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Violin Discussion BoardNewsCincinnati's hate affair with its artistic directorsFrom Laurie NilesNews: Putting a sobriety test on the Internet? I can't believe the Cincinnati Enquirer would go so far to humiliate the CSO conductor.  40 replies - Last 2009-3-27 14:58
Less is lessFrom Laurie NilesNews: How many professional musicians can you cut? How many rehearsals can you take away? Link to a NYT article. 7 replies - Last 2009-3-26 17:11
Hilary interviews BenFrom Y CheungNews: Hilary Hahn interviews Ben Chan about the YouTube Symphony. 2 replies - Last 2009-3-25 14:32
Case study: New Jersey Symphony OrchestraFrom Laurie NilesNews: Another orchestra caught in the economic distress of the day. 5 replies - Last 2009-3-25 04:46
Musician Who Lost Forearm to a Drug Reaction Wins Right to Sue ManufacturerFrom Pauline LernerNews: Musician Diane Levine lost her right forearm because of a botched injection of the drug Phenergan. The Supreme Court upheld her right to sue the drug company. 35 replies - Last 2009-3-15 15:11
The Philadelphia Orchestra faces serious challengesFrom Laurie NilesNews: No directors, salaries cut, a tour canceled, projects delayed...what does the future hold for the Philadelphia Orchestra? 6 replies - Last 2009-3-14 05:22
Hilary Hahn interviewFrom E. SmithNews: Here's a link to an interesting interview with Hilary Hahn in today's Philadelphia Inquirer. It's definitely worth reading through to the end, for a charming punchline. 29 replies - Last 2009-3-12 11:54
A female concertmaster for Vienna Philharmonic ?!?!From Bruce BoddenNews: (Vienna Phil. has 4 concertmasters; Albena Danailova started her probationary period in September) 27 replies - Last 2009-3-11 01:03
You Tube Symphony winners announcedFrom Laurie NilesNews: Check it out! Winners are from 30 countries, including 14 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. 13 replies - Last 2009-3-6 09:10
The YouTube Symphony OrchestraFrom Paul G.News: Submit and you may play at Carnegie Hall! 39 replies - Last 2009-2-17 14:02
Anthony Tommasini's Advice to Young Musicians in the New York TImes.From E. SmithNews: Anthony Tommasini, the chief classical music critic of The New York Times, answered questions from readers Feb. 9-13, 2009. 1 reply - Last 2009-2-15 11:17
Decca's Future in Jeopardy ?From Hansjürgen KohlhaasNews: Lebrecht seems to draw conclusions just based on the exit of one Decca Marketing Manager who left Decca for the Sony Group. Still - what's going to happen? 5 replies - Last 2009-2-11 17:33
Rachel Barton Pine in the news here.From Ray RandallNews: Rachel Barton Pine playing here in St. Louis 0 replies - Last 2009-2-8 12:58
Inaugural tribute: a prune juice toastFrom Laurie NilesNews: How did that Inaugural quartet really sound? 12 replies - Last 2009-2-8 10:55
Classic FM most profitable radio station in the UKFrom Benjamin KNews: interesting article by Times Online 9 replies - Last 2009-2-6 12:23
of musician and supreme court,,,wyeth vs levineFrom al kuNews: musician lost arm over medicine error,,,supreme court decision coming up. 3 replies - Last 2009-2-5 22:07
Baby Born with 6 Functioning FingersFrom Terri BoraNews: Interesting News story 11 replies - Last 2009-2-5 09:30
Economic meltdown and performing artsFrom Laurie NilesNews: Today AP news is featuring a colleague of mine, struggling for work. It's getting depressing. 76 replies - Last 2009-2-4 11:44
Some good news among all the badFrom Laurie NilesNews: Arts organizations in Denver are suffering, but so far they are weathering the storm. 3 replies - Last 2009-2-3 08:37
Lukas Foss, 1922-2009From Laurie NilesNews: The composer has died at age 86 1 reply - Last 2009-2-3 00:58
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRITZ KREISLER FEB 2ndFrom SAM MIHAILOFFNews: HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRITZ KREISLER FEB 2nd 4 replies - Last 2009-2-2 17:21
More on the dreaded condition: "Cello Scrotum"From Marianne HansenNews: This just in: cellists can stop worrying about a reported injury that could change their whole lives. 13 replies - Last 2009-1-30 16:40
Ouch! Criticism for wealthy donor who conducts MahlerFrom Laurie NilesNews: Is the emperor wearing no clothes? New York Phil musicians lay it bare. 53 replies - Last 2009-1-28 21:30
Happy Birhtday Lalo! Oh yeah...and Mozart and ArriagaFrom Thomas GardnerNews: Tipping our hats to some great composers 1 reply - Last 2009-1-28 08:42
Inauguration music was a recording! Milli-Vanilli strike again!From Scott ColeNews: Inauguration music was pre-recorded 53 replies - Last 2009-1-27 19:48
Will Obama appoint a Secretary for the Arts?From Marina FragoulisNews: Quincy Jones is leading a campaign for Obama to create a Secretary for the Arts position. 80 replies - Last 2009-1-27 16:44
inaugural outreach?From Michael BaerNews: The Obama administration should encourage artistic outreach as part of community service. 7 replies - Last 2009-1-26 10:00
Carbon fiber string sectionFrom Helen SydavarNews: At the “We Are One” concert, the entire Joint Service Orchestra string section played carbon fiber instruments. 6 replies - Last 2009-1-21 09:15
Musicians are not the only ones who can tune a pitch toward perfection...From Rob SchnautzNews: Mosquitos are stimulated by perfect fifths, but only when they are in tune! 8 replies - Last 2009-1-10 12:55
A Digital Concert Hall for the Berlin PhilharmonicFrom Bart MeijerNews: The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra offers its concerts online, both live and archived 1 reply - Last 2009-1-10 12:15
Stolen violin or spam/phishing message?From David FowlerNews: Who is broadcasting this "stolen violin" message, and to what audience? 25 replies - Last 2009-1-9 11:31
Piece on Colburn in LA TimesFrom Laurie NilesNews: Is there nothing more interesting than this going on there? 7 replies - Last 2009-1-9 00:19
The 'sensitive female chord progression'?From Karen AllendoerferNews: The chord progression vi-IV-I-V has been used widely in pop songs of 2008, especially by "sensitive female" artists. 32 replies - Last 2009-1-7 07:19
Election Results and Impact on the ArtsFrom Karen AllendoerferNews: Statement from the Americans for the Arts Action Fund 29 replies - Last 2009-1-4 21:19
Violinists attacked in MoscowFrom Laurie NilesNews: Two violinists from the Moscow Virtuosi chamber orchestra were physically assaulted and robbed in separate incidents. 18 replies - Last 2008-12-26 23:55
China, The Violin ProdigyFrom Paul G.News: A view behind the success of Chinese violins 10 replies - Last 2008-12-23 10:30
The Broccolization of Classical MusicFrom Laurie NilesNews: You have to read this blog by pianist Jeremy Denk 8 replies - Last 2008-12-21 13:18
The story of Will Marion CookFrom Laurie NilesNews: Link to a very interesting story about this black violinist, who studied under Joachim and Dvorak, and wrote the first black Broadway musical. 2 replies - Last 2008-12-7 12:06
Violin stolen in Kaua'iFrom Laurie NilesNews: A violin and three bows were apparently stolen after someone threw a lava rock through a rental car window 3 replies - Last 2008-12-5 20:06
After 45 years, the Guarneri Quartet is playing its last seasonFrom Laurie NilesNews: What was the genesis of this momentous decision? Apparently, it was quite simple. 16 replies - Last 2008-12-3 23:37
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