No. 271, November 2017
Echoes of Encouragement
Fiddler Gaelynn Lea on teaching, touring, and life after her Tiny Desk win
By Cristina Schreil
Songs Unsung
New recordings are bringing the music of Holocaust survivor Szymon Laks to light
By Brian Wise
The Heat Is On
How three top players warm up for concerts
By Patrick Sullivan
The Ultimate Collector
Count Cozio’s collection—and observations about that collection—helped pave the way for modern violin expertise
By Inge Kjemtrup
Museum Quality
The Orpheon Foundation brings ancient instruments and music to life
By Sarah Freiberg
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
2017 BBC New Generation Artists announced; Chiara Quartet parts ways; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with violinist Francesca Dego; and more
First Person
Violinist Rebecca Fischer discovers the power of expressive humanity at the HIFA Festival
Letter from Teton Village
Violinist James Ehnes on the majestic sights and musical moments at the Grand Teton Music Festival
Curtain Call
Fiddler Hanneke Cassel on the air that made her love Scottish music
What’s in the Case?
New York Philharmonic concertmaster Frank Huang on getting to know his predecessor’s del Gesù
Tales of the Trade
Classical producer Judith Sherman on the art of ‘stringing pearls’
Your Instrument
If your bass doesn’t feel quite right, it might be time to check the bridge
On My Music Stand
Cellist Julian Schwarz on the whimsical passion of Lalo’s Concerto in D minor
My Studio
Help students achieve their dreams by preparing them specifically for auditions
Rep Prep
Successfully playing Beethoven’s music requires mastery of your bow-arm weight
REVIEWS
For the Record: Cellist Steven Isserlis on tackling Haydn again 20 years later and his love of C.P.E. Bach. In Print: Compare the five earliest copies of the Bach Cello Suites at a glance in Bärenreiter’s new edition.
