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Maxim Vengerov Masterclass in Brisbane, Australia
By Gregory Lee: Earlier this month, audiences in northeastern Australia had the rare opportunity to see international violin soloist Maxim Vengerov perform in recital and also give a master class. His...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 462: Tobias Feldmann; Vadim Gluzman + Johannes...
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 Tobias...
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For the Record, Op. 295: Maria Dueñas; Alchymy Viols
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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Laurie Plays in the LA Phil: Second Violinist Faces Fear of Heights
By Laurie Niles: So I got to play with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This was definitely a bucket-list moment, something I will always remember. You might ask, how did that come about? To back up, to...
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V.com weekend vote: Have you tried different chinrests for comfort?
By Laurie Niles: Many people look to their shoulder rest to alleviate pain and help with set-up -- either looking for the "right one" or eliminating it all together. But something many people overlook...
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Review: Joshua Bell's 'Elements' at the Hollywood Bowl
By Laurie Niles: It's been a year since superstar violinist Joshua Bell premiered his five-composer violin concerto "The Elements," so when I saw that he would be performing it live with the Los...
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The Forgotten Female Musicians Behind Vivaldi - Interview with Author Harriet...
By Laurie Niles: Composer Antonio Vivaldi lived hundreds of years ago - from 1678 to 1741 - yet his music remains very much alive today. His "Four Seasons" remains one of the most performed and...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 463: Clara-Jumi Kang + Timothy Ridout; Gil Shaham;...
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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Interview with Violinist Augustin Hadelich: a 20-year 'American Road Trip'
By Laurie Niles: Violinist Augustin Hadelich certainly has proven himself a master of our beloved classics of the violin - Bach, Beethoven, Paganini and beyond. But I love seeing this side of him:...
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For the Record, Op. 296: Augustin Hadelich; Joshua Bell; The Knights and Anna...
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: Have you participated in graded music exams?
By Laurie Niles: Many students find motivation in taking graded repertory exams, though these are not as commonplace in the United States as they are elsewhere. If you have not heard of graded music...
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Jason Subotky Elected New LA Phil Board Chair
By Laurie Niles: The Los Angeles Philharmonic Associations Board of Directors today announced that investment manager Jason Subotky has been elected as the organizations new Board Chair, beginning in...
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Finale Music Notation Software is Discontinued
By Laurie Niles: On Monday, users of the music notation software Finale experienced an unwelcome surprise: after 35 years, its development was abruptly discontinued. "Today, Finale is no longer the...
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Alexander Velinzon Named First Associate Concertmaster of Boston Symphony
By Laurie Niles: Longtime Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Alexander Velinzon has been promoted to First Associate Concertmaster and Boston Pops concertmaster, effective immediately, the BSO...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 464: James Ehnes; Leila Josefowicz; Paul Huang
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 James...
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For the Record, Op. 297: Joshua Bell; Mari Samuelsen; Daniel Lozakovich
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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Violinist Curtis Stewart Awarded 2025 Sphinx Medal of Excellence
By Laurie Niles: This week violinist and composer Curtis Stewart was awarded the 2025 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, the highest honor given by the Sphinx Organization, the social justice organization...
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V.com weekend vote: Have you served on a board or committee for an arts...
By Laurie Niles: There was a time when I thought that symphonies just WERE, that arts education programs simply existed, that institutions like museums were as permanent as mountains. Little did I know...
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Scheherazade: Never the Same Story Twice
By Nathan Cole: My heart pounded as I waited for what seemed like an endless a-minor woodwind chord to finish. As concertmaster, Id play the next note: a (hopefully) gorgeous high E to kick off the...
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The Week in Reviews, Op. 465: Leonidas Kavakos with Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax,...
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.Cellist Yo-Yo Ma,...
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