No. 269, September 2017
Roman Holiday
Cellist Guy Johnston celebrates his cello’s third century with a recording and trip to Italy
By Inge Kjemtrup
Staying Power
After 35 years under violinist Jeanne Lamon, Baroque ensemble Tafelmusik gets ready to welcome its second-ever music director
By Megan Westberg
New York State of Mind
With executive and musical leadership turning over this season, what’s next for the New York Phil?
By Brian Wise
Operatic Immersion
Prague Summer Nights Festival introduces students to the rigors of a professional musician’s life
By Heather K. Scott
College-Bound
Seven teachers describe what they wish their students knew in order to make the most of their college-level string-study experience
Compiled by Stephanie Powell
New School
String teacher Blair Williams on how to successfully prepare for a string-teaching career
By Leah Hollingsworth
Taking the Bench
Students at the North Bennet Street School are headed to the shop, not the stage
By Cristina Schreil
2017 College & Conservatory Directory
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
Cellist Victor Julien-Laferrière wins first Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition; Midori joins the Curtis Institute faculty; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with...violinist Min Kym, and more
Letter from Haiti
The Haitian National Orchestral Institute reveals the strength of its students’ resolve and musicality
Curtain Call
Conductor Angel Gil-Ordoñez on his mentor’s love of Bruckner
What’s in the Case?
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers discusses the soul of her 1741 ‘ex-Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri del Gesù
Tales of the Trade
How one California couple has made violins together for 35 years
New Products
Bay Fine Strings outfits, and more
My Studio
Finding the right teaching style to reach a student powers Daniel Levitov’s day
Tech Support
5 keys to a musician’s training regimen
Stage & Studio
Cellist Michal Palzewicz on the art of balancing acting and playing
REVIEWS
For the Record: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine explores the lyricism of Paganini’s ‘24 Caprices’. Onstage: Contemplating Dr. King inspired Gregg Kallor’s work with the Attacca Quartet. In Print: Brahms’ Sonatas, Op. 120, reveal the composer’s hand at work in showcasing the viola’s voice, and more.
