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Jorja Fleezanis

Interview with Jorja Fleezanis, Part 2

In this second part of our interview with acclaimed violinist and editor Jorja Fleezanis, we discuss the future of classical music and symphony orchestras, as well as her recently-published edition of the violin part for Don Juan by Richard Strauss.
Jorja Fleezanis

Interview with Jorja Fleezanis, Part 1

Hans Jensen interviews Ovation Press editor Jorja Fleezanis, former concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1989 to 2009 and the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster in a major orchestra!
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Score Spotlight: March & April 2013

A recap of Ovation Press scores published in the month of March and April 2013: including the Schumann Romanze, Chopin Etude in E-flat minor, and four chorales from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods
Remembering Janos Starker

Honoring the Life of Janos Starker, Master Cellist

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Janos Starker: one of the world’s greatest cellists, an unsurpassed teacher, and one of the legendary musical figures of our time.
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A Musicians’ Retreat…

The Zodiac Music Academy and Festival aims to draw talented music students from all over the world to the south of France
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Interview with Gerhard Roither

Ovation Press editor Gerhard Roither joins us to talk about his world-class arrangements for cello ensemble
Bach to the Future

Bach to the Future: Bringing Baroque Music to Life

As a follow-up to our article on Carter Brey’s performance of the Bach Cello Suites, we take a more detailed look at the unique cellos by luthier James McKean used in the performances
What Classical Music Lacks

What Classical Musicians’ Lack, Part 3

In the final article of our series, we look at several less-discussed aspects of the conversation on challenges facing musicians entering their professional field
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Brey and McKean Bring Baroque Bach to Audiences

For the first time in his career, NY Philharmonic Principal Cellist and Ovation Press editor Carter Brey will perform the complete Bach Cello Suites. Learn more about the concert and the Baroque-style instrumental setup he will play with!
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Interview with Stephen Geber, Part 2

Stephen Geber shares his thoughts on different aspects of playing in orchestral music as a career, including bowings and the interaction among different members of orchestras
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Interview with Stephen Geber, Part 1

Cellist Stephen Geber sits down with Ovation Press for an exclusive interview in which he shares his personal experiences in developing a career in music
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Practice Retreat (CMW Fellows Series February 2013)

CMW fellow Annalisa Boerner writes about the importance of the “Practice Retreat”