Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists and other classical musicians. We hope it helps you keep track of your ...

We've heard the horror stories: a violin soloist forced to miss a flight - and to miss a concert appearance - because the ...

Learning to sight read music takes a long time - and even an element of devil-may-care risk. It's rather complex. First, one ...

Welcome to "For the Record," Violinist.com's weekly roundup of new releases of recordings by violinists, violists, cellists ...

It's been about a year since Pirastro came out with its newest violin string set, the <a href=" Pirazzi Neo, and after living ...

Today the <a href=" School announced a new recording partnership called the Colburn Collection with the label <a href=" <a href=" is the U.S. flagship label for the Brussels-based <a href=" Music, ...

February 3, 2025, 1:03 AM · Congratulations to conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Master Chorale and Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz for their recording of ...

July 1, 2026, 11:28 AM · In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world. Click on ...

These days the best place to find world-class violinist <a href=" Gluzman just might be in the mountains of Colorado. Last ...

February 7, 2026, 6:08 PM · Violinist Hilary Hahn announced on her social media platforms that she will "shortly return to the stage" after surgery to replace a cervical spinal disc. Violinist Hilary ...

July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM · On Monday the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) announced that its 12th Quadrennial Competition will take place Sept. 17 – Oct. 4, 2026. Applications ...

I’m a73 year old beginner. I’ve played in a ukulele ensemble for nine years. It has its challenges, but nothing like learning to fiddle.