How Musicians Can Combat Comeback Performance Stress and Anxiety
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, so do plans to get full orchestras and chamber ensembles back in halls before in-person audiences.
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John Corigliano’s New Cadenzas to the Beethoven Violin Concerto Complete the Masterpiece
John Corigliano is a magnificent composer and possibly the Beethoven of today. I wondered what he would see in them and what new language he would set to the concerto.
How to Blend into a Section in an Orchestra—or Project Over it as a Soloist
Playing live in an orchestral setting requires careful attention to the nuances of your fellow musicians and the conductor both as a section player and as a soloist.
Renaud Capuçon on Recording Elgar’s Lush Violin Concerto
London Symphony Orchestra music director Sir Simon Rattle has called Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B minor “a monster... a masterpiece.” Capuçon was up to the challenge.
Sheet Music Review: Pleyel, Six Easy Duos for Two Violins, Op. 48
First appearing in 1796, these delightful duos are ideal for sharing a rainy Saturday afternoon with your playing buddy, or as a post-lesson treat.
Violinist Rachel Podger and Pianist Christopher Glynn Record Timothy Jones’ Mozart
Could it be that with a change of weather, patron, or performer, some of Mozart’s most famous works might have been very different—yet still unmistakably him?
How String Players Can Avoid or Recover From Onstage Mistakes
You never know what will happen during a live musical performance—that's part of what makes it exciting for the audience, but can make it scary for the performers.
Tips for Busking and Outdoor Gigs with Stringed Instruments
Playing outdoors can present some specific challenges for string players. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your outdoor gigs and avoid potential pitfalls.
The Chicago Sinfonietta Serves as a Model in the Classical-Music Industry’s Elusive Quest for Diversity
The longstanding commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion predates by a generation the present cultural moment’s demand for social justice.
How to Perform Historically Informed Romantic 19th-Century Music
David Milsom has written a guide for violinists and other music lovers who want to get into an authentically Romantic mood.