In a mid-twentieth-century music world dominated by male stars, Morini, a woman steeped in more sober Central European violin traditions, carved out a career as a top soloist.
The Israel Philharmonic has been celebrating Hanukkah by livestreaming original arrangements of holiday music—one per day. Here you’ll find Yuval Shapiro’s arrangement of “Dreidel Song” followed by “Maoz Tzur.” For tonight’s special arrangement, visit the Israel Philharmonic’s website. Enjoy!
The season is upon us (well, it’s been upon us for a couple of weeks now) during which we listen fondly to albums that remind us of holidays past and bathe the proceedings in a general glow not unlike the…
As told to Greg Cahill Keep Connected chronicles the ways in which string players are staying in touch with their audience or students during the global coronavirus pandemic and its lingering impact on live concerts and classroom education. Even as…
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By Seth Parker Woods | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine Hailed by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace,” Seth Parker Woods is a soloist, chamber musician, and educator based in Chicago. He serves on…
As artists confront new financial challenges due to COVID-19, can they rely on streaming services to pay the bills?
By Laurence Vittes | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine The most remarkable piece on Diana Golden’s recital of original music, transcriptions, and arrangements by 20th- and 21st-century Haitian composers, Tanbou Kache (Hidden Drum) (New Focus Recordings), is…
By Erin Shrader | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine “They’re awfully ugly,” opines violin auctioneer Jason Price at the mention of church basses. He’s sold one or two through Tarisio, his online auction company. “Have you run…
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By Pat Moran | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine True to its name, Twisted Pine represents an eclectic branch of the bluegrass family tree. For its sophomore album, Right Now (Signature Sounds), the Boston four-piece stretches beyond…
As told to Greg Cahill Keep Connected chronicles the ways in which string players are staying in touch with their audience or students during the global coronavirus pandemic and its lingering impact on live concerts and classroom education. Even as…
By Laurence Vittes | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine As first associate concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 2005, Juliette Kang serves regularly as concertmaster when David Kim is off. She helps communicate his leadership across the…
As told to Greg Cahill Keep Connected chronicles the ways in which string players are staying in touch with their audience or students during the global coronavirus pandemic and its lingering impact on live concerts and classroom education. Even as…
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By Richard Ward Some musicians can take any violin, use whatever chin rest is on it, and be perfectly happy. Most violinists and violists, though, need to find the right fit based on their personal anatomy and playing style. Head,…
By Greg Cahill | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine When the COVID-19 quarantine sidelined the globe-trotting violinist Ray Chen’s burgeoning concert career, the New York–based violinist didn’t get mad, he got creative. Chen, 31, purchased a half…
By Strings Staff Many cellists of all skill levels have similar questions about their practice: “What should I practice daily?” “How should I structure my practice time?” “What areas of my playing should I focus on?” Professional player and teacher…
Violinists and violists use shoulder rests to help support the instrument and to keep it in a stable, comfortable position. Here's how to choose the right one.
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By Laurence Vittes | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine “Vinyl is the coolest thing and will outpace sales of CDs soon,” says cellist Jan Vogler, whose 2017 hit recording New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler, and Friends was…
By Megan Westberg | From the November-December 2020 issue of Strings magazine Who among us will not be glad to see the back of 2020? Even if the pandemic hasn’t personally affected you and your loved ones, there is only…
By Blaise Kielar From amplified praise bands in large churches to string players in Broadway shows to those sitting in with a local rock or bluegrass band, today’s string player needs to be comfortable with electric instruments and the related…
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