The Enduring Strength of Shinichi Suzuki’s Legacy
Suzuki’s vision seems more resonant than ever in this era of intensifying polarization
September-October 2023
Chamber Music Camps and Academies Develop Artists’ Skills and Careers
Each program is a profoundly collaborative experience that reflects the vision and personality of its director
Classical Comedians Who Dare to Tickle the Funny Bone
Social media and YouTube have helped to gently deflate classical humor's pretensions
The Telegraph Quartet Shoots for the Moon With an Unlikely Musical Pairing
Divergent Paths features two works that have never been recorded on the same album before: Ravel’s String Quartet in F major and Schoenberg’s String Quartet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 7.
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Paul Huang Knew at Once He Wanted to Devote His Life to the Violin
Huang has been internationally praised for his artistry and effortless presence onstage
Hans Johannsson Celebrates His Career in Violin Making with “Echoes of the Ages” Event
At least 60 stringed instruments will be played and on display to honor his 40-plus–year career
Some Common Misconceptions About Harmonics and 6 Tips for Playing Them Better
By understanding how they are produced and following a few guidelines, string players can master this expressive technique
Sphinx Competition Winner Randall Goosby Pairs Price and Bruch on New Album
This recording of the Bruch with the Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin packs an own emotional wallop
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Bassist Joseph Conyers Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Change Makers Through Music with Project 440
Project 440 is unlike other music programs in that it does not focus on teaching students to become better musicians so much as to become better members of their communities
The Section Quartet’s Eric Gorfain Has Spun a Classical Music Education Into an Eclectic Recording Career, from Dr. Dre to Def Leppard
The violinist has arranged for rock bands, singer-songwriters, and rap/soul artists and producers
Cellist Jeffrey Zeigler’s ‘Slow Beethoven’ Turns a 7-Minute Quartet into a 44-Minute ‘Time Warp’
The performance was recorded live, filtered through an abandoned 600,000-gallon water tank
Remaking the Maestro: As Classical Music Organizations Look to Fill Podiums, They’re Revising Their Priorities
'Music directors will need to be full strategic leaders'
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Jonathan Moerschel’s 1590 Gasparo da Salò Viola Is a Big Instrument With a Big Sound
Moerschel plays on the “ex-Adam” Gasparo da Salò viola (Brescia) made around 1590, on loan from the Stradivari Society.
Sheet Music Review: ‘Lili Boulanger: Complete Violin Works’ Showcases Her Enchanting Compositions
Despite her short career, she found her own voice in music, exemplified in these four short, expressive works
For Period Instrument Ensembles, the Last 50 Years Have Been Golden
Since the 1970s many groups have become well established around the world, and playing standards continue to rise
After Arts Organization Hosts Events and Makes Connections Within the Music Community
The community is comprised of like-minded individuals, professionals trained in music and who love it but are currently working in other fields.
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Book Review: David Vernon’s ‘Beethoven: The String Quartets’ Is a Wonderful Introduction to Music He Loves
Driven by deep love and an infectious sense of wonder, Vernon has written a different kind of Beethoven book
Ten Pieces of Essential Advice for Young Musicians
Sometimes the most important lessons have nothing to do with the navigation of the fingerboard or maneuvers of the right hand
Violinist Joe Deninzon on Joining Classic Progressive Rock Band Kansas
Deninzon grew up dreaming of playing "Dust in the Wind" onstage with the band—now he does regularly as a member of the group
New Products: Eastman’s 7/8 Busan and 5/8 Pattern Double Basses
These basses are designed to “help you sound your best no matter how you’re built"
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Sheet Music Review: ‘Best of Viola Classics’ Combines Well-Known Classics and Hidden Gems
In the 20th century, composers increasingly began writing for the viola, encouraged by the emergence of eminent soloists.