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Zlata Brouwer Had to Wait to Buy the Violin of Her Dreams
“Sometimes you don’t find an instrument, but an instrument finds you, and this was the case for me,” says Zlata Brouwer about her ca. 1840 German violin.
Instrument Drive to Support Student Musicians Affected by Southern California Wildfires
The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra is hosting the event during its two concerts on January 25, plus a list of organizations providing help to fire victims.
Sarah Neufeld, Richard Reed Parry & Rebecca Foon Improvise ‘First Sounds’—An Album 25 Years in the Making
Any discussion of the ensemble’s new album really has to start in the late ’90s, when this trio initially came together.
The JACK Quartet Explores the Depths of the John Zorn Universe
The contemporary ensemble's latest release celebrates the experimental composer’s complete string quartets.
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Artists Reflect on the Rich Musical Heritage—and Promise—of the United States
A steadily increasing number of artists and ensembles, through album releases and concert series, are exploring the concept of America and what it represents.
5 Minutes with . . . Conductor Rafael Payare
Serving as music director for the San Diego Symphony and the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Payare has emerged as one of classical music’s most dynamic leaders.
Augustin Hadelich’s Exploration of American Music is a Treat
Spanning a century and a half, the works on this “American Road Trip’ represent composers of many eras, regions, and musical traditions.
Did You Know: Jascha Heifetz Logged More Than Two Million Travel Miles Before Taking a Sabbatical in 1947?
Over the course of those two million miles, Heifetz played for an estimated 100,000 hours.
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Composer Anna Clyne Collaborates with the Knights and Various Soloists on ‘Shorthand’
With top-level artists performing compositions referring to poetry, art, and music, 'Shorthand' is a provoking collection of works.
The Digital Generation Catches Early Music’s Third Wave
Over the last 15 years, what has been called a third wave of historical performance practice (HPP) ensembles has emerged, bringing a retooled set of priorities.
Classical Music Festivals Adapt to Please Audiences—and Attract New Ones
On both sides of the Atlantic, music festivals are innovating to meet changing audience demands.
Movie Stars: Trailblazing Women of Hollywood’s Golden Age
While the composers of the majority of golden-age soundtracks were virtually all men, the performers included a pioneering group of women in the principal violin, viola, and cello roles.
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Ryan Meehan Illuminates What Recording the Complete Beethoven Cycle Means for the Calidore String Quartet
‘Strings‘ spoke with the violinist about the Calidores’ special relationship with Beethoven.
The Musical Instrument Museum Celebrates ‘Stradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars’
The MIM’s new exhibition is an exceptional medley of 70-plus European instruments and bows made during the 16th to 19th centuries.
Product News: Pirastro Releases the Lightweight, Elegant KorfkerRest Luna for Viola
Foldable and compact, the Luna for viola is made of a composite polymer material and weighs in at just 40 grams.
Carl Flesch’s Violin Method Has Guided Generations of Students Toward Technical Mastery and Artistic Expression
'The Art of Violin Playing' was meant for students and teachers seeking to refine their technique, deepen their understanding of violin pedagogy, and improve their instructional practices.
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Violin Repertoire—“Again and Again” Leaves Room to Explore
The piece is rich with idiomatic violin techniques, like open strings and double- and triple-stops, that evoke the spirit of fiddle music.
The NY Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concerts Program Marks a Milestone
Millions of young people from New York and around the world have fallen (and still fall) under the spell of these beloved events.
Review: 9 Horses’ ‘Strum’ Serves as a Counterpoint to the 21st-Century Digital Soundscape
Violinist Sara Caswell, double bassist Andrew Ryan, and multi-instrumentalist/composer Joe Brent form the nucleus of this dynamic 67-minute sonic excursion.