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Violinist.com editors interview notable violin performers, teachers, pedagogues and luthiers.

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	Joshua Bell By Laurie Niles, Oct. 7, 2009: Bell talks about his new "Joshua Bell At Home With Friends" recording. Previously: On cadenzas and conducting
	Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony By Laurie Niles, Sept. 30, 2009: Shaham and his wife release a new recording of Sarasate, and talk about balancing family with the violin.

	Rachel Barton Pine By Laurie Niles, Sept. 8, 2009: Rachel talks once more with Laurie, this time diving into Bach. Previously: On Maud Powell and the rebec
	Joshua Bell By Laurie Niles, Oct. 7, 2009: Bell talks about his new "Joshua Bell At Home With Friends" recording. Previously: On cadenzas and conducting
	Joey Corpus By Caeli Smith, Aug. 27, 2007: An interview with violin teacher Joey Corpus, known as New York's "Secret Weapon."
	Zachary DePue By Caeli Smith, June 29, 2007: An interview with violinist Zachary DePue of the popular crossover trio Time For Three.
	Eugene Drucker By Laurie Niles, July 10, 2007: A conversation with Emerson String Quartet violinist Eugene Drucker about his debut novel, "The Savior."
	James Ehnes By Laurie Niles, March 4, 2009: This guy keeps good company: Stradivari, del Gesu, Guarneri.... Ehnes talks about "Homage," where he plays on nine violins and three violas from the Fulton collection.
	Caroline Goulding By Laurie Niles, Aug. 25, 2009: The "From the Top" veteran talks about recording her debut album.
	Hilary Hahn By Laurie Niles, February 5, 2009: Hahn talks about the premiere of Jennifer Higdon's violin concerto. Previously: On the Schoenberg... and shoulder rests.
	Janine Jansen By Laurie Niles, March 17, 2009: Jansen talks about her approach to the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.
	Anastasia Khitruk By Laurie Niles, May 12, 2009: Anastasia Khitruk has made it her mission to unearth hidden gems of the repertoire.
	Tasmin Little By Laurie Niles, April 14, 2009: The British violinist has faith in classical music - that the music itself needs no dressing up to appeal to people across a wide spectrum.
	Members of the Louisiana Philharmonic By Laurie Niles, Oct. 29, 2005: Hurricane Katrina, and the subsequent New Orleans flood, left every member of the orchestra homeless, its season canceled, and the future of this musician-owned and operated symphony very much in doubt.
	Jim Maurer By Laurie Niles, May 22, 2006: Suzuki pioneer James Maurer prepares to retire from the University of Denver after decades of service to his school, his studio and the Suzuki movement.
	Michael McLean By Laurie Niles, Aug. 7, 2007: Composer McLean talks about his collaboration with violinist Brian Lewis, which has produced the new violin concerto, "Elements."
	Anne Akiko Meyers By Laurie Niles, February 16, 2009: Meyers talks about her album, "Smile," and being on an independent label. Previously: On championing new artists.
	Anne-Sophie Mutter By Laurie Niles, February 3, 2009: Anne-Sophie Mutter talks about rediscovering the Mendelssohn violin concerto. Previously: On works by Sofia Gubaidulina and Bach
	Mark O'Connor By Laurie Niles, November 23, 2008: Violinist, fiddler and composer Mark O'Connor isn't just a crossover artist Ð he's a bridge, a bridge with a sign on it: "Jam session in five minutes, come on over!"
	Christopher O'Riley By Laurie Niles, Sept. 2, 2009: The host of NPR's "From the Top" talks about young artists and collaboration between violinists and pianists.
	Philippe Quint By Laurie Niles, June 30, 2009: Quint talks about the Korngold, Dorothy DeLay and the day the Strad he plays went flying away.
	Vadim Repin By Laurie Niles, March 31, 2009: Niles talks with Repin about his early career and newest recording, as well as his relationship with Yehudi Menuhin.
	Ruggiero Ricci By Laurie Niles, Dec. 1, 2007: Ricci talks about the techniques described in his new book, 'Ricci on Glissando,' and about his life, from prodigy to artist. [VIDEO]
	David Russell By Caeli Smith, June 21, 2006: David Russell is a renowned violinist, pedagogue, and Violinist.com contributor. He is the Assistant Director of String Chamber Music at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
	Lara St. John By Laurie Niles, Aug. 18, 2009: St. John shares the story of getting her friends together to record... a polka album!
	Philip Setzer By Laurie Niles, May 22, 2009: The violinist reflects on 30 years with the Emerson String Quartet, as it releases a new CD of works by Czech composers.
	Gil Shaham and Adele Anthony By Laurie Niles, Sept. 30, 2009: Shaham and his wife release a new recording of Sarasate, and talk about balancing family with the violin.
	William Starr By Laurie Niles, Jan. 21, 2006: Starr has both challenged and embraced the beloved Suzuki method since the 1960s, when his family went to Japan to study with Shinichi Suzuki.
	Chris Thile By Laurie Niles, Sept. 15, 2009: The mandolinist talks about classical music and the debut of his new concerto.
	Almita Vamos By Caeli Smith, Aug. 11, 2007: Northwestern University violin professor Almita Vamos talks about teaching, working with her husband, Roland, and what makes life rich for a musician.
	Peter Wilson By Laurie Niles, Dec. 21, 2007: Who knew that a violinist played with the U.S. Marine Band? We talk to the Commander of the String Section for the Marine Band about playing for world leaders... when Perlman's not swiping his violin.
	David Ying By Caeli Smith, Aug. 1, 2007: A Conversation with David Ying, cellist from the Ying Quartet.
	Sam Zygmuntowicz By Laurie Niles, Apr. 9, 2007: The Brooklyn-based luthier, who has built instruments for Isaac Stern, Joshua Bell and Yo-Yo Ma, talks about being 'The Violin Maker.'