trilogy about the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the author and founder of Christian Science.

Recording of the full trilogy will continue through December.

07/31/2025

✈️ Believe it or not, this is what our chief engineer Mark Donahue calls "traveling light." A decade ago, he'd bring 2000 lbs of gear; now it's under 500.

"But gate agents still avert their eyes whenever I'm next in line," says Mark.

He and Blanton are off to record the Santa Fe Desert Chorale in beautiful New Mexico this week.

Last week, our recording engineer Anastasia Lukina stepped into new territory—recording in Dolby Atmos for the first tim...
07/30/2025

Last week, our recording engineer Anastasia Lukina stepped into new territory—recording in Dolby Atmos for the first time!

She joined producer Blanton Alspaugh in Florida to capture the ethereal voices of the Sisters of St. Thomas Aquinas singing hauntingly beautiful Gregorian chants.

Anastasia began her classical music journey as a violist at the Moscow Conservatory, later earning a Master’s in recording engineering from the Russian Music Academy. Before joining Soundmirror, she brought her expertise to institutions like BR - Bayerischer Rundfunk, the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the Aspen Music Festival. We’re so proud to have her on our team.

This recording session was something truly special—centuries-old sacred music, sung with breathtaking clarity, captured in a space of deep peace and resonance.

Throwback to that time Mark and Blanton recorded The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with the one and only Alan Cu***ng. 🎙...
07/24/2025

Throwback to that time Mark and Blanton recorded The Nutcracker and the Mouse King with the one and only Alan Cu***ng. 🎙

The recording was split into two parts: first a session in Glasgow with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conducted by John Mauceri, the second a voiceover session with Alan in New York City at Kilgore Studios.

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King goes beyond the Tchaikovsky ballet, asking who is the Nutcracker, and what really happens after Act Two?

🎬 Trailer @ https://shorturl.at/D0Rww

07/13/2025

Mastering a little Mahler 7 on a Sunday, as you do

Welcome to the Soundmirror Vault 🔐As we settle into our new building, one of our most exciting (and monumental) tasks ha...
07/02/2025

Welcome to the Soundmirror Vault 🔐

As we settle into our new building, one of our most exciting (and monumental) tasks has been organizing over 50 years of archival recordings—now safely stored in one of the building’s original bank vaults.

Inside? A treasure trove of performances from the world’s leading orchestras, choirs, bands, and musicians. (Engelbert Humperdinck, anyone?)

Stay tuned as we share more discoveries from the vault!

It's always a good time when folks from the Denver choral group Kantorei are in the studio! Producer Blanton and chief e...
06/27/2025

It's always a good time when folks from the Denver choral group Kantorei are in the studio!

Producer Blanton and chief engineer Mark spent a few days mixing the group's new recordings of Sarah Quartel's Winters' Day, and Randall Thompson's Frostiana this week, with artistic director Joel Rinsema and soprano & collaborative pianist Alicia Rigsby.

It's a pleasure working with such talented people. Thanks for making the trip to Lowell, Kantorei!

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Lowell, MA
01852

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Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
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