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For the Record, Op. 279: Randall Goosby; 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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V.com weekend vote: Do you take cell phone pictures and video during live...
By Laurie Niles: I've checked: the official rules barring cell phone pictures and video remain in place at most classical venues that I visit. But the reality all around me tells a completely different...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 444: Orion Quartet Farewell Concert; David...
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.The Orion String...
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From Suzuki Roots to the Concert Stage: Violinist Sirena Huang at the 2024...
By Laurie Niles: For violin soloist Sirena Huang, last month's big Suzuki Association of the Americas conference in Louisville brought her back to her roots - that is, her Suzuki roots. "It was because...
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For the Record, Op. 280: Isabelle Faust, Luka Faulisi
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 Bach Odyssey
By Stephen Brivati: It is a truism to note that the Sonatas and Partitas of Bach are at the core of what being a violinist means. They in turn frustrate, inform, inspire and profoundly touch us as...
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V.com weekend vote: Do you have dreams about your violin (or other instrument)?
By Laurie Niles: Do you have dreams about your violin, viola or other instrument that you play? And I mean literal dreams - do you go to sleep and night and occasionally dream that you are playing, or...
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Review: LA Phil's Triumphant 'Organ Symphony'
By Laurie Niles: Walt Disney Concert Hall's magnificent, one-of-a-kind, 6,134-pipe organ looms large at any performance in that venue, but last weekend it was truly the hero of the show. The instrument...
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Experiencing the ASTA/SAA Conference with Composer Lauren Spavelko
By Claire Allen: Music educators of all kinds were able to enjoy more workshops, performances, exhibits and connections than ever last month when the American String Teacher Association combined forces...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 445: Nathan Olson, Hilary Hahn, Anne Akiko Meyers
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 Nathan...
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Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante: Perspectives from Tereza Stanislav and Yura Lee
By Laurie Niles: If you ask a group of string players, "What is your favorite violin concerto by Mozart?" a good percentage of them will completely ignore the composer's five official violin concertos...
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24 Competitors Announced in 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition
By Laurie Niles: The Colburn School and the American Viola Society today announced the 24 violists who will compete in the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, which will take place June...
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For the Record, Op. 281: Anna Im
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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Jinjoo Cho Appointed to Violin Faculty at Northwestern's Bienen School of Music
By Laurie Niles: Violinist Jinjoo Cho will join the faculty of Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music as associate professor of violin, beginning this fall. Violinist Jinjoo Cho. First-prize...
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Creative Music Literacy with Carrie Salisbury and Michael McLean, at ASTA/SAA...
By Laurie Niles: How I wish that Suzuki teachers Carrie Salisbury and Michael McLean had been there to teach me theory, back when I was a young violin student!String educators Carrie Salisbury and...
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REVIEW: Yura Lee and Tereza Stanislav Play Mozart with LACO
By Laurie Niles: Violist-violinist Yura Lee and violinist Tereza Stanislav gave a truly stunning performance of Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante, along with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) and...
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REVIEW: Jinjoo Cho & Eric Wong: Live in Johnson City
By Diana Skinner: Who says you have to live in a big city to hear great music? Move over, Nashville. Make way for another "music city" in Tennessee Johnson City where a large audience recently had...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 446: Glenn Dicterow; Yura Lee and Tereza Stanislav;...
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 Glenn...
View ArticleVideo Interview with Violinist Christian Tetzlaff Part 1: the Music of Brahms
By Laurie Niles: "I think Brahms wants a real, human protagonist - a hero that can also get into dangerous situations!" - German violinist Christian Tetzlaff, speaking about the Brahms Violin Concerto....
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For the Record, Op. 282: Violist Jordan Bak; Tomás Cotik; Zachary Carrettin
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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