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.
On their latest recording, Baeva and pianist Vadym Kholodenko take a fresh look at the composer and his music.
Six must-visit festivals featuring world-class music in some of the world's premier cities
The violinist discusses the privilege and responsibility of being a part of the legacy of his venerable concert partner.
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The cellist-composer talks about his work translating brushstrokes into sound, composing for a museum gallery rather than a concert hall.
Box office success and Academy accolades don’t guarantee that an original score will make its way into the repertoire of string players.
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.
Each work on ‘Adorations’ reflects a unique form of deep love and respect, offering its own expression of wonder, reverence, and the profound beauty of shared musical experience.
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Have a particular style in mind? String quartets only? Early music? New music? Roots music? Not to worry, there's a festival for you!
This history behind this 200-year old double bass is one of mystery and renewal.
This pristine Bärenreiter edition offers advanced performers all they could wish for.
A tale of AI woes and possibilities
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In 2016, TerraCycle teamed up with D’Addario to create the Playback Free Recycling Program, which takes strings of every origin and processes them into raw materials for reuse.
Data shows that orchestras are continuing to outperform the wider performing arts sector and attract new ticket buyers, especially among millennials.
The work is often considered Beethoven’s most daunting and exalted creation—raw, visionary, and striving toward transcendence.
Over the course of a year, students rehearsed new works by six composers, engaging directly with the people who wrote the music they were learning.
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A collaboration with Dutch violinist Berent Korfker, this versatile chin rest allows customization in terms of position, height, rotation, and tilt.
The festivals gathered here are magnetic destinations as much as opportunities to witness incredible performances.
That’s more than any other city in the world.
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