For those who haven't heard, the great double bass soloist Gary Karr died yesterday of a brain aneurysm. He had been recently ...

On Monday the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) announced that its 12th Quadrennial Competition will ...

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It was one of those master classes where every violinist played so exceptionally - you kind of wonder what a teacher could ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra family is mourning the loss of Fox Fehling, who served as a member of the violin section from 1979 until 2022. She died on July 7, 2025, following a long illness.

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The concepts illustrated in this short paper have been expressed by fine teachers for many years. However, many players still struggle with incorrect posture and a lack of ease of playing. By ...