By Louise Lee
The quality of Chinese-made bows is improving, but for some, doubts remain
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The Real Vocal String Quartet is a chamber-jazz group that can sing and perform ‘Turkey in the Straw’ in Macedonian. Scout’s honor
By David Templeton
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By Greg Cahill
“Boy, those Turtle Island guys really like to practice,” says Michael Doucet, with a hearty laugh. He’s speaking over a bad cell phone connect... Read More...
As ensemble marks its 40th anniversary, 'Strings' charts the formative years of the group that reinvented the string quartet
“I’ve always wanted the string q... Read More...
A little bit country, a little bit classical, a whole lot of Stuart Duncan, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile
By Bob Doerschuk
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On the making of a world premiere and a family legacy
By Gregory Walker
Day 500: December 10, 2009. 7:59 pm. Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Orchestra is o... Read More...
By James N. McKean
Many years ago, in a town next to where I was living at the time, a young mother ducked into a dry cleaners to drop off some clothes. She ... Read More...
By Erin Shrader
Buzzes always seem to happen at the worst possible time. My most recent buzz started on the eve of a recording session, just as spring was gi... Read More...
By Daniel Levitov
Many string players perform not as a soloist, but from the string section of an orchestra. Though orchestra is almost always part of the cu... Read More...