'Sonata for Viola' and 'Sonata for Viola & Piano' by Ernst Krenek. (Universal Edition, €14.95 and €24.95, respectively)
Voluminous edition is to be launched at Mondomusica
'Bottesini: Introduction and Variations on "The Carnival in Venice,"' edited by Thomas Martin (International Music Company, $16.50)
The fast and the furious for advanced violin players
Just a few traditional tunes can introduce a beginner to a wealth of culture and technique
Lots of string players talk about practicing more often, but few know how to make it productive
Philippe Quint is loaned the 1708 "Ruby" Stradivari by the Stradivari Society
Wow the crowd at this year's holiday concert with unexpected stylistic twists on Tchaikovsky's classic
For some, the judges' decisions leave unanswered questions
The great composer showered his melodic gifts upon the last composition to which he assigned an opus number
Contestants' intensity and musicality thrills the audience—and the judges
On her latest CD, double bassist Esperanza Spalding explores new ways to bridge the jazz and classical worlds
'Barcarolle' for solo cello, string orchestra, and harp by André Messager, edited by Christopher Hogwood (Edition HH, £15.95)
Play It Forward program hopes to make dreams come true
New competition devoted to making 'antiqued' instruments
Grant-writing consultants share tips on finding a financial backer
Many aspects of the viola can be optimized to make playing less work and more fun
Paganini: La campanella, Le streghe, Philippe Quint, violin; Dmitry Cogan, piano (Naxos)
Tapping into Texas boogie by way of New Orleans R&B legend Dr. John
Philip Glass: Violin Concerto No. 2 (‘The American Four Seasons’), Robert McDuffie, violin; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Marin Alsop, cond. (Orange Mountain Music)
It took 15 years to build the Quartet of Peace
Violinist Philippe Quint takes a turn with 'Ruby' ?
With a focus on customer service, proprietor keeps learning
The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic is bending all the rules
'Strings' editors dig into the archive to find something for everyone this holiday season
Catalogues were part of last year's birthday bash
Franz Mittler: Viennese Wunderkind—Sonatas for Cello and Violin, André Emelianoff, cello; Alexander Meshibovsky, violin; Diana Mittler, piano (Con Brio)
Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos. 3 & 9, Viktoria Mullova, violin; Kristian Bezuidenhout, fortepiano (Onyx)
From avant-garde orchestral music to indie-rock, Pallett helps shape the sound of modern pop
Eight new members join the team
From fine Italian instruments to a simple rosin cake, today's players have eclectic tastes
