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February 2009
February 2009, No. 166
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This book is written for players of all instruments

The book offers solutions to common shifting problems by using the study of glissando technique

Book includes a history of the fiddle

Love offers us the beautifully crafted story of one woman's rise to the spotlight

Play together, stay together—these resources can help amateurs and professionals alike

Advice to consider before hitting the competition circuit

Learn some solid strategies and how to avoid common missteps

Violinist for Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera'

Challenge grant from Mellon Foundation will support the liberal arts

Co-founded New York's Luzerne Music Center

Picking the right moniker can be a tricky business

How to protect the integrity and security of your group

Arnold Schoenberg: String Quartet No. 2, Op. 10 (1908); Anton Webern: Langsamer Satz (Slow Movement) (1904); Alban Berg: Die geheime Gesangstimme (The Secret Voice), Finale of the "Lyric Suite" (1925). Petersen Quartet: Conrad Muck, Daniel Bell, violins; Friedemann Weigle, viola; Henry-David Varema, cello; Christine Schäfer, soprano. (Phoenix Edition 133, Deutschlandradio Kultur)

Bohuslav Martin?: Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra, Vol. 4: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 and 2. Bohuslav Matoušek, violin; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood, cond. (Hyperion)

This fiddler has preserved his art form and attracted a following of loyal fans

Receives word of the honor from Gustavo Dudamel

J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations. Matt Haimovitz, cello; Jonathan Crow, violin; Douglas McNabney, viola. (Oxingale)

Schubert: String Quartets in E?­ major, D. 87; D minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden." Mandelring Quartet: Sebastian and Nanette Schmidt, violins; Roland Glassl, viola; Bernhard Schmidt, cello. (Audite)

The quartet is hanging up its bows, but the legacy carries on

A decade of connecting music makers

The new album is to be released in April on the Deutsche Grammophon label

Demystifying fine tuners: How many fine tuners should you use? And which type is best?

Composer says he's on US homeland security blacklist

Let a trip to Buenos Aires and Astor Piazzolla's 'Four for Tango' be your guide

Recordings underscore the trio's significant commissioned works

Afiara, Cecilia quartets receive quartet-in-residence honors, violinist Jiajing Wang wins Australian award

Embracing the honored traditions of his craft

Indian violinist who dreamed up a one-of-a-kind instrument

DO NOT PROCESS

National pride a winner at Second China International Violin Competition; plus a new crop of violinists impresses at the 15th Concorso International di Violino Alberto Curci

So you think the first violinist is running the show in a string quartet? Guess again

Mushrooms make beautiful music

Embrace the challenges and the rewards

Chausson: Concerto in D major, Op. 21 for violin, piano, and string quartet; Fauré: Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 for violin and piano. Soovin Kim, violin; Jeremy Denk, piano; Jupiter String Quartet: Nelson Lee, Megan Freivogel McDonough, violins; Liz Freivogel, viola; Daniel McDonough, cello. (Azica)

Inaugural concert held in 2008 at the Berlin Philharmonie in Germany

Played with LA Philharmonic

German, French violin makers take top honors

Performing with a pianist creates a world of differences string players should consider

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