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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
The String Teacher’s Guide to Remote Studio Teaching
Here's what you need to get started to make teaching virtually both easy and cost-effective
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
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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"
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.
An Educator’s Guide to Teaching the Music of Underrepresented Composers
Educators are beginning to conserve, understand, & teach the underrepresented music and musicians beyond what classical musicians have traditionally been taught.
Violin Maker Jan Špidlen on the 1715 “Emperor” Stradivari Violin
Strings asked violin maker Jan Špidlen, "Of all the violins that inspire you, which one do you most wish you could keep? What makes it special?"
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The Danish String Quartet Releases Fifth and Final Installment, ‘Prism V: Beethoven, Webern, Bach’
Each of the Danish’s eight-year Prism series is built around one of Beethoven’s late string quartets, connecting a Bach fugue with a Beethoven late work and a later master
Cemeteries Across the Country Are Embracing New Roles as Performance Venues
Cemetery leaders have turned to cultural events as they aim to drum up awareness, ward off potential vandals, and support the upkeep of their lawns and aging monuments
Picture Perfect: When Communicating Musical Ideas and Cello Technique, a Little Imagery Goes a Long Way
Many of today's pedagogues are taking creative approaches to teaching—and playing—the cello, inspiring future generations to unleash their imaginations as well.
Janet Horvath’s ‘The Cello Still Sings’ is Much More Than a Memoir
This is a heartfelt story of musical connections and personal history, vividly and powerfully told
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Fiddler April Verch and Cody Walters Collaborate on Debut ‘Passages and Partings’
April Verch displays deep respect for her musical forebears, harboring a soft spot for raw, field-recorded fiddle tunes.
yMusic Evolves from a Backup Chamber Band to a Composing Dream Team
After years of collaborations, yMusic's first album of music composed entirely by the members of the ensemble stands as one of the most exciting and confident chamber music releases of the year
Hanneke Cassel Shines with ‘Infinite Brightness’
Cassel has fused Scottish fiddle with the styles of Cape Breton Island, the Isle of Skye, and America’s Appalachia region
Jan Vogler ‘Completely at Home’ with His Strad on ‘Édouard Lalo and Enrique Casals: Cello Concertos’
The flowering of the relationship between Jan Vogler and his magnificent Strad in these flowing and powerful performances affirms Lalo’s vision
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The Knights’ Colin and Eric Jacobsen Celebrate ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Centennial with New Project
Rhapsody embodies the commitment to innovative collaborations between performers and composers that is a signature of the Knights
Strumenti Offers Opportunities for Investors and Players Alike
The company loans high-end violins to artists at little or no cost while providing patron-investors with a chance to own shares in the instruments
Rachel Podger Returns to the Music of C.P.E. Bach
Podger highlights the layers and development of the composer's musical style in these chamber works