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Of Demons and Dreams: Storioni Festival 2016

Technique

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Do you know how to time your left hand for spiccato?

Reviews

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The Week in Reviews, Op. 115: Arabella Steinbacher, Augustin Hadelich, Pinchas Zukerman

Teaching

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Traction

Business

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The 2016 NAMM Show: New Technology, Gear and Instruments

Repertoire

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'Words Fail' -- Yevgeny Kutik Commissions New Music for Violin from Timo Andres

Health

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When Music Damages Your Hearing: a Cautionary Tale and Advice for Prevention

Instruments

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Video Demonstration of the New Yamaha Electric Violin, a catalyst for creative expression

Orchestra

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Sourpuss at the Symphony; or, how NOT to treat your fellow concertgoers

Interviews

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Violinist.com Interview with James Ehnes: Four Seasons and No Apologies

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