No. 274, February 2018
Time Traveler
Violinist Stefan Jackiw is a committed advocate for music of all eras
By Thomas May
An Open Door
John Corigliano at 80 on his music, influences, and future plans
By Thomas May
Ghost Story
The amazing story of Schumann’s only violin concerto and its rediscovery is told in a new novel by Jessica Duchen
By Inge Kjemtrup
SPECIAL FOCUS
The Remarkable Life of Henryk Szeryng
A Cultural Ambassador
Henryk Szeryng was both an accomplished violinist and diplomat
By Brian Wise
A Great Among Greats
In a generation defined by standards set by Jascha Heifetz, where does Henryk Szeryng’s technique and style fit in?
By Sasha Margolis
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
Composer Bent Sørensen wins 2018 Grawemeyer Award; Michael Tilson Thomas to leave SFS; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with . . . conductor Jaap van Zweden; and more
Shop Talk
Bow maker Matt Wehling on the work of J.A. Vigneron
What’s in the Case?
Jazz violinist Sara Caswell on her Norwegian Hardanger d’amore
Tales of the Trade
Conventional wisdom says violin wood should be seasoned. Luthier Steve Burnett has his own ideas
Your Instrument
A pictorial guide to the tools of the trade
New Products
Pirastro’s KorfkerRest for violin and viola, and more
On My Music Stand
Principal cellist of the Seattle Symphony reveals his love for Haydn’s 2nd cello concerto
Rep Prep
Advice on soaring through Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in C major
My Studio
What Er-Gene Kahng hopes her students learn about living a musical life
Stage & Studio
Playing with a pianist presents rewards & challenges that string players should consider
REVIEWS
For the Record: Brooklyn Rider strings together commissioned works and premieres for latest recording. Onstage: Del Sol String Quartet celebrates 25 years with a Peru-inspired concert. On Record: Cultures collide in Samuel Nebyu’s ‘Music by Composers of African Descent,’ and more.
