No. 282, October 2018
Special Focus: Teen Strings
Gold Standard
The award-winning Calidore String Quartet’s latest album highlights art resulting from conflict
By Inge Kjemtrup
Element of Surprise
The Martin Hayes Quartet reflects on its first album and prepares for an upcoming US tour
By David Templeton
An Evolving Relationship
Kim Kashkashian’s recording of Bach’s Cello Suites reflects a lifetime of careful contemplation
By Brian Wise
Rock the House
Maine Youth Rock Orchestra offers teens a look into a world of professional possibilities as a working musician
By Cristina Schreil
Prep Work
Two violin makers offer advice
on the path to lutherie school
By Cristina Schreil
Lesson Learned
8 teens on their most memorable learning experience
Compiled by Stephanie Powell
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster suspended in wake of sexual misconduct allegations; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with violinist Areta Zhulla; and more
Shop Talk
Eric Benning describes the magic of making an instrument
What’s in the Case?
Cellist Jan Vogler on the lessons he’s learned from his 1707 ‘ex-Castelbarco, Fau’ Stradivari
Tales of the Trade
Mountain Voice Soundwoods, supplier of Engelmann spruce, searches for the perfect tonewood
New Products
Boveda offers two-way humidity management for instrument cases
On My Music Stand
Violinist Anna Marie Williams of the Neave Trio on Roussel’s underperformed Piano Trio
Tech Support
Tired of the same old cello études? A little research unearthed a treasure trove
Stage & Studio
Recovering onstage after a mistake, and how to prepare your pieces to help avoid it
REVIEWS
For the Record: Kittel & Co. blends genres and strategies on 'Whorls.' In Print: Corelli’s Sonatas for viola offer an imaginative palette of sound, and more.
