VC INSIDER | “Should A Student Take a Lesson With a Prospective Teacher Before a Conservatory Audition?”
The Violin Channel recently caught up with a panel of esteemed international string pedagogues - to get the inside word on whether it's advisable...
RBP ON JSB | Rachel Barton Pine – ‘Siciliana’ from Bach’s G Minor Solo Sonata [SERIES]
In a VC exclusive video series, American violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks us through the intricacies of the ‘Siciliana’ from Bach’s Solo Violin Sonata No....
VC MASTERCLASS | Cellist Amit Peled – Saint-Saëns ‘The Swan’ [LEARN]
Israeli-American cellist and pedagogue Amit Peled works us through Saint-Saëns' iconic 'The Swan' in G Major.
Recorded in 6 camera high-definition with student Mariona Camats – as part of the iClassical...
STRINGTELLIGENCE BY THOMASTIK-INFELD | ‘Dealing with String Corrosion and Perspiration’ [NEW SERIES]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Thomastik-Infeld string manufacturer’s Director of Engineering and Technology, Mr Franz Klanner.
In part 1 of a new blog...
RBP ON JSB | Rachel Barton Pine – ‘Fugue’ from Bach’s G Minor Solo Sonata [SERIES]
In a VC exclusive video series, American violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks us through the intricacies of the ‘Fugue’ from Bach’s Solo Violin Sonata...
VC INSIGHT | Violinist Charles Castleman – ‘What Are the Hardest Things to Teach?’ [BLOG]
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, respected American violinist and pedagogue, Mr Charles Castleman shares his thoughts on what he feels are the hardest things...
WITH NICKY | Violinist Nicola Benedetti – ‘Practice with Nicky’ [ADVICE]
This, the newest installment in the ‘With Nicky’ series, Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti talks us through a typical "Practice with Nicky” session.
"Over the next...
VC MASTERCLASS | Violinist Janna Gandelman – Saint Saens ‘Rondo Capriccioso'[LEARN]
Jerusalem Symphony Concertmaster, Janna Gandelman works us through Saint-Saens' 'Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso'.
Recorded in 6 camera high-definition with student violinist Mark Karlinsky – as part...
ASK THE PROS | Violinist Midori – “Do Competitions Really Build Music Careers?” [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Cindy Loretta, from Italy was keen to know: ‘Is doing competitions really a solid way for young aspiring professionals to step...
VC INSIGHT | Baroque Violinist Amandine Beyer – ‘Pros Cons of Gut Violin Strings’ [BLOG]
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, celebrated French baroque violinist Amandine Beyer shares her thoughts on the pros and cons of performing on gut violin...
ASK THE PROS | VC Artist Augustin Hadelich – ‘Maintaining Your Practice Motivation’ [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Nathan Kahrs was keen to know: ‘How do you stay motivated when you really don't feel like practicing?'
We threw Nathan's...
VC BLOG | Danish Quartet – ‘Our Favorite Non-Traditional Venues to Perform In’ [BLOG]
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, Danish String Quartet cellist Fredrik Schøyen Sjölin shares his thoughts on the ensemble's favourite non-traditional venues to perform in...
RBP ON JSB | Rachel Barton Pine – ‘Adagio’ from Bach’s G Minor Solo Sonata [NEW SERIES]
In a new 26-part weekly VC exclusive video series, American violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks us through the intricacies of the opening movement 'Adagio' from...
VC INSIGHT | Violinist Esther Hoppe – ‘Student Dos and Dont’s for a First Lesson’ [BLOG]
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, Mozarteum University Salzburg Violin Professor Esther Hoppe shares her thoughts on what should be a student's 'dos and don't's...
VC MASTERCLASS | Cellist Amit Peled – Elgar Cello Concerto 2nd Mvt [LEARN]
Israeli-American cellist and pedagogue Amit Peled works us through the 2nd movement of Elgar's Cello Concerto in E Minor.
Recorded in 6 camera high-definition with student...
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The New York-based Ulysses String Quartet has in recent seasons firmly established themselves as one of the most promising young chamber music ensembles to emerge internationally.
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