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JANUARY
2005
Issue
125
 Rising
Star
Virtuoso violinist Hilary Hahn talks to James Reel
about her new recording of The Lark Ascending.
Soul
Survivor
From privilege
to prison, from classical music to the outer limits of jazz, violinist
Christian Howes is helping others plug in to the learning experience.
David Templeton reports.
Eight
is Enough
Paul Hormick
finds that the Hutchins Consort makes music with a unique set of
stringed instruments.
FOCUS
ON RECORDING ARTS
Staying Alive
The Borromeo Quartet
applies a high-tech DIY approach to quality chamber recordings.
James Reel reports.
Make
the Music Go Boom!
New multichannel formats bring audiophile-quality sound to the masses.
By James Reel
5
x 5
Five Strings reviewers
each offer five outstanding recordings from 2004.
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DEPARTMENTS
News & Notes
Composer
Wayne Horvitz pens a chamber orchestra ode to labor activist Joe Hill,
Maxim Vengerov gears up for the ultimate road trip, Maestra Marin Alsop
goes crazy for Brahms, plus Bench Marks.
Encore
David Templeton
finds fiddle phenom Jeremy Kittel in fine form.
MUSIC
& MUSICIANS
Practical
Musician
The
easy steps to better intonation. By Rebecca Cole.
Play
It!
Jascha Heifetz meets Americana composer Stephen Foster. By Sherry Kloss.
With music to play.
Master
Class
Learn the art of triple fiddling. By Jim Wood. With music to play.
Letter
from Fort Atkinson
L. David Godbey tracks the Lewis & Clark expedition's fabled
fiddler, Pierre Cruzette.
REVIEWS
In
Print
A new string method
series that teachers should appreciate, and more.
WORKBENCH
Your Instrument
Gig bags and case
covers. By Heather K. Scott.
Auction Highlights
The fall sales.
By Heather K. Scott.
New Products
Heather K. Scott
spotlights a Bass Bus and a fine micro tuner.
Cover:
Hilary Hahn. Photographer: Kasskara/courtesy of Deutsche Grrammophon
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