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November/December 1999 Gil Shaham With talent and personality, this soloist has made a name for himself as one of the favorites of his generation. He tells Edith Eisler how he manages a busy international career. The Crowden School Lily O’Brien investigates a unique institution in Berkeley, California, that makes chamber music the foundation of its educational program. The Language of Strings Prizewinning composer Libby Larsen tells Susan M. Barbieri about her passion for stringed instruments. DEPARTMENTS Contributors Editor’s Note Readers Write News and Notes Violinist Eugene Fodor comes to California, Yo-Yo Ma dons rabbit ears, Wagner’s Ring goes interactive, and more. In Person Violas rule in San Francisco and Ontario, and cellists strike out in new directions in Connecticut. Q & A Answers to your questions about heat damage to instruments, buying a bow, studying conducting, and more. Letter from Ottawa Robert Moon gets immersed in chamber music at Canada’s Strings of the Future Festival. Practical Musician Ever toyed with the idea of launching your own chamber-music series? Edgar Bottler says it’s easy, and shows you how. Play It! Composer George Benjamin tells Timothy Pfaff about his piece Viola, Viola, fresh from its U.S. premiere. Market Report Violin shops stage a traveling exhibition of instruments from Cremona. Plus auction listings, a rating of on-line CD sellers, a violin that’s a puzzle, and more. Advertiser Index Encore The del Gesù "Cannon" violin. REVIEWS On Stage Edith Eisler reports on New York’s summer concerts. In Print Jeffrey Solow lists the vital works and best editions of the standard cello repertoire. On Record Darol Anger finds cutting-edge CDs from the new generation in jazz and other genres. Short Takes Top bassist Missy Raines’ new album, a compendium for chamber-music lovers, and more. Cover: Violinist Gil Shaham. Photo by Steve J. Sherman.
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