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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
Several origin stories mixed with lore have emerged ever since Gershwin's epochal work became an instant sensation in 1924.
ETHEL Uses Chamber Music to Smash the Status Quo
Ralph Farris, Dorothy Lawson, Kip Jones, and Corin Lee discuss the importance of community, connection, and collaboration—and coffee—as sustaining forces in their quartet's longevity.
How Cellist Beatrice Harrison’s 1924 Duet with a Nightingale Captured the Attention of the World
Harrison was about to make history with the first outdoor BBC broadcast. But would her costar—the nightingale—appear?
Cellist Joshua Nakazawa on the Mana Music Quartet’s Commitment to Hawaiian Culture
Nakazawa chats about the ensemble, its new album, and its mission to honor the indigenous culture of Hawaii.
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Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk on Recording Mendelssohn—and Bickering Amicably
The three musicians discuss how their shared love of the Mendelssohn Piano Trios and common goals help to nourish their musical friendship.
Use Visualization to Learn Away from Your Instrument
Projecting a positive outcome can invite renewed mental focus, a heightened sense of well-being, and greater self-confidence.
3D-Printed Instruments Are Changing the Way Musicians Think, Learn, and Play
Thanks in part to their high durability, low cost, recyclability, and ever-improving sound quality, 3D-printed instruments are finding their way into the hands of players of all ages and levels.
San Diego Symphony Roars to Life in Newly Renovated Jacobs Music Center
On September 28, 2024, the San Diego Symphony celebrated the grand reopening of the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center.
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Jenny Scheinman Finds Her Mojo on Northern California’s Lost Coast with ‘All Species Parade’
The jazz violinist’s latest release is a love letter to the natural beauty of the Golden State
The Violin Society of America Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The VSA’s 50th anniversary isn’t just a milestone; it’s a launchpad into the next era of violin making and restoration.
David Bernard and the New York–based Park Avenue Chamber Symphony Release New Album ‘Heroic’
Composed of players from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life, this group meets weekly to rehearse, perform, and record warhorse symphonic repertoire.
Hans Zimmer Live Rocks
Editor Megan Westberg takes in the scene at Hans Zimmer Live in Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on October 11, 2024.
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A Visit to TonicCon: Day 2
Strings editor Megan Westberg reports from TonicCon, a two-day event inspired by the Tonic app, founded by violinist Ray Chen and tech entrepreneur Rose Xi.
Did You Know: Many Famous Composers Were Also Visual Artists
Some of them were quite good, like Mendelssohn, Schoenberg, Gershwin, and many others
TonicCon Concert: Day 1
Strings editor Megan Westberg reports from violinist Ray Chen's spirited performance of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' at TonicCon. This concert concludes the event's first day.
A Visit to TonicCon: Day 1
Strings editor Megan Westberg reports from the Colburn School in Los Angeles, where she is attending the first ever TonicCon, a live event inspired by an app, founded by violinist Ray Chen, that aims to create community around practice.
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Green Mountain Chamber Students Work Hard and Play Hard on the Idyllic Shores of Lake Champlain
The annual Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival offers world-class coaching during a four-week summer session held from mid-June to mid-July
Music for Life: Sameer Patel Is Bridging Generations with the San Diego Youth Symphony
Patel bridges the seemingly impassable gap between playing as a student and then as a (nonprofessional but musical) adult
Ray Chen Finds His Purpose and Makes an Impact
Chen discusses his latest release, 'Player 1,' and his music practice app, Tonic