In boundlessly energetic style, violinist (and author) Allan Schiller takes the newbie concertgoer on a tour through canonic orchestral and chamber composers and repertoire from the Baroque to the present day.
This collection of recordings, made over several years, serves as a documented retrospective of conductor Jörg Widmann’s ten-year tenure with the orchestra.
String masters at play.
Philip Sheegog and Jonathan Miron discuss their backgrounds, their careers, and their new album, which spans a range of syles and features ten originals.
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Written in Paris in May 1930, when the composer was 40, ‘Romance’ exhibits Martinů’s mature style, with its chromaticism, dynamic contrasts, and surprising harmonies.
Transitioning to viola can sometimes be daunting for violin students. In this book, leading educators Paul Harris and Jessica O’Leary guide players through their first steps on viola.
This pristine Bärenreiter edition offers advanced performers all they could wish for.
Two new recordings of the Cello Suites by Anastasia Kobekina and Inbal Megiddo dazzle in their own way.
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Composer and saxophonist Laplante’s new album explores the meanings of resonance and tuning in two contrasting compositions.
Guided by a youthfully romantic sensibility, the trio plays with a splendid narrative flow.
“The process of examining manuscripts, selecting the most compelling pieces, and transcribing them to assess their musical potential has been both challenging and inspiring,” says Urpina.
The Cassatt String Quartet celebrates its 40th anniversary with three string quintets by Daniel Strong Godfrey.
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Thought-provoking music rooted in the past, informed by the present, and striving for the future.
New disc features concertos by canonic composers Georg Philipp Telemann and Antonio Vivaldi alongside some by undeservedly lesser-known composers.
Herlin’s debut album invites listeners to explore the subtle connections between the music of these two Romantic-era giants
This evocative recording is grounded in the ancient biblical tale of Lot’s wife and explores themes of memory, witness, and the cost of remembering.
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This collection of nature-inspired works makes full use of the double bass’ range and pairs it with a rainbow of instrumental colors from the orchestra
By Brian Wise; photos by Fadi Kheir For those who associate Arvo Pärt with a contemplative, austerely beautiful (and Hollywood-friendly) version of minimalism, there was plenty to satisfy in a program by the Estonian Festival Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on…
Lea’s first album in five years blends droning rock-violins, electronics, traditional fiddling, twangy guitars, whistling, and rock drums.
Violist Nick Revel has produced an enjoyable, extensive, and adventurous exploration of left- and right-hand exercises for violin, viola, and cello.
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On her sublime debut effort, STORIES (re)TRACED (Orchid Music) Zhou uses Bartók to anchor a program of scrupulously researched solo violin works that also includes virtuoso numbers by Bach, Ysaÿe, and Kreisler.
Skeen’s breadth of experience comes through in his dialogue-like approach to voicing and articulation.
The two-time Grammy Award winner has established his place among an elite cadre of contemporary jazz violinists.
The quartet’s new release is packed with surprises. Here, the ensemble discusses the record and their newly launched foursome.
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