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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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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Elliott Carter has passed away at the age of 103. Learn more about the life and death of this astonishing musical force of the 20th and 21st centuries.
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The home of iconic American composer Charles Ives is in danger. Learn more about how you can help!
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A nicely-timed comic from NPR Classical in the wake of 50 Shades of Grey and its classical soundtrack
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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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Read on for a special treat in the realm of do-it-yourself luthiery!
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A Galaxy Merger and a Guiness World Record. What does the Violin Have to do With Them? Read on to find out!
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Violin prodigy Chad Hoopes continues to rise as a star, recently featured in the news for a performance with Russian pianist Dina Vainshtein.
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Not knowing the law, not having an official letter of invitation, and not telling the situation as it is sends Hans Jensen right back to Chicago… What can we learn from this story? Read on to find out!
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Research shows that music can keep our minds healthy and strong. Learn more about how!
Honoring the Life of Janos Starker, Master Cellist
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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.
A Musical Titan’s Century: Monday’s Bow (November 13)
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Elliott Carter has passed away at the age of 103. Learn more about the life and death of this astonishing musical force of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Call to Action: for Saving Charles Ives’ House
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The home of iconic American composer Charles Ives is in danger. Learn more about how you can help!
NPR Classical’s 50 Shades of Faure
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A nicely-timed comic from NPR Classical in the wake of 50 Shades of Grey and its classical soundtrack
FOLLOW-UP: Fungus Violins and DIY Luthiery
5:00 pm
Today we have a few fascinating follow-up stories on the previously covered topics of the “biotech” violins and building violins by hand.
Make Your Own Carbon-Fiber Violin!
5:45 pm
Read on for a special treat in the realm of do-it-yourself luthiery!
Two Quirky Stories Involving a “Violin”
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A Galaxy Merger and a Guiness World Record. What does the Violin Have to do With Them? Read on to find out!
Chad Hoopes Continues to Rise as a Star
5:43 pm
Violin prodigy Chad Hoopes continues to rise as a star, recently featured in the news for a performance with Russian pianist Dina Vainshtein.
Hans Jensen Gets Deported from Canada!?
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Not knowing the law, not having an official letter of invitation, and not telling the situation as it is sends Hans Jensen right back to Chicago… What can we learn from this story? Read on to find out!
Protect Your Mind with Music!
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Research shows that music can keep our minds healthy and strong. Learn more about how! 
