Strings’ Top 10 Posts of 2018
A new year is once again upon us, Strings readers, and with its end comes the internet's most glorious pastime: The listicle.
We've compiled the top 10 most-... Read More...
Anna Pulley
Experimental Concert for Solo Viola, Memento Mori, Reminds Us Life Is Fleeting
By Anna Pulley
"Life is fleeting and transformation to another state is inevitable."
This is the underlying concept of Memento Mori, a series of new works f... Read More...
Meet the 13-Year-Old Violinist for the NBA
Violinist Giovanni Mazza has an impressive resume for a 13 year old. The Chicago-based musician entered the Chicago Bulls Youth Talent search at age nine, and t... Read More...
New Streaming Device Launched for Classical Music Fans
Music streaming platforms have wildly changed the way many people listen to, download, and discover music. But the classical-music genre has largely been left o... Read More...
Celebrating the Legacy of Composer George Walker
By Anna Pulley
George Walker, the renowned and celebrated American composer, died on August 23, 2018. He was 96.
Walker's long and distinguished career br... Read More...
Cleveland Orchestra Concertmaster William Preucil Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Cleveland Orchestra suspended concertmaster William Preucil (with pay) in July over allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Preucil, who has served as... Read More...
Watch Ben Folds Create a Live Orchestra Piece on the Spot with the National Symphony Orchestra
Many composers might balk at being asked to compose a song on the spot for an entire orchestra, but not Ben Folds.
The singer-songwriter, pianist, and record... Read More...
Emanuel Feuermann’s Granddaughter, Marika Hughes, Calls for ‘Long Overdue’ Conversation on Racism After Mistreatment from Kronberg Academy
In an interview with CelloBello, cellist Marika Hughes accused Kronberg Academy director Raimund Trenkler of racism and "gross mistreatment" at the cello compet... Read More...
Hear the World’s Longest, Playable Stringed Instrument, the Earth Harp, on Make Music Day
June 21 marks the 35th year of Make Music Day, a global celebration of music involving 800 cities and 120 countries.
This year NAMM's Museum of Making ... Read More...
Hear the ‘Star Wars’ Theme Song Played on Ancient String Instruments
If you've ever wondered how the theme song for Star Wars would sound on ancient string instruments—and really, how could you not?—then wonder no more.
A grou... Read More...
