No. 204, April 2012
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'Bratschentanze fur Viola und Klavier' (Dances for viola and piano)
'Bratschentanze fur Viola und Klavier' (Dances for viola and piano) by James A. Dugger. Robert Lienau Musikverlag, $22.
'Bratschentanze fur Viola und Klavier' (Dances for viola and piano) by James A. Dugger. Robert Lienau Musikverlag, $22.
'in between (IV)' by Bernd Franke
'in between (IV)' for two violins by Bernd Franke. Edition Peters, €59.
'in between (IV)' for two violins by Bernd Franke. Edition Peters, €59.
'Nice Evening—Album of Popular Pieces' for Cello and Piano
'Nice Evening—Album of Popular Pieces' for cello and piano. Moscow Muzyka, €14. Ruslania.com.
'Nice Evening—Album of Popular Pieces' for cello and piano. Moscow Muzyka, €14. Ruslania.com.
'Notturno & Tarantella, Op. 28,' for violin and piano by Karol Szymanowski
'Notturno & Tarantella, Op. 28,' for violin and piano by Karol Szymanowski. Edited by Aaron Rosand. IMC, $18.95.
'Notturno & Tarantella, Op. 28,' for violin and piano by Karol Szymanowski. Edited by Aaron Rosand. IMC, $18.95.
2011 Winter Auction Results
2012 Art of Sound Competition
A large exhibit and celebration of contemporary instruments returns to Omaha.
2012 Art of Sound Competition
A large exhibit and celebration of contemporary instruments returns to Omaha.
5 Minutes With Hilary Hahn
On how she handles the balancing act between old and new works
On how she handles the balancing act between old and new works
A Work of Schubertian Melodies, Charm & Mercurial Mood Changes
The Arpeggione Sonata in A minor for viola or cello
The Arpeggione Sonata in A minor for viola or cello
Bassist Charlie Haden Awarded Jazz Fellowship
NEA award carries $25,000 prize
NEA award carries $25,000 prize
Beyond Spruce & Maple
Luthiers are opening new frontiers using nontraditional woods
Luthiers are opening new frontiers using nontraditional woods
Book Reviews—Thoughts on High & Low Culture
Are classical music fans too smart for their own good?
Are classical music fans too smart for their own good?
CD Review: Schubert Quintet, D. 956. Quartettsatz, D. 703: Allegro and Andante (fragment)
Schubert Quintet, D. 956. Quartettsatz, D. 703: Allegro and Andante (fragment). Tokyo String Quartet. (Harmonia Mundi)
Schubert Quintet, D. 956. Quartettsatz, D. 703: Allegro and Andante (fragment). Tokyo String Quartet. (Harmonia Mundi)
CD Review: Vivaldi Cello Concertos
Vivaldi Cello Concertos. Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello; Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Georg Kallweit cond. (Harmonia Mundi)
Vivaldi Cello Concertos. Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello; Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin, Georg Kallweit cond. (Harmonia Mundi)
CD Review: W.A. Mozart, M. Haydn—Duo Sonatas for Violin and Viola
Rachel Podger, violin; Jane Rogers, viola. (Channel Classics)
Rachel Podger, violin; Jane Rogers, viola. (Channel Classics)
CD Review: Weinberg's Violin Concertino Goes On Record—Finally!
Ostrovsky's recordings of Russian violin works offers a commanding performance
Ostrovsky's recordings of Russian violin works offers a commanding performance
Costa Concordia Violinist Among Dead in Cruise Ship Disaster
Dealer Back in Vienna
Decoding Dyslexia. This Cognitive Disorder Need Not Impede Students
String students with learning disabilities can be taught—if the teacher learns the signs
Dealer Back in Vienna
Decoding Dyslexia. This Cognitive Disorder Need Not Impede Students
String students with learning disabilities can be taught—if the teacher learns the signs
Edwards and Sibelius Violin Concertos
Adele Anthony, violin. Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with Arvo Volmer, cond. (Canary Classics)
Adele Anthony, violin. Adelaide Symphony Orchestra with Arvo Volmer, cond. (Canary Classics)
Ergonomic Violas
The viola receives an ergonomic rethink—and weary players give a sigh of relief
The viola receives an ergonomic rethink—and weary players give a sigh of relief
Gotham Strings Bass Bows
A new line of affordable composite bows from David Gage.
A new line of affordable composite bows from David Gage.
How Bow Restoration Fights Ravages of Time
Know before you bow: As the values of bows go up, so does the need for thoughtful restoration
Know before you bow: As the values of bows go up, so does the need for thoughtful restoration
How to Choose a Fifth Chamber Player
What to do when a quartet suddenly becomes a quintet
What to do when a quartet suddenly becomes a quintet
How to Master Martel
Improve you command of this common stopped-bow stroke
Improve you command of this common stopped-bow stroke
Introducing The New & Improved Yamaha SLB-200LTD Silent Bass
This professional-level electric upright bass is a study in elegance
This professional-level electric upright bass is a study in elegance
J.S. Bach / J.G. Pisendel
Amandine Beyer, Baroque violin. (Zig Zag Territoires)
Amandine Beyer, Baroque violin. (Zig Zag Territoires)
Making It Modern: Challenging Assumptions & Reinventing the Bridge
Fresh approaches to the visual, structural, and acoustical elements of your bridge
Fresh approaches to the visual, structural, and acoustical elements of your bridge
Matheson Awarded Ives Composer Prize
The prize carries an award of $200,000
The prize carries an award of $200,000
Music Stages a Comeback
At Afghanistan's sole music academy, students learn to play traditional and Western instruments as part of a government initiative to relieve the pains of decades of war through music.
At Afghanistan's sole music academy, students learn to play traditional and Western instruments as part of a government initiative to relieve the pains of decades of war through music.
Nicola Benedetti—Italian Style!
Benedetti and Baroque music—purists may grumble, but . . . eh!
Benedetti and Baroque music—purists may grumble, but . . . eh!
Old Violins vs. New Violins—Face Off!
Paul SJ Goh Violin Bow
PayPal in the Hot Seat
By ordering the destruction of a violin, PayPal's policies come into question.
Paul SJ Goh Violin Bow
PayPal in the Hot Seat
By ordering the destruction of a violin, PayPal's policies come into question.
Pint-Size Players
Rediscovering Beethoven's Romances for Violin and Orchestra
Violinist Philippe Quint on playing two of Beethoven's most lyrical pieces and a couple of Beloved warhorses
Rediscovering Beethoven's Romances for Violin and Orchestra
Violinist Philippe Quint on playing two of Beethoven's most lyrical pieces and a couple of Beloved warhorses
Remembering the Spirit of the 'Titanic'—The Band That Played On
100 years after the sinking of the ill-fated luxury liner, a book examines the healing power of music
100 years after the sinking of the ill-fated luxury liner, a book examines the healing power of music
SLSQ Debuts Adams Concerto
New work will premiere at San Francisco Symphony
New work will premiere at San Francisco Symphony
Stolen Cello Returned
Melbourne-based cellist Rosie Hunt is reunited with her cello three months after they were stolen from her front yard.
Melbourne-based cellist Rosie Hunt is reunited with her cello three months after they were stolen from her front yard.
Stowaway Fiddle Returned
$170,000 fiddle found by Philly transit workers
$170,000 fiddle found by Philly transit workers
Upcoming March 2012 Auctions
Dates for the latest auctions from Bongartz, Bonham's, Brompton's, Christie's, Gardiner Houlgate, Skinner's, Sotheby's, and Tarisio.
Dates for the latest auctions from Bongartz, Bonham's, Brompton's, Christie's, Gardiner Houlgate, Skinner's, Sotheby's, and Tarisio.
Vanessa Mae: No Apologies
Violin Makers Using Hi-Tech Tools to Replicate the 'Betts' Strad
Starting with a legendary fiddle, a group of luthiers is making the most exacting copies yet
Violin Makers Using Hi-Tech Tools to Replicate the 'Betts' Strad
Starting with a legendary fiddle, a group of luthiers is making the most exacting copies yet
Violinist Leila Josefowicz Premieres New Work
Debuts Steve Mackey's 'Beautiful Passing'
Debuts Steve Mackey's 'Beautiful Passing'
Violinist's Day in Court
London Phil fiddler sues over Israeli protest
London Phil fiddler sues over Israeli protest
