No. 289, July/August 2019
Special Focus: Strings' Annual Buyer's Guide
Old School
A little advice for players looking for Baroque instruments
By Cristina Schreil
Power Up!
Find your ideal electric violin without getting zapped
By Patrick Sullivan
Practical Magic
Improve your cello’s potential by upgrading your bow
By Emily Wright
2019 Buyer’s Guide Directory
Common Ground
Violinist Nicola Benedetti and Wynton Marsalis on the process of bringing a new work to life
By Inge Kjemtrup
Playing Fair
Competitions face the quandary of teachers serving on juries
By Brian Wise
Kindred Spirits
Swedish folk ensemble Väsen celebrates 30 years of music and magic
By David Templeton
A Composer for All Seasons
Vivaldi’s overplayed staple still has plenty to offer
By Thomas May
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
Boston Pops’ Fourth of July Spectacular; Jasper Quartet’s final recording in a three-part series; 5 Minutes with . . . the Emerson Quartet; and more.
Shop Talk
Luthier Daniel Arling relishes the decisions that shape an instrument
Tales of the Trade
Bassist Lisa Gass’ journey from the stage to the bench
New Products
Gigs by BAM offers players reassurance from their cases
On My Music Stand
Violinist Janet Sung on capturing George Enescu’s descriptive world
Tech Support
Considering the metronome: instrument of torture or liberation?
My Studio
How I almost earned my artistic license
Stage & Studio
An A-list producer and engineer offers tips on effective post-production
REVIEWS
For the Record: Violinist Roman Mints breathes new life into Hindemith. On Record: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma tackles Esa-Pekka Salonen’s latest concerto, and more.
