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April 2000 Vadim Repin Edith Eisler interviews this dazzling young player from Siberia, tracing his path from childhood accordion lessons to violin engagements around the world. Out of the Box Mike Kang plays violin and mandolin with String Cheese Incident, a popular new group that throws away the dividing lines between genres. Kang tells Darol Anger how he made the transition from high-school orchestra to touring with a band. No Fear Ken Smith talks to sports trainer Don Greene, who teaches musicians to handle nightmare auditions, learn from the criticisms of colleagues, and analyze their own weak spots. DEPARTMENTS Contributors Editor’s Note Readers Write News and Notes The chamber group Sarasa seeks out unusual audiences, Nelson Mandela picks up a baton, and more. In Person A rare Beethoven quartet finds a home, Yo-Yo Ma copes with success, and more. Q & A Answers to your questions about mysterious labels and injured fingers. Letter from Backstage Tom Heimberg sneaks backstage during the last West Coast performance of the original Fab Four of string quartets. Play It! Composer Mark Fish explains the genesis of Womanwork, his piece for violin and piano. With music to play. Shoptalk James N. McKean explains the purpose of purfling. Advertiser Index Market Report Mary VanClay rounds up the instrument sales of 1999. Plus a host of new instruments from Zeta, the sad loss of two luthiers, and auction results. Encore Juliana Farha takes a walk through Toronto’s enchanting Music Garden. REVIEWS On Record Musicians Edgar Meyer, Joshua Bell, Mike Marshall, and Sam Bush tell Stephanie P. Ledgin about their recent collaboration, Short Trip Home. On Stage Edith Eisler sums up the state of the stage during New York’s winter season. Short Takes Recordings by Yo-Yo Ma and 3 Legged Torso, and more. Cover: Violinist Vadim Repin. Photo by Rory Earnshaw.
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