No. 276, April 2018
A Storied Career
French cellist Gautier Capuçon plumbs his own experiences for inspiration on his latest album
By Greg Cahill
Passing Fancy
Schubert’s delicate “Arpeggione” Sonata was written for an instrument that is virtually extinct. Why has this piece endured and why do modern players like violist Antoine Tamestit and cellist Gautier Capuçon love to play it?
By Inge Kjemtrup
Pure Imagination
The exuberantly prolific Augusta Read Thomas has no time for creative boundaries
By Thomas May
The Pursuit of Beauty
A violin maker investigates the bow-making process
By James N. McKean
Plugging Away
French musician and designer debuts a high-end, customizable, electric concert violin made on a 3D printer
By Greg Cahill
Treasure among Treasures
Attending an exhibition of contemporary makers’ work might help you find your perfect instrument or bow
By Megan Westberg
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
‘Four Strings Around the World’ reveals the violin’s many identities; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with composer Tod Machover, and more
Shop Talk
Bow maker Benoît Rolland on the visionary that was François Xavier Tourte
What’s in the Case?
Violinist Francesca dePasquale on the 1968 Sergio Peresson that her father commissioned
Tales of the Trade
Jeff Meyer creates wood stands that offer functionality in addition to beauty
Your Instrument
Avoiding the hassles of travelling with a bass
New Products
Eastman Strings’ L.A. Bass Works C-Extension
On My Music Stand
Jazz violinist Mads Tolling on finding rhythm and harmony within the classical genre
Rep Prep
Learning old-time fiddle requires a lot of research with your ears open to the past
Tech Support
Retraining a collapsing-locking left 4th finger
Stage & Studio
How to get yourself ready for that solo gig of a lifetime
REVIEWS
For the Record: With ‘Generation Frustration,’ fiddle duo 10 String Symphony expands its message and sound. In Print: The theoretical basis of perfect cello intonation is laid bare in new edition, and more.
