Archive | March, 2012
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Daily Bow: Musical Dreams in Afghanistan

Daily Bow Logo Ahmad Sarmast, director of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music, has big dreams for his students, his art, and his country.
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Celebrate the Piatigorsky Festival with Ovation Press Scores from Pitatigorsky!

In honor of the beginning of the 2012 Piatigorsky International Cello Festival, check out our two featured scores from Piatigorsky while they are hot off the press!
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Daily Bow: Zuckerman Departing from National Arts Centre Orchestra

The famed violinist and conductor will be leaving Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra in three years. Read on to learn more!
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Daily Bow: Spider Silk Strings

Daily Bow Logo Japanese scientist Shigeyoshi Osaki has created a set of violin strings using spider silk, and prototypes are looking (and sounding) good!
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Daily Bow: Finding the Joy of Music Late in Life

Daily Bow Logo Have you ever wanted to pick up a string instrument but never found the time to start? Read on to learn about adult beginners who are filling their golden years with music!
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Music’s Personal Touch (Monday’s Bow March 5)

Sometimes, the most beautiful examples of music are the subtle, personal, and less-publicized ones.
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Rejoice All Ye Cello Ensembles!

Photo of Row of Cellos Check out exciting new scores for beautiful, yet rarely heard, cello ensembles from Ovation Press editor Stephen Watkins.
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Daily Bow: Classical Music as a Moving Target

Daily Bow Logo The classical music scene is no longer one populated by the joked-about dead white men. It’s alive, kicking, and moving in new directions, and the UK’s Reverb Festival is helping to provide a map and a trail.
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Daily Bow: EMI and Juilliard Students Partner in New Recording Project

Daily Bow Logo The famous recording company and the world renowned conservatory have joined forces to start a new student recording initiative. Read on to learn more!
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