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July 2000
Gypsy Journey When violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg met up with guitarists Sérgio and Odair Assad, a great collaboration was born. John Lehmann-Haupt talks to them about their current tour and new recording of Gypsy music. Engaging Bion Tsang Winning prestigious awards doesn’t lead automatically to fame and fortune, as cellist Bion Tsang found out. He tells Edith Eisler how he’s worked—and networked—to develop his solo career. Perlmans’ Protégés Julia Zaustinsky talks to Itzhak and Toby Perlman, whose dream of a summer camp for young string players has blossomed into one of today’s finest mentoring programs for budding professionals. DEPARTMENTS Contributors Editor’s Note Readers Write A 100th birthday for the People’s Symphony Concerts in New York, trouble for quartets, a new workshop for improvising string players, and more. Q & A Answers to your questions about coping with airlines’ baggage rules, matching cello strings, and more. Practical Musician Sarah Freiberg discusses the pros and cons of playing from memory. Shoptalk Samuel Zygmuntowicz shows that the once-hidden secrets of varnish are finally being shared. Advertiser Index Market Report Looking for a good bow that’s also a good value? Dealers across the country tell Mary VanClay the makers to seek. Also, accompaniments for Baroque players, lutherie events in Italy, and the skinny on the March auctions. Encore Itzhak Perlman has a history of helping the next generation, as a 1986 photo reveals. REVIEWS On Record Russell Platt listens to string quartets playing Shostakovich, Schubert, and more. In Print Music for three cellos delights Sarah Freiberg. On Stage Edith Eisler listens to the latest in New York’s concert halls. Cover: Violinist Leila Josefowicz. Photo by Suzie Maeder.
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