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Omaha siblings Winston and Giselle Schneider were inspired by a dance marathon to create a benefit for strings students.
The lights are on in the shop where Adam Day and his band of violin-makers ply their craft. But if the lights weren't on? No ...
The cello, otherwise known as a violoncello, is a bowed instrument with four strings. It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well ...
As I read “Cello,” I was reminded of the workings of a string quartet. Typically, the first violin has the melody; the viola and the second violin handle the understated inner parts ...
What is a conductor? What music does the orchestra play? The string family includes the violin, viola, cello and double bass. These instruments are all played the same way, by bowing across the ...
‘Strings Untwined’ concert is set for church in Uphams Corner on April 27 A trio of string players will perform in concert at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Dorchester’s Uphams Corner neighborhood on ...
In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable ...
between the violin (which is tuned a perfect fifth above it) and the cello (which is tuned an octave below it). History The viola dates from around the same time as the violin, its smaller brother, in ...