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For the Record, Op. 273: Bella Hristova, violist Molly Gebrian, Ivry Gitlis,...
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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V.com weekend vote: What's the best way to listen to recorded music?
By Laurie Niles: We listen to recorded music for many reasons - for pleasure, for inspiration, for learning. When listening to recorded music, this can mean listening purely to the audio. But if you...
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Interview with Nathan Amaral, Winner of the 2024 Sphinx Competition
By Samuel Thompson: In a day when winners of musical competitions typically begin their studies as young as age 3, Nathan Amaral started learning the violin at age 12. Not only that, but his studies...
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Recording Musicians Win Streaming Residuals and AI Protections in New Agreement
By Laurie Niles: Musicians working in film and television have reached a significant victory - in terms of streaming residuals, AI protections and wage gains - under a tentative agreement reached last...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 438: Julia Fischer, Geneva Lewis, Benjamin Beilman...
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 Julia...
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Jesus Florido to Perform U.S. Premiere of Claudia Montero's Violin Concerto
By Laurie Niles: A decade ago, when violinist Jesus Florido first heard Argentine composer Claudia Montero's Violin Concerto, he knew that this was a special piece of music. In fact, this was the piece...
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For the Record, Op. 274: Francesca Dego; Amalia Hall; Curtis Stewart; The...
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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V.com weekend vote: Do you actively practice sight-reading?
By Laurie Niles: Sight-reading is an important skill, but how often do you practice it? One joke is that the best way to practice sight-reading is to show up unprepared to an orchestra rehearsal or...
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Interview with Sterling Elliott and Randall Goosby: the Role of Sphinx
By Samuel Thompson: During JanuaryÂ’s gathering for the Sphinx Competition in Detroit, I had the opportunity to speak with two highly successful young artists - violinist Randall Goosby and cellist...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 439: Liza Ferschtman; Pekka Kuusisto; violist Tabea...
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 Liza...
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The Kronos Quartet Announces Retirements and New Members
By Laurie Niles: The Kronos Quartet announced Tuesday that after more than 45 years with the ensemble, violinist John Sherba and violist Hank Dutt will retire in June, following the ensemble's...
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Find a Summer Music Program 2024
By Laurie Niles: Are you looking for a program this summer that will inspire and boost your playing, or that of your students? Violinist.com seeks to connect you to high-quality summer camps and...
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For the Record, Op. 275: Carr-Petrova Duo; Francisco Fullana; Space Time...
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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Recognizing Three Trailblazing Women Composers of the Past
By Molly Gebrian: Today is International Women's Day, and so I wanted to take an opportunity to describe why my new album - called Trailblazers - means so much to me. When I heard the three sonatas on...
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V.com weekend vote: Do you watch online tutorials to learn new skills, tips...
By Laurie Niles: The conventional wisdom used to be that it's not really possible to learn to play the violin, unless you have a real, live teacher. I'd say that most people still need a teacher, but...
View ArticleMusic Education Documentary 'The Last Repair Shop' wins an Oscar
By Laurie Niles: "Music education isn't just about creating incredible musicians, it's about creating incredible humans." How wonderful to hear this quote from film maker Kris Bowers, as he accepted an...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 440: Leila Josefowicz, Gil Shaham, Midori
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 Leila...
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Have you ever performed your own music? A Mozart cadenza story
By Nathan Cole: I've had a Mozart monkey on my back for nearly 30 years now, so it feels good to throw it off. When I was 16, I made the finals of the national American String Teachers Association...
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Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen to Leave San Francisco Symphony in 2025
By Laurie Niles: Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, 65, announced on Thursday that he will step down as music director of the San Francisco Symphony when his contract expires at the conclusion of the...
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Interview with Lisa Batiashvili: the Sibelius Violin Concerto, and Life's Path
By Laurie Niles: In some ways, the Sibelius Violin Concerto - and Finland - was where concert life began for Georgian-born violinist Lisa Batiashvili.Violinist Lisa Batiashvili. Photo by Sammy Hart,...
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