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Welcome to Your Violin CommunityViolinist.com explores and celebrates the world of violin music for violinists of all levels, from symphony professionals to students just starting lessons to learn how to play violin. You can get the best of Violinist.com delivered via Recent Top Blogs Fraternity of peers and Russian music...By Carlo MauricioDecember 3, 2008 09:16
You greet the end of a hard, stressful Tuesday afternoon with either a snide goodbye or a true embrace. Retire into the evening sitting by the fireplace dreaming about the beaches of Miami. Consider seeing the Jupiter String Quartet play with the Russians. The sophistication of yesterday night's program was warmly bearable, though the Russian pieces highlighted in the program may have raised eyebrows. The quartet launched its program with Haydn's Opus 77, one in F major, followed by Shostakovich's F-sharp Minor quartet with a segue to Gubaidulina. The evening ended with Britten's bright Opus 36 in F major. Read more... 1 reply
Music and language: Is there a connection?By Jodi BDecember 2, 2008 11:44
My daughter was very excited about learning a language this year at school; she chose Spanish. I was amazed how quickly she has been learning the language, it comes very natural to her. When I talked to her Spanish teacher at conferences, she was surprised to hear that it was her first year of a language class; she thought that she was at least in her second year. One time, in gym class, my daughter told one of her friends in Mandorin Chinese that "he was crazy". He did a double-take and ask her to say it again. He went on to tell her that she was the first of his American friends to actually get the accent perfect and told her to say something else.... Read more... 13 replies
Accidental Christmas ExperimentBy Dottie CaseDecember 2, 2008 08:56
The Christmas season is really busy for everyone. That is a given....it's almost become a cultural norm that December is about people rushing about, shopping, decorating, cooking, baking, entertaining, attending 'events' , mailing cards and packages, etc. (All on top of the usual job/family commitments, or course). So, it's established that Christmas is a busy season for everyone. Performing musicians have an additional layer of busyness to add to the norm, with rehearsals, gigs and concerts. Teaching musicians have another layer still..... conducting orchestra concerts/rehearsals, organizing Christmas recitals and providing students for the many requests for special music. Finally, church musicians have a further layer of commitment on top of all else. Tis the season to go nuts. I'll bet that not many of you have even one free weekend on your calendars between now and 2009. ... Read more... 0 replies
Violin NewsThe YouTube Symphony OrchestraFrom Paul G.Submit and you may play at Carnegie Hall! 20 replies - Last 2008-12-4 12:42
Fuller leaves Houston SymphonyFrom Carlo MauricioConcertmistress of the Houston Symphony leaves after two-year tenure. 2 replies - Last 2008-12-3 19:25
Violin stolen in Kaua'iFrom Laurie NilesA violin and three bows were apparently stolen after someone threw a lava rock through a rental car window 2 replies - Last 2008-12-3 17:31
Other Recent Discussion ThreadsThe language of music?From Elizabeth MusilCan music really be classified as a language? 33 replies - Last 2008-12-4 13:57
Not Another Shifting Question!From David RobbinsFinger Pressure and shifting 5 replies - Last 2008-12-4 13:51
Looking for carbon fibre baroque bow.From David FowlerDoes anyone know of a maker producing a carbon fibre baroque bow? 1 reply - Last 2008-12-4 13:45
Loss of sound after repairFrom rick benfordWhat can be done? 47 replies - Last 2008-12-4 13:29
What would you ask James Ehnes?From Laurie NilesI'll be interviewing violinist James Ehnes, who just release 'Homage,' in the next few weeks, so please tell me any questions you have for him! 11 replies - Last 2008-12-4 12:05
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