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.
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."
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."
An Ode to London’s Barbican Centre, Celebrating 40 Years of Culture and Controversy
The Barbican Centre truly deserves its status as London’s leading destination for culture. As it celebrated its 40th year in 2022, the Centre has been having a bit of a moment.
Jazz Cellist Tomeka Reid on Developing Her Own Language of Improvisation
Forging a unique jazz sound that draws from a range of musical traditions, Tomeka Reid is a jazz cellist, composer, and improviser who was awarded one of 25 MacArthur Fellowships for 2022.
Orchestras and Competitions Rethink the Printed Program
As we enter 2023, many orchestral organizations are beginning to rethink printed programs in favor of digital versions.
Essential Historical Recordings: When Fritz Kreisler Changed How We Hear and Play Violin
Fritz Kreisler, who forever changed the way we listen to and play the violin, was a disarmingly charming revolutionary
Listen with Your Eyes: Artists Are Increasingly Using a Visual Medium to Promote Their Music
These days it’s not always enough to write, perform, and record a killer tune. If you really want people to hear your music, you’ve frequently got to find a way to get them to see it first.