Many of today's pedagogues are taking creative approaches to teaching—and playing—the cello, inspiring future generations to unleash their imaginations as well.
John Corigliano is a magnificent composer and possibly the Beethoven of today. I wondered what he would see in them and what new language he would set to the concerto.
London Symphony Orchestra music director Sir Simon Rattle has called Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B minor “a monster... a masterpiece.” Capuçon was up to the challenge.
First appearing in 1796, these delightful duos are ideal for sharing a rainy Saturday afternoon with your playing buddy, or as a post-lesson treat.
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Could it be that with a change of weather, patron, or performer, some of Mozart’s most famous works might have been very different—yet still unmistakably him?
The Stroh violin, or Strohviol, as it is also known, was invented and patented in 1899 & revolutionized the classical violin & the nascent music-recording industry.
Marian Paradeiser's Divertimento in E For Two Violins, Viola & Cello is a great addition to Doblinger’s Classical Music Series.
The longstanding commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion predates by a generation the present cultural moment’s demand for social justice.
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David Milsom has written a guide for violinists and other music lovers who want to get into an authentically Romantic mood.
If there’s one thing a premier fiddler knows about, it’s the art of improvisation—also known as the ability to always expect the unexpected
Nothing beats the energy of a top-notch performance before a live audience. But how does a performer handle the unpredictable nature of a live audience?
Here is the latest addition to Bärenreiter’s Easy String Ensemble series. These six simple but catchy melodies are ideal for early ensemble training and for first concert performances.
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Beloved as much for the way it sounds as the way it looks, the Hardanger is a stunning piece of folk art, reflective of a rural homeland in Norway.
We asked Ryan McLaughlin, of all the instruments that have passed through his hands, which one does he most wish he could have kept? What made it special?
Oxford University Press’ newest title in its Notes for Performers series offers historical and analytical information on 35 pieces for the viola, from Bach to Weber.
Here’s a primer describing some of the relevant bonafides you might run into the next time you’re exploring the works of modern violin makers.
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The question that I’ve been asked from day one has been, “Why does it feel different than any other music school when I walk in the door?”
While tenths show up in virtuoso repertoire (like Paganini, Wieniawski, etc.), they are more fundamentally important as a way to improve left-hand technique.
When Beethoven, aged barely 15, composed these three piano quartets, the genre was rare and not yet part of an established chamber-music tradition.
“Inspired by the ‘Go Local’ movement, which I really believe in, the initial idea was to build a violin out of materials from within in a 25-mile radius of my home."
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When Niccolò Paganini needed a powerful new violin, he found (or was given) an instrument by Guarneri del Gesù. He called it “Il Cannone” (the Cannon) and used it for the rest of his life.
Thomastik-Infeld is celebrating the Dominant’s golden anniversary by launching a new, related string set: the Dominant Pro.
Call it love at first sight. At age nine, after watching a demonstration of Saint-Saëns’ “The Elephant” from The Carnival of the Animals, British musician Toby Hughes knew he had to have a double bass.
Having skied almost daily now for nearly two months straight, I’ve discovered some things in the frozen wilderness that have direct string-playing parallels. It turns out violists can learn a lot about bowing from a set of ski poles.