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For a Dose of Classical Creativity… Bang on a Can!

Learn more about the groundbreaking 2013 “Bang on a Can” festival and the innovative music created from it
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Celebrate 4th of July with Sousa’s Liberty Bell

Besides fireworks, there is perhaps no more iconic representation of American independence than the Liberty Bell. We invite you to celebrate this year’s 4th of July holiday weekend with editor Stephen Watkins’ fantastic cello ensemble arrangement of John Philip Sousa’s Liberty Bell.
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Interview with Jorja Fleezanis, Part 2

Jorja Fleezanis 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.
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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
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Remembering Janos Starker

Honoring the Life of Janos Starker, Master Cellist

Remembering Janos Starker 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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Zodiac Trio

A Musicians’ Retreat…

Zodiac Trio 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
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Bach to the Future

Bach to the Future: Bringing Baroque Music to Life

Bach to the Future 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
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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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