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Violin Discussion BoardNewsGerman Classical Musicians to Play in BrothelFrom Pauline LernerNews: Classical musicians from the Forum for Contemporary Music in Leipzig will give a concert in a brothel in advance of a music festival called "Sex.Makes.Music."  13 replies - Last 2009-11-21 06:14
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto programme on BBC RadioFrom Rosie BoultonNews: The BBC are looking for people whose lives have been touched or changed by the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto 2 replies - Last 2009-11-21 05:40
Brand new music recognition technology! (video)From Larry BrandtNews: Check out this cool video! 17 replies - Last 2009-11-10 12:52
Marin Alsop, conductor of the BSO, has invited local musicians to play along with the BSOFrom Pauline LernerNews: Marin Alsop, conductor of the BSO, has launched a "Rusty Musicians" project. Some local musicians will have the opportunity to play some Tchaikovsky with the BSO in concert. 16 replies - Last 2009-11-9 10:29
Slatkin has a heart attack at the podiumFrom Roland BaileyNews: Leonard Slatkin suffered a heart attack on Sunday while conducting a concert with the Rotterdam Philharmonic. 3 replies - Last 2009-11-6 06:57
Aaron Rosand's del Gesu Sold For $10 MillionFrom Anne HorvathNews: "It was my voice. It was my career." 28 replies - Last 2009-11-4 06:31
Incredible Out-of-Print Recordings AvailableFrom Scott HawthornNews: Wonderful audio restorations of rare, out-of-print classical performances. Must hear to believe. 10 replies - Last 2009-11-1 16:42
In Joshua Bell's hands, 'the Mona Lisa of violins' smiles againFrom Rosalind PorterNews: Joshua Bell promotes on sale "Vieuxtemps" del Gesu at Chicago Symphony concerts. 7 replies - Last 2009-10-11 10:50
Yura Lee Chosen for Hannover Finals !From Hansjürgen KohlhaasNews: Yura Lee has been chosen among the six finalists of the Hannover Violin Competition! 6 replies - Last 2009-10-9 15:20
Stradivarius violin perished in a Hollywood Hills fire.From Marina FragoulisNews: Is this real? 14 replies - Last 2009-9-26 23:04
Bermuda Triangle for String Instruments?From Sean GilliaNews: Care to guess the most-left-behind items in NYC taxis -- and what happens to all of them? 8 replies - Last 2009-9-21 15:55
Erich Kunzel dies at age 74From Laurie NilesNews: He was conductor of the Cincinnati Pops, having conducted in that city for 44 years 3 replies - Last 2009-9-1 22:38
Chapter Two in the Antisocial Lives of Violinists?From Frank SelfNews: Two prominent violinists were given notice by the a local municipal in UK that they must not play their violins at home at any time or risk having their violins confiscated. deeming that playing violins is antisocial. 16 replies - Last 2009-8-27 13:10
James Ehnes - Rerecording of Paganini CapricesFrom Leslie DerNews: Any word on this? 6 replies - Last 2009-8-25 18:52
Robot playing the violinFrom Martin ButlerNews: Robot playing a violin. 15 replies - Last 2009-8-23 08:58
Pressenda Left Behind In CabFrom Anne HorvathNews: Not a Strad or Del Gesu this time, but at least a happy ending! 9 replies - Last 2009-8-22 20:26
Strep Killed Mozart?From Anne HorvathNews: A new theory for an old death. 6 replies - Last 2009-8-19 12:54
Liebenzeller Rosin Is Back!!From Andrew TillesNews: Liebenzeller rosin is back with a new name and manufacturer. Someone has managed to obtain the original Liebenzeller formula and has begun production of Liebenzeller, or LARICA (the new manufacturer) rosin. 1 reply - Last 2009-7-30 05:05
Baseball Bat Violin???From Jasmine ReeseNews: Wait a minute--is that a violin or baseball bat? 6 replies - Last 2009-7-19 06:21
Lucy, I'm home!! NY Phil Going to Havana...From Jasmine ReeseNews: A little over a year after their history-making performance in North Korea, the N.Y. Philharmonic may also be adding Cuba to their list of "controversial" touring destinations.... 0 replies - Last 2009-7-17 14:13
BBC Philharmonic Conductor DiesFrom Jasmine ReeseNews: Edward Downes, a renowned British conductor, dies at a suicide clinic with his wife. 16 replies - Last 2009-7-15 18:15
Recession Hits the Boston SymphonyFrom Ray RandallNews: The BSO laying off people. 14 replies - Last 2009-7-14 11:37
Thomas Jefferson and the ViolinFrom Anne HorvathNews: An Article from the Wall Street Journal 3 replies - Last 2009-7-3 12:37
Bucking Trend, BSO Thrives under Marin Alsop's DirectionFrom Pauline LernerNews: During the first two years of Marin Alsop's term as Music Director of the BSO, the orchestra has thrived financially and musically. 2 replies - Last 2009-6-14 22:23
Micahel Hill CompetitionFrom Lucas HartNews: How to watch the VODs of this competitoin 1 reply - Last 2009-6-4 07:03
Save the Radio Symphony Orchestra ViennaFrom Hans PluharNews: In the wake of the savings of the ORF management is planned, the Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO) Vienna is not only separation, but completely dissolved! 2 replies - Last 2009-5-22 02:55
Q Elisabeth Comp Finalist countriesFrom Erika OharaNews: Recent success of violin education in Korea is remarkable. Could anybody explain why? 28 replies - Last 2009-5-21 11:38
CSO musicians agree to salary reductionsFrom Laurie NilesNews: Even the big boys are tightening their belts 2 replies - Last 2009-5-20 04:59
Finally, a Rolland revival!From Lynne DenigNews: Rolland Workshop, June 22-26, 2009 at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA 2 replies - Last 2009-5-19 17:50
Juilliard Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin StudiesFrom Laurie NilesNews: Anyone going to this at the end of the month? I am. Oh boy! Also, here's a list of the young artists who were selected to play in the masterclasses. 5 replies - Last 2009-5-6 18:26
American named president of the World Federation of International Music CompetitionsFrom Laurie NilesNews: International Violin Competition of Indianapolis executive director Glen Kwok was chosen to lead the international group. 0 replies - Last 2009-5-5 11:38
Amati violin's 400th birthday inspires new musicFrom Laurie NilesNews: Link to a story about Dallas Symphony concertmaster Emanuel Borok, his 400-year-old violin, and the new piece inspired by both 2 replies - Last 2009-5-4 18:44
At an Age for Music and Dreams, Real Life IntrudesFrom Karen AllendoerferNews: A touching article about the difficult choices faced by a young, talented, hardworking violinist in a small USA town 19 replies - Last 2009-5-2 19:21
Classical music coverageFrom Karen AllendoerferNews: Local news outlets still cover classical community arts programs. 2 replies - Last 2009-4-24 13:31
We've been totally outdone in the busking department...From Laurie NilesNews: More than 200 dancers were performing their version of 'Do Re Mi', in the Central Station of Antwerp on March 23... 10 replies - Last 2009-4-19 00:27
Newspaper Classical Music BlogsFrom Helen SydavarNews: The Washington Post has added a classical music blog. 0 replies - Last 2009-4-12 11:39
Juilliard program for poor children may continueFrom Laurie NilesNews: The program was to have been cut severely, but LA philanthropist Eli Broad has pledged a donation that could save the program. 4 replies - Last 2009-4-11 20:38
Esa-Pekka Salonen Violin Concerto premiered by Leila JosefowiczFrom Laurie NilesNews: Esa-Pekka Salonen is nearing the end of his tenure as conductor of the LA Phil, and on Thursday he conducted his new "Violin Concerto," dedicated to and played by violinist Leila Josefowicz. 3 replies - Last 2009-4-11 20:25
Violin in Iraq --Timothy Weston and V.com in Strings Mag.From Josh HenryNews: Strings Magazine has a photo and a mention about this project on page 19 of the May 2009 issue. 7 replies - Last 2009-4-11 17:38
The Singing Violinist!From Royce FainaNews: Is Joshua Bell releasing a CD where he 'sings' the violin parts? True? or April Fools? 9 replies - Last 2009-4-4 21:55
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