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Michael Hill Violin Competition Round 2

The Michael Hill Violin Competition, the most prestigious New Zealand violin competition, started its second round on Sunday, June 5. Check out the report on the ground from Miranda Adams, the associate concertmaster of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, to learn what is happening across the world!
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Michael Hill Violin Competition Round 1 Videos

Check out video coverage of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, courtesy of AucklandYou – an online video archive for Auckland Film makers and appreciators.
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Daily Bow: Taking Her Center Stage

Daily Bow: Taking Her Center Stage

Daily Bow Logo Alisa Weilerstein is center stage in her career. Continue reading to learn more about this amazing cellist and her accomplishments!
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Michael Hill Violin Competition, Opening Day

The Michael Hill International Violin Competition in New Zealand has started! Follow the event with us at String Visions!
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Daily Bow: A Musical Mission

Daily Bow: A Musical Mission

Daily Bow Logo Roxanna Panufnik is an outstanding international composer who is harnessing the power of classical music as a tool for communication to break stereotypes and bridge divides. Read on to learn more about this musician on a mission!
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Daily Bow: Joshua Bell Announced as New Music Director

Daily Bow: Joshua Bell Announced as New Music Director

Daily Bow Logo Joshua Bell is one of the most recognized and sought-after violinists in the world today. And his professional career is just taking off for new horizons. Read on!
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Monday’s Bow (May 30)

Monday’s Bow (May 30)

Daily Bow Logo Did you know that the speed of sound has healing properties? Have you heard the most recent news from the New World and Detroit Symphonies? How about the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra? Who racked up a DOUBLE WIN at the Fischoff National Chamber Competition? Check out exciting, interesting and humorous stories brought to you on […]
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Daily Bow: Are Tiger Children Better Musicians?

Daily Bow: Are Tiger Children Better Musicians?

Daily Bow Logo In this Friday’s Daily Bow, we look at the “Tiger Mother” approach to parenting. Do you think it is an effective way of developing young musicians.
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Daily Bow: Honoring Mahler the Right Way

Daily Bow: Honoring Mahler the Right Way

Daily Bow Logo Lorin Maazel – conductor, violinist, and composer – is showing his appreciation and respect for Gustav Mahler’s work in perhaps the most complete way possible.
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Daily Bow: Can Classical Music Save the World?

Daily Bow: Can Classical Music Save the World?

Daily Bow Logo The Atlantic recently ran a great article on how classical music can be (and has been) a powerful transformative force in society.
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