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Stella Chen Performs Paganini and Vieuxtemps | Strings Sessions
Stella Chen came to the Strings studio (1700 ex-Petri Stradivari in tow) to record this Strings Session.
Cello is the ‘Perfect Instrument’ for Stjepan Hauser’s Latest Project
Hauser, half of the duo 2Cellos, recently released a cello and orchestra arrangement of the overture of The Phantom of the Opera.
Good Things Abound on Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Recording, ‘Brahms’s Double Concerto, Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio’
Anne-Sophie Mutter's recording 'Brahms’s Double Concerto, Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio' features the exquisite cellist Pablo Ferrández and pianist Lambert Orkis.
Violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing Records an Ode to Her Nordic Roots with ‘Arctic’
Arctic, her Sony Records debut, is an ode to the natural splendor of Scandinavia and the man-made forces that threaten that wild place.
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A Musical Adventure in Ireland Marries Sights, Sounds, and Late-Night Fiddle Jam Sessions
This trip was about discovering beauty—natural, historical, musical, and human.
The Muir String Quartet and Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein Explore Klezmer on ‘Celebration Music’
Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin has arranged the Klezmer pieces on Celebration Music, alternately exuberant and soothing, for the Muir String Quartet and clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein.
Dirty Cello’s Crazy Tour of Iceland Culminates in a Boating Concert Adventure
The cello-centric rock and blues band Dirty Cello upped the craziness level when they played in a tiny village in Iceland about to do a live concert on a whale-watching boat.
The Tiny Pochette Violin Made Constant Travel a Breeze for Dance Masters of the 18th Century
A pochette, an 18th-century violin about 2/3 the size of a standard adult violin with a proportionately larger fingerboard, has contributed immensely to modern dance music, including hip-hip.
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Book Review: Edward Dusinberre’s ‘Distant Melodies’ Delves into Works by Bartók, Dvořák, Elgar, and Britten
After taking on Beethoven, Edward Dusinberre’s second book of memories and music, Distant Melodies, focuses on selected works by Bartók, Dvořák, Elgar, and Britten.
Adventures in Family Programming for String Music Lovers in New York City
From the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center to Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, and beyond, here are some family-friendly string music events in New York City.
An Insider’s Guide to Violin Labels
It often comes as a surprise to learn how unreliable that paper label pasted inside your instrument can be in identifying an instrument's maker, age, and place of origin.
Violinist Tracy Silverman Chats and Jams with String Players on His Podcast
Violinist Tracy Silverman has an engaging and electrifying personality both onstage and in conversation, as demonstrated in his string-themed podcast For the Greater Groove: The Future of Strings.
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Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma Reunite as Beethoven For Three for a Stunning Second Installment
The all-star piano trio of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma reunites for a second installment of Beethoven recordings for Symphony No. 6 "Pastorale" and Op. 1, No. 3
How to Make the Most of Your Adult Chamber-Music Camp Experience
Whether you're an adult amateur looking to have some fun or a string player with more professional aspirations, here's how to make the most of adult chamber music camp.
An Update on San Francisco Conservatory’s New Model After Purchase of Music Label and Concert Agencies
San Francisco Conservatory of Music CEO David Stull give an update after SFCM's acquisition of the UK’s largest concert agency, Askonas Holt, New York–based concert agency Opus 3 Artists, and the Dutch Pentatone label last year.
Gasparo da Salò’s Violas and Violins Illustrate a Style That Stood in Contrast to the Cremonese
By Philip J. Kass There’s a famous tale that everyone in the world of violins eventually learns. This tale involves the competition for the design of the violin. Cremona and Brescia were in hot competition, until warfare in the late…
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The Greeners Impress with Their Wide Ranging Second Album ‘Happiness Is Letting Go’
Happiness Is Letting Go is the sophomore effort from the Greeners, a genre-jumping London/Bristol-based alt-folk trio. The 11 tracks are playful, tuneful, and downright fun.
How Actors Become Virtuoso String Players on Film
Here's how some recent films involved string coaches and overdubbed performers to make actors' performances as string players feel authentic.
Mr. Tourte, I Need a Bow! How the Tourte Design Became the Model for the Modern Bow
The story of the development of Tourte's bows—now the gold standard in bow design—illustrates the interplay of influence among bows, instruments, and musical style.