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Life at Juilliard’s New Tianjin Campus, One Year In
One year in, by all accounts, Juilliard’s new satellite campus in Tianjin, China looks like it's going to shift expectations of what a music school can be.
Nathaniel Robinson’s Magical Connection With a Felice Guadagnini Violin
When Nathaniel Robinson opens his case, a Felice Guadagnini (grandson of G.B.) violin is waiting there. But he almost missed out on this once-in-a-lifetime instrument.
Sheet Music Review: Jean-Louis Duport’s 21 Études for Cello are a Staple of Cello Pedagogical Repertoire
Duport’s études are a staple of cello pedagogical repertoire, focusing on bowing and fingering technique. This edition also offers the original second cello part.
Gewa’s Air Luthier Cases Were Designed in Collaboration With Violin Makers
Gewa's Air Luthier cases. designed in collaboration with violin makers, are made in Germany and available only through luthiers.
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After 17 Years in the Pacifica Quartet, Violist Masumi Rostad Records a Passionate Solo Album in Lockdown
With his debut solo album, former Pacifica Quartet violist Masumi Rostad assembled a balanced collection of meaningful pieces to traverse the full range of the instrument.
Luthier Rozie Deloach Draws Out the Stories of the Violin-Making World
Luthier Rozie DeLoach not only repairs stringed instruments and bows, but she brings their stories to life as co-host of the popular Omo podcast.
Sheet Music Review: Richard Strauss’ Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 6
In Richard Strauss' Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major, Op. 6, Henle has once again produced a meticulous edition.
How Barnabás Kelemen and Nicholas Kitchen Use iPads to Gain Deeper Insight Into the Music in Their String Quartets
Barnabás Kelemen, of the Kelemen Quartet, and Nicholas Kitchen, of the Borromeo Quartet, detail how their use of iPads allows them to always use full scores.
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Covid-19 Required Flexibility in String Education—and It’s Leaving New Teaching Tools in Its Wake
When Covid is over, will we return to the “old normal” in music education, or will teachers choose to keep some of the new tech skills we learned along the way?
Idagio’s ‘Live Compare’ Technology Makes Comparative Listening a Breeze
Idagio’s Live Compare technology switches seamlessly between different recordings of a work as the music continues to play uninterrupted.
Orchestras Planning Tech-Savvy Seasons Using What They’ve Learned During Covid
By Laurence Vittes | From the September-October 2021 issue of Strings magazine While orchestras of all sizes are framing their return to live performances before live audiences this fall as a rebirth, it appears that in many aspects technology will…
How to Learn Violin Finger Positions for Beginners
When you start to play violin, it's key to get the positions down. Here's a guide on violin finger positions for beginners.
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Violinist Kenneth Gordon Recounts an Extraordinary Musical Existence
Kenneth Gordon's long life as a classical musician includes a stint with the U.S. military’s entertainment branch and 46 years with the New York Philharmonic.
Leon Kirchner’s ‘Duo No. 2’ Shows the Composer’s Unfailing Vitality
Kirchner was 83 when he wrote the Duo No. 2 in 2002. He considered its completion proof that he still was capable of producing works of great vitality.
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Demystifying the Dazzling Variety of Historical Bows and How to Find the Right One
Bows have undergone an amazing transformation over the centuries, varying in size, shape, material, and function. Understanding the history will help guide you in your quest for just the right style of bow for you
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Richard Riggall’s (Day) Dream Career Making Baroque Bows
While he makes modern bows, Richard Riggall’s specialty is early bows, primarily of the Baroque era. It is a mystifying and, for him, exceedingly satisfying endeavor.
Review: Gil Shaham and the Knights’ ‘Beethoven and Brahms: Violin Concertos’ Seduces and Captures the Imagination
This is violinist Gil Shaham’s first recording of Beethoven. In the hands of Shaham and the Knights, these sumptuous tracks of Beethoven and Brahms are flawless.
Advice for Adult String Students Looking for Just the Right Instrument
Finally, you have the time (and the money) to invest in a violin that makes your heart sing. Here's how adult string students can get started in their search.