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Luthiers Build Memorial Violin to Honor Late Colleague Craig Tucker
When violinmaker Craig Tucker died in 2018, his colleagues rallied to build a tribute violin with parts built on workbenches from around the country.
Defeating the Demons: Finding My Way on the Cello Takes Grit and Community
I had been expecting to work hard every day. What I wasn’t expecting was the long, dark arc. But there is a certain lush singing sound the cello makes. I’m chasing that sound.
Print Review: Eduard Franck’s Sonata No. 1 for Violin & Piano in C minor Delivers a Wealth of Thematic and Rhythmic Ideas
Eduard Franck’s fellow composers held him in high esteem. His Sonata No. 1 for Violin & Piano in C minor delivers a wealth of thematic and rhythmic ideas.
My Life’s Tonic: On Filling My Days With Playing Violin After Retirement
At age 76, now into my 11th year of playing the violin, I am by no means a master of any one genre. But I can now enjoy being in the room with myself when I play
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Luthier David Wiebe Reflects on the Amati Brothers’ Instruments
Luthier David Wiebe reflects on the contributions of Andrea Amati, the "father of the modern violin," and his brother, Girolamo.
Steven Isserlis’ New Guide Explores Bach’s Six Cello Suites
Steven Isserlis’ new guide explores Bach’s six Cello Suites in a series of discussions generously strewn with insights, illuminations, and literary allusions.
Remembering Cello Titan Lynn Harrell, Whose Impact Went Far Beyond His Instrumental Prowess
While part of Lynn Harrell’s legacy is a generation of cellists who follow his affection for tone and more, its essence is something each of us can partake in.
4 Strategies for Honing Musician Mental Toughness from a Juilliard Psychologist
At first glance, there may not seem to be much in common between top athletes and elite cellists or violinists, but inside the mind, it’s much the same thing.
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Leatherwood Bespoke Offers New, Eco-Friendly Rosin
Leatherwood Bespoke has developed what it is calling ecoRosin—a vegan, environmentally friendly rosin with recipes for violin, viola, and cello.
Is the Waning of ‘Golden-Era’ String Players’ Influence a Bad Thing?
The published works of strings masters represent crucial links in the performance tradition. But the 20th-century golden era may mean little to today's young string players.
A Private Passion: My Time With the Cello Is Only for Me
I had always had a crush on the cello. Well, maybe more of a romantic fascination. But I was intrigued. And so I began.
Cellist Kate Dillingham Launches Audiophile-Quality ‘Zoom for Musicians’ Livestreaming Service
Cellist Kate Dillingham may have changed all that with the launch of MyBlueSkies, a musician’s dream of what a Zoom-type platform should be.
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Edgar Moreau’s Remarkable ‘Transmission’ Sums up the Values That Have Sustained the Young French Cellist
Cellist Edgar Moreau's album "Transmission" is informed by various aspects of Jewish culture and identity and entails an homage to his own heritage.
Brush Up Your Double-Stops on Violin With This Tricky Interval Exercise
We don't encounter them very often, but still there are great potential benefits to working on double-stops in seconds on violin.
Fiddler Louis Michot’s ‘Tiny Island’ Transports Listeners to a Magical Night of Traditional Cajun and Haitian Music
Grammy-winning fiddler Louis Michot chose an unorthodox location and instrumentation for recording "Tiny Island" by Michot's Melody Makers.
Print Music Review: Bärenreiter Delivers an Excellent Edition of Clara Schumann’s ‘Three Romances’
In this fastidious edition of Clara Schumann’s "Three Romances" from Bärenreiter performers will find a wealth of information on these appealing works.
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How Orchestras are Strategizing to Reach a Wider Audience
An increasing number of orchestras are now serving their multilingual, especially Spanish-speaking, constituencies with more determination and resources.
Essential Historical Recordings: The French Violinist Jacques Thibaud
For the first half of the twentieth century, the Frenchman Jacques Thibaud (1880-1953) was one of the world’s most beloved violin soloists.
How To Develop a Daily Warm-Up Routine on Strings
A good warm-up routine for strings will help to keep you advancing in every aspect of your technique and help you to see and feel the relationships between them.