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French Cellist Juliette Herlin’s ‘Dialogue’ Taps into Debussy and Schumann
Herlin’s debut album invites listeners to explore the subtle connections between the music of these two Romantic-era giants
Strings and the Radio: 11 Essential Programs for Classical Music Lovers
Here’s a list of exceptional classical music radio programs that resonate particularly well with the interests and needs of string players.
Ju-Fang Liu’s Tuscan Bass Packs an Unexpected Punch
This circa 1720 Italian treasure is celebrated for being remarkably versatile, adapting seamlessly to every musical genre.
Agent of Change—Film Composer and Hitchcock Collaborator Bernard Herrmann Influenced All Those Who Came After
Fifty years after his death, Herrmann’s music lives on in his iconic scores, orchestral suites, recital programs, recordings, and even in a hit ballet.
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Don’t Trade, Upgrade—A Guide to Modifying Your Instrument
Before you open your wallet for a replacement instrument, consider the following checklist to get a realistic sense of what needs improving.
Words of Wisdom—Inspirational Quotes to Motivate Students and Teachers Alike
Searching for an approach to assist students with motivation issues? Perhaps the following insights will help.
5 Minutes with Violinist Hongyi Mo
Poulenc’s great Violin Sonata is at the center of Mo’s debut album, ‘Métamorphoses,’ and serves as the anchor for an exploration of transformation.
Did You Know . . . in Osaka you Can Hear Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Performed with 10,000 Voices?
Every December, while the western world rolls out an onslaught of ‘Nutcracker’ and ‘Messiah’ performances, Japan is awash in Beethoven’s Ninth.
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Musicians Turn to Body Mapping to Maximize Technique Without Tension
Body mapping is a method that uses anatomical understanding to help musicians develop an accurate mental map of their body’s structure and movement.
In with the New: Anne Akiko Meyers Releases Three Albums of Contemporary Music, with Two More on the Way
A champion of contemporary composers, Meyers’ website lists 38 composers whose work she has commissioned and/or premiered.
At 100, the ‘Grand Ole Opry’ Is America’s Longest-Running Radio Broadcast and a Country Music Sensation
To say that the Opry is steeped in tradition is an understatement.
When Curating Educational Catalogs, Music Publishers Must Be Pragmatic and Flexible
Curating an educational music catalog requires a careful blend of artistic vision and commercial awareness.
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Curtis Stewart on Seeking, Finding, and ‘Recomposing’ the Lost Music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
The Grammy-nominated violinist-composer’s magnificent new recording brings a few lost gems to a world that, until now, has rarely had the opportunity to hear them.
When HIPP Meets MIPP: The Art of Historically Informed Performance on Modern Instruments
Three leading conductors who specialize in 18th-century repertoire describe how the craft of playing counts for more than rigid historical orthodoxy.
Review: Maya Beiser’s ‘Salt’ Explores the Impossible Cost of Remembering
This evocative recording is grounded in the ancient biblical tale of Lot’s wife and explores themes of memory, witness, and the cost of remembering.
Pirastro Adds a New Set to Its Evah Pirazzi Line of Violin Strings
Meant to produce a powerful sound with little background noise, the synthetic-core Evah Pirazzi Neo was developed with tuning stability and easy response in mind.
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Symphony for Two: Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello Puts Duos to the Test
Performing the Sonata requires a very 21st-century synchronized combination of precision, speed, and absolute fidelity to the score.
Did You Know There Is a Symphony Composed in the Strange Key of A-flat Minor (Seven Flats!)?
The Romanian composer Dimitrie Cuclin (1885–1978) also turned out what is possibly the longest symphony ever written.
Canadian American Composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte Looks to Nature for Inspiration on ‘Orchestrating the Wild’
This collection of nature-inspired works makes full use of the double bass’ range and pairs it with a rainbow of instrumental colors from the orchestra