For violinist Joshua Bell, Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2 brings back fond memories, from his studies at Meadowmount to his time with his mentor Josef Gingold. #CarriageHouse #JoshuaBell #Wieniawski thestrad.com/for-subscriber…

With the help of a Canadian phone and a bit of luck, Angèle Dubeau was able to get her 1733 Stradivari from renowned Canadian violinist Arthur Leblanc in 1977 when she was 15. #CarriageHouse #Stradivari #StringMusicians stringsmagazine.com/angele-dubeaus…

John Williams (beloved composer of unforgettable film scores like Star Wars and Jurassic Park), and Yo-Yo Ma (renowned cellist), sit down with NPR to recount the beginning of their friendship and musical collaboration. #CarriageHouse #JohnWilliams #YoYoMa npr.org/sections/decep…

The New York City-based quartet has won the Senior Strings Division gold medal and Grand Prize at the 49th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in Notre Dame, Indiana. #CarriageHouse #ClassicalMusic #StringMusic theviolinchannel.com/breaking-terra…

“Untethered from musical scores, Fischer tells her story in a graceful, loose-knit narrative that sifts through drifting memories… Both her personal and musical reminiscences are intimate and vulnerable.” #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #Violin stringsmagazine.com/violinist-rebe…

Most viola methods and fingerings for scales are based on violin playing, but why are there so few dedicated scales or study materials for the viola? #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #Viola stringsmagazine.com/using-musical-…

Composer Alexey Shor talks about what it was like to have his compositions played by young string players at the Classic Strings International Competition. #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #Composers theviolinchannel.com/vc-interview-c…

Experimental composer, cellist, and vocalist Theresa Wong plans to give three unique, hour-long performances at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, each developed as an interpretation of artwork within its collections. #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #Cello sfcv.org/articles/previ…

When composer Roberto Sierra accepted the invitation of electric violinist Tracy Silverman to write new music, he began working on a complex, four-movement concerto based on a short story by Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. #CarriageHouse #StringMusic stringsmagazine.com/tracy-silverma…

Many contemporary classical composers are just as interesting to listen to as Bach and Beethoven. Here are 10 of the most notable classical composers alive today. #CarriageHouse #ClassicalMusic #ClassicalComposers bigthink.com/high-culture/b…

From pop icon Beyoncé to 12th-century Benedictine philosopher and composer Hildegard of Bingen, the works in the latest album of Norwegian violinist Mari Samuelson are all written by female composers. #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #FemaleComposers theviolinchannel.com/out-now-violin…

Jordi Savall is one of the most prominent viola da gamba players and has an extensive catalog of recordings. Here is a guide to some of his essential recordings. #CarriageHouse #ClassicalMusic #ViolaDaGamba sfcv.org/articles/featu…

Renowned #ClassicalMusic host Jim Svejda set a standard for radio hosts who keep the public engaged with classical music. For 43 years, he was a champion of classical radio programming and remained so until his retirement this year. #CarriageHouse stringsmagazine.com/jim-svejdas-re…

The violinist, composer, and inventor Roman Kim releases his newest arrangement of the iconic symphony. Check out his amazing performance. #CarriageHouse #RomanKim #Beethoven theviolinchannel.com/beethovens-5th…

When Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara died in 2016, he left four final pieces, including one for violin and orchestra. However, these works suggest that Rautavaara may have had more music left to create. #CarriageHouse #Composers #Rautavaara sfcv.org/articles/revie…

The Juilliard School graduate Timothy Chooi will collect the instrument named "Engleman" (after its previous owner Dr. Ephraim P. Engleman, M. D.) this summer and have it for seven years. #CarriageHouse #StringMusic #Stradivarius theviolinchannel.com/vc-artist-timo…

As a composer, player, and improviser, Darol Anger has merged the sounds of bluegrass, classical chamber music, and jazz to create his own unique style, pushing the boundaries of what the instrument is capable of. #CarriageHouse #Violin #Fiddle wmot.org/show/the-strin…

Composer Enrico Chapela Barba creates beautiful music for both mariachi and orchestra in his new composition, a cantata titled "Los Braceros." #CarriageHouse #Mariachi #Orchestra sfcv.org/articles/revie…

A great story from NPR's "Morning Edition" with musician Mark O'Connor talking about his new memoir, "Crossing Bridges," which recounts his journey from multi-instrumentalist child prodigy to world class fiddler. ow.ly/qPge50MRP3S

We were pleased to welcome our friends from Thomastik-Infeld and Connolly Music to our Boston Showroom on Monday, March 13 for string consultations with musicians such as podcast host Eric Mrugala.