See Koh Go
Unconventional violinist connects past and present with plenty of plans for the future
By Rory Williams Amid clattering dishes, waiters’ inquiries,... Read More...
Stories
Violinist Augustin Hadelich’s Journey to Becoming a Sought-After Concert Soloist
A tragic fire nearly ended Augustin Hadelich’s career. But the 30-year-old violinist rallied to become one of today’s most sought-after concert soloists
By Cor... Read More...
Beethoven’s 7th Symphony Allegretto: Greatest. Music. Ever?
200 years after its debut, the transcendent Allegretto of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92, continues to captivate listeners. Why is the music world so hooked?
Real Vocal String Quartet Relates to the Audience through String Music and Singing
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
“Jet... Read More...
Cool Katz Hangin’ with Fred Katz, the Father of Jazz Cello
Composer for stage and film took cello in new direction in the 1950s
By Kenneth Carpenter
Born with the Russian name of “Fedya,” but known to ardent jazz ... Read More...
Be a Better String Player: Questioning
Rule No. 4: Questioning everything is an essential part of expressing yourself musically
By Lara St. John So far, I’ve talked about preparation a... Read More...
Be a Better String Player: Relaxation
Rule No. 1: You cannot perform relaxed without practicing relaxed
By Lara St. John
This is the most important rule of all—if you’re not relaxed, you won’... Read More...
Be a Better String Player: Consistency
Rule No. 2: Making it harder, really makes it easier
By Lara St. John Consistency is creating the muscle memory and mental certainty that allows yo... Read More...
Be a Better String Player: Confidence
Rule No. 3: If you have done it before, you can do it again
By Lara St. John
Confidence is having the experience of performing before you actually perfor... Read More...
Cajun Fiddler Michael Doucet Traces the Roots of American Music on New Album
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...