Augustin Hadelich’s Exploration of American Music is a Treat
Spanning a century and a half, the works on this “American Road Trip’ represent composers of many eras, regions, and musical traditions.
November-December 2024
Did You Know: Jascha Heifetz Logged More Than Two Million Travel Miles Before Taking a Sabbatical in 1947?
Over the course of those two million miles, Heifetz played for an estimated 100,000 hours.
Composer Anna Clyne Collaborates with the Knights and Various Soloists on ‘Shorthand’
With top-level artists performing compositions referring to poetry, art, and music, 'Shorthand' is a provoking collection of works.
The Digital Generation Catches Early Music’s Third Wave
Over the last 15 years, what has been called a third wave of historical performance practice (HPP) ensembles has emerged, bringing a retooled set of priorities.
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Classical Music Festivals Adapt to Please Audiences—and Attract New Ones
On both sides of the Atlantic, music festivals are innovating to meet changing audience demands.
Movie Stars: Trailblazing Women of Hollywood’s Golden Age
While the composers of the majority of golden-age soundtracks were virtually all men, the performers included a pioneering group of women in the principal violin, viola, and cello roles.
Ryan Meehan Illuminates What Recording the Complete Beethoven Cycle Means for the Calidore String Quartet
‘Strings‘ spoke with the violinist about the Calidores’ special relationship with Beethoven.
The Musical Instrument Museum Celebrates ‘Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars’
The MIM’s new exhibition is an exceptional medley of 70-plus European instruments and bows made during the 16th to 19th centuries.
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Product News: Pirastro Releases the Lightweight, Elegant KorfkerRest Luna for Viola
Foldable and compact, the Luna for viola is made of a composite polymer material and weighs in at just 40 grams.
Carl Flesch’s Violin Method Has Guided Generations of Students Toward Technical Mastery and Artistic Expression
'The Art of Violin Playing' was meant for students and teachers seeking to refine their technique, deepen their understanding of violin pedagogy, and improve their instructional practices.
Violin Repertoire—“Again and Again” Leaves Room to Explore
The piece is rich with idiomatic violin techniques, like open strings and double- and triple-stops, that evoke the spirit of fiddle music.
The NY Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts Program Marks a Milestone
Millions of young people from New York and around the world have fallen (and still fall) under the spell of these beloved events.
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Review: 9 Horses’ ‘Strum’ Serves as a Counterpoint to the 21st-Century Digital Soundscape
Violinist Sara Caswell, double bassist Andrew Ryan, and multi-instrumentalist/composer Joe Brent form the nucleus of this dynamic 67-minute sonic excursion.
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
Several origin stories mixed with lore have emerged ever since Gershwin's epochal work became an instant sensation in 1924.
ETHEL Uses Chamber Music to Smash the Status Quo
Ralph Farris, Dorothy Lawson, Kip Jones, and Corin Lee discuss the importance of community, connection, and collaboration—and coffee—as sustaining forces in their quartet's longevity.
How Cellist Beatrice Harrison’s 1924 Duet with a Nightingale Captured the Attention of the World
Harrison was about to make history with the first outdoor BBC broadcast. But would her costar—the nightingale—appear?
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Cellist Joshua Nakazawa on the Mana Music Quartet’s Commitment to Hawaiian Culture
Nakazawa chats about the ensemble, its new album, and its mission to honor the indigenous culture of Hawaii.
Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk on Recording Mendelssohn—and Bickering Amicably
The three musicians discuss how their shared love of the Mendelssohn Piano Trios and common goals help to nourish their musical friendship.
Use Visualization to Learn Away from Your Instrument
Projecting a positive outcome can invite renewed mental focus, a heightened sense of well-being, and greater self-confidence.
3D-Printed Instruments Are Changing the Way Musicians Think, Learn, and Play
Thanks in part to their high durability, low cost, recyclability, and ever-improving sound quality, 3D-printed instruments are finding their way into the hands of players of all ages and levels.
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Jenny Scheinman Finds Her Mojo on Northern California’s Lost Coast with ‘All Species Parade’
The jazz violinist’s latest release is a love letter to the natural beauty of the Golden State
The Violin Society of America Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The VSA’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a milestone; it’s a launchpad into the next era of violin making and restoration.
David Bernard and the New York–based Park Avenue Chamber Symphony Release New Album ‘Heroic’
Composed of players from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life, this group meets weekly to rehearse, perform, and record warhorse symphonic repertoire.