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Njioma Grevious and Caeli Smith Join Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
By Laurie Niles: The New York-based Orpheus Chamber Orchestra has announced the appointments of violinist Njioma Grevious, who will join the ensemble as a full member, and violist Caeli Smith, who will...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 452: Maria Dueñas, Anne-Sophie Mutter, James Ehnes
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 Maria...
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Teaching Violin with Diverse Repertoire: ASTA Session with Claire Allen
By Laurie Niles: When I was a young violin student, I truly do not remember playing even one piece of music written by a female composer or a person of color. In fact, I never even asked about it -...
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North Shore Chamber Music Festival 2024 Day 1: A Triumvirate of Talent
By Laurie Niles: To have a successful performance, you need to bring together a "triumvirate of talent": talented musicians, talented composers and a talented audience. Violinist Vadim Gluzman...
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Match Made on Violinist.com
By Laurie Niles: CHICAGO - As the founder of Violinist.com, I've sometimes joked that "my life will only truly be complete when I meet a couple who is getting married - because they met on...
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Interview: Violinist Virgil Boutellis-Taft to Perform at Carnegie Hall
By Laurie Niles: French violinist Virgil Boutellis-Taft has an interesting American connection - he is the great-great grandson of the 27th U.S. president, William Howard Taft. I learned of this about...
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The Well Aging Fiddler - Carpe Diem!
By Michael Kennedy: At this age (Im 75 years old), youve got to keep moving forward. Carpe diem, eh? So, Im going for what pulls me, for what keeps me getting up in the morning, for what has me...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 453: Anne-Sophie Mutter; Joshua Bell; North Shore...
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...
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Betty Haag and a New Generation of Violinists - NSCMF 2024
By Laurie Niles: I haven't seen too many professional classical music festivals that also showcase the talents of four-year-old beginners and Suzuki students. But the North Shore Chamber Music Festival...
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For the Record, Op. 288: Janine Jansen; Alexi Kenney; Guy Braunstein; Lincoln...
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 play the viola?
By Laurie Niles: It's no joke, we love our brethren in the viola section, and a good number of us play both the violin and viola. How about you, do you play the viola? I wanted to make this the topic...
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Primrose Competition and AVS Viola Festival Begin This Week
By Laurie Niles: It's a big week in the viola world! The 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition begins Monday at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. Click here for the schedule and livestream...
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Review: Highlights from North Shore Chamber Music Festival, Days 2 and 3
By Laurie Niles: It was a picture-perfect evening in early June - the sun was getting low and the wild din of the 17-year cicadas was beginning to subside in the trees outside the Village Presbyterian...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 454: Virgil Boutellis-Taft, Joshua Bell, Veronika...
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 Virgil...
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Interview with Composer Nokuthula Ngwenyama: 'Remembrance' for the 2024...
By Laurie Niles: Violists competing in the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition had to learn a special piece to play in this year's Semi-Final Round: a commissioned work for viola and piano by...
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Finalists Named in 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition
By Laurie Niles: On Wednesday three finalists were announced in the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, which is taking place this week at The Colburn School in Los Angeles.2024 Primrose...
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Teng Li Appointed Principal Viola of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
By Laurie Niles: Teng Li has been appointed Principal Viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, effective this fall. Violist Teng Li. Photo by Todd Rosenberg. Li currently serves as principal viola of...
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For the Record, Op. 289: Renaud Capuçon; Noah Bendix-Balgley; Maxwell...
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 Best of All Things Viola: American Viola Society Festival 2024
By Kira Blumberg: So much viola and so little time... The Primrose International Viola Competition and American Viola Society Festival took place last week at the Colburn School - starting Monday and...
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Emad Zolfaghari Wins First Prize in the 2024 Primrose International Viola...
By Laurie Niles: LOS ANGELES - Emad Zolfaghari was named first-prize winner in the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, which concluded Saturday at the Colburn School. Violist Emad...
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