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V.com weekend vote: Is it necessary to warm up before playing?
By Laurie Niles: This weekend vote is inspired by an article last week by Australian violinist Rupert Guenther, called Are Warm Up Exercises Necessary? In the article, he talks about a former teacher...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 431: Francesca Dego, Augustin Hadelich, Balourdet...
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.Violinist Francesca...
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Marin Alsop Appointed Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra
By Laurie Niles: On Tuesday The Philadelphia Orchestra announced the appointment of Marin Alsop as its new Principal Guest Conductor, with a three-year term beginning in the 202425 season. In this new...
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Interview with Dimitri Musafia - 40 Years Making Luxury Violin Cases in Cremona
By Laurie Niles: When I got my "nice" violin, I knew I needed to get a special case for it. Something that was protective, but also beautiful. I dreamed big - I wanted a Musafia - and I pinched some...
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Hilary Hahn Awarded 2024 Avery Fisher Prize
By Laurie Niles: Violinist Hilary Hahn was awarded the 2024 Avery Fisher Prize on Thursday evening from the stage of David Geffen Hall, following her performance of Prokofievs Violin Concerto No. 1...
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Review: Mahler 6 with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil
By Laurie Niles: On Thursday night Gustavo Dudamel led the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a stunning, sold-out performance of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 6 - the "Tragic Symphony" at Walt Disney Concert...
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For the Record, Op. 267: Frank Peter Zimmermann, Alyssa Wang, Igor Kalnin
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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Violin Master Class with Jennifer Koh at Colburn
By Laurie Niles: "Every note is a decision." This idea was a running theme throughout a master class with the Grammy-winning violinist Jennifer Koh in November at the Colburn School, held in...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 432: Hilary Hahn, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Chloe Hanslip
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.Violinist Hilary...
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For the Record, Op. 267: Gidon Kremer, Lana Trotovek, Euclid Quartet, Duo...
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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Violin Technique: Tips for Memorizing Music
By Laurie Niles: Memorizing music can seem like a formidable task, but there are some concrete steps you can take to help it happen. Sure, if performing without music causes panic, then use the the...
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V.com weekend vote: Have you had false copyright claims made on video you've...
By Laurie Niles: A few weeks ago we posted a story about the problem of false copyright claims agains classical musicians who post videos online. Specifically, we spoke to Amy Beth Horman, whose videos...
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Performing the Devilish Scordatura Violin Solos in Mahler 4
By Diana Skinner: Violinist William Shaub plays on one of the finest violins in the world an 1865 Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. When he takes the stage of the Tennessee Theatre on January 25-26 as...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 433: Brendon Elliott, Gil Shaham, Simone Lamsma
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.Violinist Brendon...
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Remembering Violinist Sidney Weiss (1928-2024), former LA Phil Concertmaster
By Laurie Niles: Violinist Sidney Weiss, who was a former concertmaster of Los Angeles Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, former conductor of the Glendale Symphony and who also made violins...
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For the Record, Op. 269: violist Timothy Ridout; Vadim Gluzman; Elena...
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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2024 Sphinx Competition Laureates Announced
By Laurie Niles: Congratulations to the laureates in the 27th Annual Sphinx Competition! The competition started on Jan. 25 at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, Michigan and...
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V.com weekend vote: Have you tried playing an electric violin?
By Laurie Niles: Over the weekend I attended the annual NAMM Show - the giant gathering of the National Association of Music Merchants at Anaheim Convention Center - and wow, I saw a lot of electric...
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In Praise of Happy Amateurism, 10 Years Later
By Lydia Leong: About 10 years ago, I wrote about returning to the violin after a decade away (my second decade away, really). Im happy to say that I am still playing, and getting back to my...
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Opening musings: 2024 Fourth String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam (SQBA)
By Heather Kurzbauer: Late January in Amsterdam is usually accompanied by blustery weather and grey skies. Leave it to the fragility and intensity of the string quartet genre to change dreary weather....
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