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Holiday Gift Guide: 9 Great Classical Strings Recordings of (Mostly) 2023
It’s been a great year for string recordings; here are some standout gift ideas
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Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Noteworthy 2023 Jazz(ish) Albums
Here are five noteworthy string-jazz albums from 2023
‘Party Band’ Violinist Dick Bright Offers Advice from a Life Spent Working in the Music Industry
His new book, "Workin’ for a Livin’," is a charming hybrid of memoir, storytelling, and advice advice
The California Festival’s Celebration of New Music is a Tale of Three Maestros
Collaboration between more than 90 institutions includes support from the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego symphonies
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Joshua Bell Commissions an Homage to the Elements
During the Covid lockdown, Bell started thinking about nature and decided to commission a new suite
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
Hans Johannsson Celebrates His Career in Violin Making with “Echoes of the Ages” Event
At least 60 stringed instruments will be played and on display to honor his 40-plus–year career
Bassist Joseph Conyers Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Change Makers Through Music with Project 440
Project 440 is unlike other music programs in that it does not focus on teaching students to become better musicians so much as to become better members of their communities
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Remaking the Maestro: As Classical Music Organizations Look to Fill Podiums, They’re Revising Their Priorities
'Music directors will need to be full strategic leaders'
After Arts Organization Hosts Events and Makes Connections Within the Music Community
The community is comprised of like-minded individuals, professionals trained in music and who love it but are currently working in other fields.
Violinist Joe Deninzon on Joining Classic Progressive Rock Band Kansas
Deninzon grew up dreaming of playing "Dust in the Wind" onstage with the band—now he does regularly as a member of the group
Cemeteries Across the Country Are Embracing New Roles as Performance Venues
Cemetery leaders have turned to cultural events as they aim to drum up awareness, ward off potential vandals, and support the upkeep of their lawns and aging monuments
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The Knights’ Colin and Eric Jacobsen Celebrate ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Centennial with New Project
Rhapsody embodies the commitment to innovative collaborations between performers and composers that is a signature of the Knights
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
These Podcasts are Produced for String Players by String Players
Here is a short roundup of strings-focused and strings-adjacent podcasts currently waiting for their next new listener
Musicians Make the Best Arts Fundraisers
Former Boston Symphony CEO Mark Volpe has co-edited and contributed to a new textbook called Fundraising for the Arts
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The Richmond Symphony Transforms Its Appearance With Reimagined Concert Dress
In performance, men’s concert attire included tails and tuxedos; women adopted a dress code of all black concert clothing. Until now.
Remembering Violin Maker Francis Kuttner 1951–2023
Violinmaker Francis Kuttner, builder of the acclaimed Ellen M. Egger quartet of instruments passed away June 2, 2023
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
Cellist Laura Metcalf’s Sunday-Morning Musical Series ‘Gather’ Showcases Talent and Diversity of NYC Scene
Metcalf’s current project is a Sunday-morning concert series called GatherNYC at the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle, the heart of Manhattan.
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New Violist Julianne Lee and Founding Cellist Camden Shaw on the Dover Quartet’s New Lineup
Beginning in September 2023, Julianne Lee will take up her new role as violist of the Dover Quartet.
Post-Covid Audio Trends: Apple’s Classical Music App, Listening on Speakers, and a List of Demo Discs
An update on Apple's classical music streaming service, plus trends in home audio gear
Cello is the ‘Perfect Instrument’ for Stjepan Hauser’s Latest Project
Hauser, half of the duo 2Cellos, recently released a cello and orchestra arrangement of the overture of The Phantom of the Opera.
Adventures in Family Programming for String Music Lovers in New York City
From the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, and beyond, here are some family-friendly string music events in New York City.