Bayard Heimer

Understanding the Emotions & Market Forces That Affect the Value of Violins

An inside look at the many factors that can affect the value of old and new violins By Philip Kass News stories about jaw-dropping prices ... Read More...

Portland Cello Project Follows Its Passion to Unexpected Places

By Whitney Phaneuf Portland Cello Project Long before Portland had a hit cable-TV show (Portlandia) propagating its unofficial slogan... Read More...

5 ASTA Judges Answer Questions About Competitions

Judges of the ASTA Solo Competition share the view from their seats By Karen Peterson As the six laureate finalists in the ASTA 2015 National Solo Co... Read More...

New York State Prison Program Musicambia Unlocks the Power of Music

Musicambia has inmates at Sing Sing prison using music as rehabilitation By Leah Hollingsworth It’s April in New York, and the day feels full of p... Read More...

Violinist Augustin Hadelich’s Journey to Becoming a Sought-After Concert Soloist

A tragic fire nearly ended Augustin Hadelich’s career. But the 30-year-old violinist rallied to become one of today’s most sought-after concert soloists By Cor... Read More...