In mid-August I strung my violin with <a href=" Beast violin strings by Warchal - and I would like to offer you my ...

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Beethoven's Fifth Symphony - eye roll. How many times have I heard this piece? Played it? Written about it? Enough times to ...

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 track of your ...

The Utah violinist who was detained for 17 days by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spoke at length on Friday ...

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September 5, 2025, 11:52 AM · Ahh, the lovely Hollywood Bowl on a torrid evening in late summer. A picnic, a light breeze, the sun setting over the hill - and music. Listening to the Los Angeles ...

Music can do so many things. Inspire. Heal. Move us to be courageous. It can make us laugh, dance, and sing. And, as I’ve recently realized through <a href=" Torke’s newest composition, it can allow ...

I'm a violinist who's been playing for 12 years studying at Southern Methodist University for my Master's degree under Alexander Sitkovetsky. I earned my BM at the University of North Texas under the ...

Laurie Niles founded Violinist.com with her husband, Robert, in 1996. The website offered Laurie the perfect opportunity to blend her skills as a formally trained professional violinist and a former ...