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Interview with Bernard Zaslav

In an exclusive interview with acclaimed violinist, violist, and editor Bernard Zaslav, we learn more about the inspiration for his memoirs, his thoughts on the changing music world, and his work in arranging and transcribing music for the violin and viola
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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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Jorja Fleezanis

Interview with Jorja Fleezanis, Part 1

Jorja Fleezanis Hans Jensen interviews Ovation Press editor Jorja Fleezanis, former concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1989 to 2009 and the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster in a major orchestra!
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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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