Adulthood is offering a new world of opportunities for this former child prodigy by James Reel It’s easy enough to earn ovations when you’re an adorable ten-year-old girl who can plant your feet bravely on a stage and play the…
The Asian nation has become a major player in the US stringed-instrument market by Kevin McKeough The violins, violas, cellos, and double basses can be found in shops from Berkeley, California, to Des Moines, Iowa, from New York City to…
By Daniel Felsenfeld At the point in his extremely distinguished career at which violin soloist Gidon Kremer could well be resting on his own hard-earned laurels, he has instead chosen to redefine his own musical mission. And it is, indeed,…
There are as many styles of fiddling as there are communities with fiddlers in them. Here are 12 questions that classical violin players frequently ask about fiddling.
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Could any violinist rosin up with raw pine sap? What is rosin, anyway? Here's a look at how rosin is made and why it's essential for string players.
18 starter violin outfits—bow and case included—that cost $1,500 or less By Heather K. Scott Students first learning the violin often start with a school fiddle or a rental from the local music shop. Parents and teachers alike know that…
18 starter violin outfits—bow and case included—that cost $1,500 or less by Heather K. Scott Students first learning the violin often start with a school fiddle or a rental from the local music shop. Parents and teachers alike know that…
Cellist and classical music icon Yo-Yo Ma discusses his world-music project by Edith Eisler Yo-Yo Ma is one of those rare people who can make even a hardened cynic believe that artistic and personal integrity go together. He is not…
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Sources and references for cello and chamber-music repertoire By Jeffrey Solow In my two-part article “Cellists’ Choice” (In Print, December 1999 and January 2000), I presented my view of the standard cello repertoire. While most of the selections on my…
Shopping for a violin or viola case doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are some things to look for in a violin or viola case, ranging from $75 to $1,800.
A conversation with the preeminent violist by Edith Eisler “Wherever you are, in any situation, you always have pluses and minuses. At some point, one may outweigh the other and then you have to make a choice,” says violist Kim…
At 19, American violinist Hilary Hahn is one of the most impressive and musically compelling artists in the ever-growing galaxy of young virtuosos.
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Violin teacher Dorothy DeLay has been extraordinarily successful in turning gifted young students into promising performers.
Cellist Anner Bylsma Rhapsodizes Luigi Boccherini, Whose Chamber Works Are Ripe for Rediscovery By David M. Brin Anner Bylsma has been at the forefront of the Baroque revival. His recitals have an air of freshness and spontaneity, and his performances…
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