SF Symphony Brings Together Freestyle Rap, Mahler, Ravel, Strauss, and AI for 2023 Opening Gala
Music director Esa-Pekka Salonen, with a kind of sprightly grace, led the orchestra on a night of smiles and shimmering gowns
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Listen to Jazz Violinist Aline Homzy’s Debut Single “Starring Space”
The first single from her debut album, Éclipse, is a jazzy instrumental tune with her group Aline’s Étoile Magique
Strings Sessions in Place: Wholesoul’s String Quartet Version of “Leave the Door Open”
This new string quartet from violist Drew Forde, AKA "ThatViolaKid" on social media, specializes in hip-hop, R&B and soul music
Thibout Violin and Victor Fétique Bow Sold via Shopgoodwill.com
Rocketing up to $10,000 within 24 hours, the instrument was sold to the final bidder for $26,259
New Dover Quartet Violist Julianne Lee Describes ‘Natural Synergy’ with Founding Members
Julianne Lee, currently assistant principal second violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and principal second violin with the Boston Pops, will take up her new role as violist of the Dover Quartet in Sept. 2023
Cellist HAUSER Debuts New Video for “Phantom of the Opera”
Cellist HAUSER of 2Cellos has released a new single and video for "The Phantom of the Opera."
Essential Historical Recordings: Pablo Casals Brought Bach’s Cello Suites to Light
Pablo Casals was a towering figure in the history of cello playing—at once artist, exponent, exemplar, and liberator.
4 Ways to Attract Students to Your Private Teaching Studio
If you’re seeking to build a private teaching studio, you’ll need to recruit students and, just as importantly, hang onto them once they sign up with you.
Concert Review: David Geffen Hall Reopens with Acoustic Upgrade and Refreshed Design for NY Phil’s Return
The re-opening of David Geffen Hall caps a $550 million, pandemic-era effort to solve the sonic problems that have plagued the hall ever since it opened (as Philharmonic Hall) in 1962.
Concert Review: LA Phil’s Opening Night Celebrates the Music of John Williams with Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter
The LA Phil's 2022 opening gala featured violin soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter and John Williams taking the baton celebrating the composer turning 90 this year.
