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An Update on San Francisco Conservatory’s New Model After Purchase of Music Label and Concert Agencies

San Francisco Conservatory of Music CEO David Stull give an update after SFCM's acquisition of the UK’s largest concert agency, Askonas Holt, New York–based concert agency Opus 3 Artists, and the Dutch Pentatone label last year.

Classical Artists Explore New Multimedia Approaches to Enhance the Concert Experience

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and many other artists are presenting classical music in theatrical trappings to engage a younger audience.

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 Emmanuel Feldman’s TekPin is a New Endpin with Freedom in Mind

The TekPin is a cello endpin designed to support the instrument at a vertical angle, intended to reduce the weight the cello puts on a player’s body.

Sci-Fi (delity): New AI Technology Vaults Music Into a New Frontier

Cellist Tina Guo collaborated on a piece written by Michael Baugh to showcase Neural DSP’s AI-assisted effects processor, the Quad Cortex.

3 Grand Adventures for String Players Looking to Pair Their Passions of Music and Travel

Got the travel bug? Looking for adventure? Here are 3 excursions that may satisfy even the most adventurous string player’s spirit.

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String Players Are Being Called on to Play Chamber Music With Participants in Piano Competitions

Many major piano competitions around the world now require semifinalists to play a chamber music round with strings.

Adventurous Unpredictability: The Chiaroscuro Quartet Takes a New Look at Mozart

The Chiaroscuro Quartet's interpretation of Mozart's 3 “Prussian” quartets suggests a return to a point of focus from their early years—and at the same time a venture into new territory.

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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."

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Why Violinist Mia Asano’s First Piece, “Lunar,” is Back On Her Music Stand

Says violinist Mia Asano about her composition, "Lunar:" "A big goal of mine is to perform more original music at my shows and this piece was a milestone release for me."