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Strings Sessions in Place: Wholesoul’s String Quartet Version of “Leave the Door Open”
This new string quartet from violist Drew Forde, AKA "ThatViolaKid" on social media, specializes in hip-hop, R&B and soul music
Tackling the Beginning of the Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85
This concerto has everything a player could dream of, with soaring themes and wild mood swings, all written in a way that fits comfortably in the hand
Remembering Violin Maker Francis Kuttner 1951–2023
Violinmaker Francis Kuttner, builder of the acclaimed Ellen M. Egger quartet of instruments passed away June 2, 2023
Sara Caswell on What It’s Like to Play Her Norwegian Hardanger D’amore
It has a warmth to it and an age and a wisdom to its sound.
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Every Small Part of the Violin Making Process Makes a Big Difference for Luthier Edgar Russ
Russ' popular YouTube channel shines a bright and interesting light on the finer details of violin making
Bel Canto: Approaching the Operatic, Unpredictable Voice of Missy Mazzoli on Violin
Space, time, and sound—these are the most significant elements in Dissolve, O My Heart that challenge the performer.
Matt Wehling Makes Bows with Balance, Strength, Weight, and Longevity in Mind
Wehling has been making high-end bows that help players minimize their effort (while maximizing their power) and color their tone for more than 20 years
The Mind in Practice
The passion and desire that impel us toward music will energize our practice for a lifetime—but we still have to know what to do
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Mike Block’s Cello Gear Has to Keep up With His Eclectic, Multi-Style Career
The “multi-style musician" plays in the Silk Road Ensemble, an American/African fusion band, a tabla duo project, an acoustic folk group, and more
Mozart’s Divertimento Emerges Into a Gambler’s Paradise in Patrick Mackie’s ‘Mozart in Motion’
In his book Mozart in Motion, Patrick Mackie describes the era toward the end of the composer’s life as a “manically golden age of gambling across Europe.”
Mortality & Meaning of Beethoven’s Late String Quartet, Op. 132
The 3rd movement of Beethoven's haunting treasure—the String Quartet No. 15 in A Minor, Op. 132—holds a key to the meaning behind this emotional composition.
Violinist Stella Chen Produces ‘Interesting’ Sound on Stunning Debut Album ‘Stella X Schubert’
A sense of enthusiasm can be heard throughout Chen’s supremely confident debut with pianist Henry Kramer
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Sheet Music Review: Claude Debussy’s Dances for Harp & String Orchestra
Debussy wrote these two short dances to a commission from the instrument-making firm of Pleyel, keen to market its newly developed chromatic harp.
Mark Wood’s Viper Electric Violin Has Enough Star Power to Make Guitarists Envious
His energy as electric as his violins, Mark Wood has been on a mission to disrupt the most venerable of musical traditions since his first day at Juilliard.
Thibout Violin and Victor Fétique Bow Sold via Shopgoodwill.com
Rocketing up to $10,000 within 24 hours, the instrument was sold to the final bidder for $26,259
Starting on the String Yields Great Benefit With Less Effort
Starting from the string (SOS, or grounding one’s overall technique by focusing on the moment the bow first touches the string) is a critical tool in making playing both better and easier.
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Cellist Laura Metcalf’s Sunday-Morning Musical Series ‘Gather’ Showcases Talent and Diversity of NYC Scene
Metcalf’s current project is a Sunday-morning concert series called GatherNYC at the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle, the heart of Manhattan.
Jazz Violinist Sara Caswell Returns to the Stage, and Releases ‘The Way to You,’ Her First Solo Album in 17 years
The new album has a broad sonic range with Caswell's band, including bass, guitar, drums and vibes.
Encouragement & Advice for Advancing Amateur Orchestral Musicians
Playing in a community orchestra can be one of the great joys in life