In this collection of in-depth interviews, today’s leading violinists discuss making music on one of the world’s most beloved instruments. Whether they’re child prodigies just coming onto the stage or cultural icons whose careers have had a lasting influence on generations of players, they provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating life of the classical violin soloist. How they practice, how they work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and inspires them—all this and more come to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations. Each of the interviews was conducted by a fellow musician for Strings Magazine, where both professionals and ...
In this collection of in-depth interviews, today’s leading violinists discuss making music on one of the world’s most beloved instruments. Whether they’re child prodigies just coming onto the stage or cultural icons whose careers have had a lasting influence on generations of players, they provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating life of the classical violin soloist. How they practice, how they work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves and
inspires them—all this and more come to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations. Each of the interviews was conducted by a fellow musician for Strings Magazine, where both professionals and dedicated amateurs share their passion for music.
Todd Brewster is an amateur pianist and freelance writer living in New York City.
Edith Eisler, Strings’ corresponding editor from New York, is a violinist, violist, and teacher who has performed in both Europe and North America. She is a frequent contributor to several publications and a music reviewer for Amazon.com.
Timothy Pfaff is a pianist-turned-music critic who currently lives in San Francisco. He writes regularly for Strings and London’s Financial Times, and during his many years in San Francisco he has also written frequently for the San Francisco Examiner and the Bay Area Reporter. His tastes include classical music, jazz, and a broad array of world music,
particularly that of South Asia.
Stephanie von Buchau is the San Francisco correspondent of Opera News, is a music critic for the Oakland Tribune, and has also been published in the London Times, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Esquire, Opera, Music & Musicians, Stereo Review, and Musical America. She contributes historical program notes to the Los Angeles Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the San Francisco Opera, the Houston Grand Opera, the Dallas Opera, and the Seattle Opera.
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In this collection of in-depth interviews, today’s leading violinists discuss making music on one of the world’s most beloved instruments. Whether they’re child prodigies just coming onto the stage or cultural icons whose careers have had a lasting influence on generations of players, they provide a rare glimpse into the fascinating life of the classical violin soloist. How they practice, how they work with other musicians, their performance secrets and anxieties, what moves andinspires them—all this and more come to life in this series of revealing one-on-one conversations. Each of the interviews was conducted by a fellow musician for Strings Magazine, where both professionals and ...