Bill Evans

A Pandemic-time Residency Provided Just the Right Circumstances for ‘Springville Sessions’ by the Ladles

The Ladles' Springville Sessions, which may never have happened were it not for the pandemic, is now being hailed as one of the best acoustic recordings of the year.

CodaBow Chroma bow handles in different colors

CodaBow’s New Chroma Experience Makes Everything Custom

The company’s new Chroma experience is meant to give violinists, violists, and cellists the chance to customize their own bows as a reflection of their technique & style

Mari Kimura plays violin with computer screen showing digital recording session

How Violinists Use Technology to Explore New Sounds

Violinists have been experimenting with technology, including electric violinist, for decades, if not longer, in their search for new sounds.

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How a Cellist Came to Own the Cello of Her Dreams

It was love at first bow, but it was years before Emily Wright would be surprised with a lifelong reunion with "Henri," the cello of her dreams.

Review: Billy Bang’s ‘Lucky Man’ Is an Auditory Map of the Violinist’s Journey Back to Vietnam

"Lucky Man" is the soundtrack to a documentary of the same name following U.S. Army sergeant-turned-violinist Billy Bang's return to Vietnam.

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How Moonlighting Classical Musicians Contributed to Motown, R&B, Pop, and Rock Music History

String players helped shape the sound of pop music from Motown & beyond, while establishing a blueprint for orchestral arrangements that is followed to this day.

Maria Duenas with violin against a row of chairs

Violinist María Dueñas Launches Solo Career Virtually as Part of Pandemic Pivot

Undeterred by Coronavirus delays, the 17-year-old Spanish violinist María Dueñas found a way to launch her career and shine in the virtual realm.

Augusta McKay Lodge, violin; Georgina McKay Lodge, viola; Eva Lymenstull, cello; David Schulenberg, harpsichord

Review: ‘Chamber Music from the Court of Frederick the Great’ Showcases Early Works by J.G. Graun & Others

Fans of ancient music in search of a quality recording of obscure Baroque chamber music for viola will want to give this album a listen.

Violinist Vijay Gupta playing his violin

Violinist Vijay Gupta Finds New Path With Unconventional Inspiration on Debut Solo Album ‘When the Violin’

With this album violinist Vijay Gupta initiates a new project: to record all 6 Bach sonatas & partitas alongside a newly commissioned work in the next 6 years.

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Pandemic Downtime Has Strengthened the Resolve of Orchestras to Reach Children

Wherever orchestras and institutions have expanded their offerings for children during the pandemic, the impact has been stunning.