Teen Strings Games
Are you a budding player in need of a break from practicing scales and techniques? Take a time-out with these musical brain teasers!
March-April 2026
ARKAI Is Plugged into a Limitless World on ‘Brightside’
Philip Sheegog and Jonathan Miron discuss their backgrounds, their careers, and their new album, which spans a range of syles and features ten originals.
Martinů’s Recently Discovered ‘Romance’ Is Published for the First Time
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.
How Violinist Alena Baeva Found a New Approach to Beethoven
On their latest recording, Baeva and pianist Vadym Kholodenko take a fresh look at the composer and his music.
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Festivals for City Folk—Bustling Places to Enjoy the World’s Greatest Music
Six must-visit festivals featuring world-class music in some of the world's premier cities
Instant Chemistry—Arnaud Sussmann Knew Immediately That He and the “Schneeberger” Strad Were a Perfect Match
The violinist discusses the privilege and responsibility of being a part of the legacy of his venerable concert partner.
5 Minutes with Composer Niles Luther
The cellist-composer talks about his work translating brushstrokes into sound, composing for a museum gallery rather than a concert hall.
Red Carpet Repertoire—The Leap from Silver Screen to Concert Hall Isn’t Always an Easy One
Box office success and Academy accolades don’t guarantee that an original score will make its way into the repertoire of string players.
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Review: ‘From Violin to Viola’ Covers All the Essentials
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.
The Isidore String Quartet Records a Love Letter to Chamber Music Traditions
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.
Choosing a Specialty—These 5 Festivals Should Delight Attendees with Specific Musical Interests
Have a particular style in mind? String quartets only? Early music? New music? Roots music? Not to worry, there's a festival for you!
Bass Legend—The Instrument Made Famous by Jazz Musician Scott LaFaro Has Lived a Long, Storied Life
This history behind this 200-year old double bass is one of mystery and renewal.
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Review: Tartini’s Baroque Showpieces Deserve More Attention
This pristine Bärenreiter edition offers advanced performers all they could wish for.
D’Addario’s String Recycling Partnership with TerraCycle Celebrates Ten Years
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.
A Surplus of Hope—Why Orchestras Are (Cautiously) Feeling Confident Again
Data shows that orchestras are continuing to outperform the wider performing arts sector and attract new ticket buyers, especially among millennials.
The Violin Solo in Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis Is the Audition Piece You’ll Probably Never Actually Play
The work is often considered Beethoven’s most daunting and exalted creation—raw, visionary, and striving toward transcendence.
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Blackbird Elementals Gives Teens a Chance to Collaborate with Living Composers
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.
Pirastro’s New KorfkerSpring Chin Rest Takes a Flexible Approach
A collaboration with Dutch violinist Berent Korfker, this versatile chin rest allows customization in terms of position, height, rotation, and tilt.
Natural Surroundings—These Music Festivals Draw on the Incredible Landscapes That Play Host to Them
The festivals gathered here are magnetic destinations as much as opportunities to witness incredible performances.
Did You Know . . . Tokyo Has Eight Full-Time, Full-Size, Fully Professional Orchestras?
That’s more than any other city in the world.