Archive | December, 2011
Biotech Violins

FOLLOW-UP: Fungus Violins and DIY Luthiery

Image of "Biotech" Violins Today we have a few fascinating follow-up stories on the previously covered topics of the “biotech” violins and building violins by hand.
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Monday’s Bow: December 19

Daily Bow Logo This week’s Monday Daily Bow features musical stories closing out 2011 and looking towards 2012. Plus, JOIN US on Twitter TODAY as we will be Tweeting about the live stream of Mozart’s Requiem from the UK!
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Daily Bow: Classical Music Goes to the Dogs

Daily Bow Logo An animal adoption shelter is Adelaide, Australia, is hoping that classical music can help calm the homeless animals that reside there. Studies show that they might be in luck!
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UPDATE: Bradetich’s Ultimate Vision

In this update piece, we take a deeper look at the visionary efforts of editor Jeff Bradetich, as well as the many incredible contributions he has provided to us at Ovation Press and String Visions.
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Daily Bow: Portland Cello Project Pushes New Boundaries

Daily Bow Logo Forget caroling door to door. Why not attend a Holiday Showdown instead?
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Daily Bow: “Soldiers of Music” Look to the Future

Daily Bow Logo What is the measure of success in classical music these days? Is success still what it used to be? Roberto Diaz, of the Curtis Institute, has some thoughts on how the fabric of our musical lives is changing, and how we can best prepare our students to adapt with it.
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Daily Bow: Does President Obama Have Something to Learn from Yo-Yo Ma?

Daily Bow Logo Do you want to be as popular as Yo-Yo Ma? Read on to hear about the secrets President Obama tried to get out of one of this year Kennedy Center Honors!
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Make Your Own Carbon-Fiber Violin!

Carbon Fiber Violin Read on for a special treat in the realm of do-it-yourself luthiery!
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Monday’s Bow Dec. 11 (Happy Birthday to Elliot Carter!)

Daily Bow Logo Elliot Carter celebrates his 103rd birthday this year, while the legacy of Stradivarius celebrates its 301st+! Read on to learn more about the amazing composer who just keeps composing and the amazing instruments emerging to fill the gap of the legendary violin-maker.
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Hare and Tortoise: Who wins the race to injury?

Hare and Tortoise Musicians’ Health expert Brianna Richardson explores the influence of tempo on provoking performance injuries.
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