I took close to two weeks mostly off over the holidays. I played a little here and there – enough to teach, or record something – but there were stretches of several days where I didn’t touch the ...

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The 2026 <a href=" Oliveira International Violin Competition (EOIVC) officially begins Thursday at Lynn University in Boca ...

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“Sords’s affecting playing of the gorgeous melodies, soaring into the stratosphere, was a perfect match [for Bruch’s “Scottish Fantasy”]…he displayed his impressive technique and made the rousing ...

December 22, 2025, 2:22 PM · The holiday season is in full swing with fairy lights and festive decorations, music, parties and special food...But where I live, a painful anniversary looms: January 7th ...

December 18, 2025, 1:47 PM · The Philadelphia-based Curtis Institute of Music has appointed violist Teng Li to its performance faculty, beginning in the fall of 2026. Violist Teng Li. Photo by Todd ...

December 18, 2025, 2:27 PM · "Who is your best student?" One of my young violin students asked me this question recently, when going over a recital program and looking at all the pieces people were ...

December 16, 2025, 1:00 PM · 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 ...