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Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at Juilliard

Violinist.com's coverage of the 2007 edition of the biennial symposium for advanced violin pedagogy, held May 29 - June 2, 2007 at The Juilliard School in New York.

Preview

Greetings from New York!

By Laurie Niles: I'm here for the fourth biennial Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies at Juilliard, which begins on Tuesday. Read more...

Day One

Nurturing excellence

By Laurie Niles: Stephen Clapp teaches the first master class, and Indianapolis violin competition winner Augustin Hadelich performs. Read more...

Day Two

A Conversation with Itzhak Perlman

By Laurie Niles: The violin superstar answers questions from participants at Juilliard. Read more...

Master Class with Itzhak Perlman

By Laurie Niles: The violin virtuoso challenged students to better express themselves through their performances. Read more...

Day Three

Pedagogy session with Mimi Zweig

By Laurie Niles: The Indiana University professor shows violin teachers to focus on proper positioning and keeping students relaxed. Read more...

Simon Fischer covers some basics

By Laurie Niles: The violin pedagogue talks about tone production and intonation. Read more...

Master Class with Paul Kantor

By Laurie Niles: Start by studying the composer's wishes, and go from there. Read more...

Day Four

Robert Duke on the nature of expertise

By Laurie Niles: Today, we hear from a wind player who has much to teach violinists. Read more...

Brian Lewis teaches Kreisler's 'Gitana'

By Laurie Niles: Don't forget the value of having fun! Read more...

Day Five

Robert Duke on practicing

By Laurie Niles: When practicing is working, it feels great, But sometimes we seem to be swimming backwards in the practice room – or maybe even drowning. What are we doing wrong? Read more...

Brian Lewis on expressive and Bravura playing

By Laurie Niles: How do we make music say SOMETHING? How do we know what to say? Read more...

Kurt Sassmannshaus' violin master class

By Laurie Niles: Narrow your focus to help your students to become more productive. Read more...

Wrap-up

A wonderful opportunity

By Laurie Niles: Brandon Garbot is one reason why we fight so hard for music in the schools. Read more...

Thoughts on the week

By Laurie Niles: Dorothy DeLay's proteges are an honor to her memory. Read more...