Yam Uri Raz Found His Way to Violin Making in Hawaii Via a Winding Road
Yam Uri Raz started out fixing guitars before founding Yam Violins around 2018 as a small, single-maker operation in the town of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Violinist Hilary Hahn Emerges from the Pandemic a Changed Artist With ‘Eclipse’
Eclipse is the title of violinist Hilary Hahn’s new album, summing up not only the repertoire but also some of what the violinist has been through in the last few years.
An Educator’s Guide to Teaching the Music of Underrepresented Composers
Educators are beginning to conserve, understand, & teach the underrepresented music and musicians beyond what classical musicians have traditionally been taught.
Piazzolla’s ‘Le Grand Tango’ Is a Study in Passion, Rhythm, and Balance
There are impressive things in Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango that show off the cello, but its primary goal is more to show off the tango style itself.
Art for All: Rosalind-Denise Rogers Uses Music to Prepare Students for Bright Futures
Through her school and community programs with the Inner Ear Orchestra, Rosalind-Denise Rogers has introduced over 1,000 young people to orchestral music in just five years.
Violinist Francesca Dego and Conductor Sir Roger Norrington’s Mozart Concertos Are a Fresh Take Based on Historical Resources
The Mozart Violin Concertos recording with violinist Francesca Dego combines old and new traditions, using modern instruments but infused with Sir Roger Norrington more than 60 years of research and experience.
Wadada Leo Smith’s String Quartets Offer Players the Chance to Find Their Own Way
Presenting a roiling assortment of people, events, and landmarks in American history, composer Wadada Leo Smith’s string quartets have been gaining wider notice.
A ‘Song’ in His Heart: Sheku Kanneh-Mason Releases an Eclectic, Personal Album
The cello and its vocal qualities explain the title of Sheku Kanneh-Mason's album, Song, but this very individual collection of pieces reflects Kanneh-Mason’s personal interests.
The Sphinx Organization Marks 25 Years of Pushing to Increase Ethnic Diversity In the Classical Music Industry
For 25 years, the Sphinx Organization has advanced the careers of young Black and Latinx classical string players through programs that include a prestigious national competition.
Remastered Ed Haley Recordings Reveal the Many Delights Found in His Fiddle Playing
Appalachian fiddle player Ed Haley performed for nearly half a century and forever altered the landscape of American fiddle music, but never produced a commercial recording.