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The Week in Reviews, Op. 569: Bomsori Kim, Hilary Hahn, Stella Chen
By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the...
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Finalists announced in 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
By Laurie Niles: INDIANAPOLIS Six violinists were named as Finalists in the 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) on Monday, after four days of semi-final rounds, in which each...
View ArticleDitch the Phone, Get a Metronome!
By Laurie Niles: I often ask students to use a metronome in their practice - it's an important tool. I also ask them to use a tuner so that they are training on an in-tune fiddle. These two tools -- a...
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For the Record, Op. 401: Himari, Soojin Han
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2027 Primrose International Viola Competition Details Announced
By Laurie Niles: Attention violists: Applications will open on Dec. 1 for the 18th triennial Primrose International Viola Competition, which will place October 28-31, 2027 at the Colburn School in Los...
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Composer Jessie Montgomery: Inside The Indianapolis 2026 Commissioned Violin...
By Laurie Niles: "Who is writing the new violin work for The Indianapolis this year?" It's Jessie Montgomery, you may know her from.... "PERFECT!" This is a variation on many such exchanges I've had in...
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16 Semi-Finalists announced in 2026 International Violin Competition of...
By Laurie Niles: Sixteen violinists were named as semi-finalists in the 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, IVCI) on Wednesday, after four days of preliminary rounds, in which each...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 568: Yevgeny Kutik, Hilary Hahn, Yo-Yo Ma
By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the...
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For the Record, Op. 400: Trio Azura
By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep...
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Interview with Melissa White: Chamber Music for the Community
By Laurie Niles: What happens when you put your chamber series in the hands of a world-class violinist whose top-notch musical friends span the globe and whose enthusiasm for music education is matched...
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Jayden King, 11, Wins 2026 George Enescu International Competition
By Laurie Niles: On Sunday Jayden King, 11, of the U.S. was awarded First Prize in the Violin Section of the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, becoming the youngest winner in...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 567: Blake Pouliot, Simone Lamsma, Rachel Barton Pine
By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the...
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From Mahler to Marini: My Baroque Awakening
By walter reiter: It was a light-bulb moment for me, but not in the usual sense of the phrase. Instead of lighting up with a ping, my light-bulb went out with a pop. "Thats it," I said to the...
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V.com weekend vote: Have you been to an outdoor classical concert this summer?
By Laurie Niles: With summer rapidly turning to fall, I thought it would be a good time to check in with everyone and see how your summer went - specifically, did you get to any outdoor orchestra...
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For the Record, Op. 399: Goldmund Quartet, Julian Schwarz, Kaleidoscope,...
By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep...
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The 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis to Begin Sept. 17
By Laurie Niles: Violinists from all over the world will flock to Indiana next week for the 12th edition of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI), starting Sept. 17 and running...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 566: Hilary Hahn, Augustin Hadelich, Bomsori
By Laurie Niles: In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on the...
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'Forever Starts Today': the Inside Story Behind Ray Chen's Musical Wedding Gift
By Laurie Niles: Superstar violinist Ray Chen said that he felt overwhelmed as never before when he was playing for his bride Areen Chen as part of their marriage vows, in front of his friends and...
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Book Review: 'Metronome' - the Mechanism That Changed Music-Making
By Laurie Niles: If you think the metronome is nothing more than an innocent tool for music students, then think again! A new book called Metronome makes a big point about the little mechanism that...
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For the Record, Op. 398: Eldbjørg Hemsing, Jacques Forestier, Patrick Savage,...
By Laurie Niles: Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep...
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