January 2001, Issue 91

  

Jian Wang: An Extraordinary Journey Andrew Palmer finds out how cellist Jian Wang, after appearing in Isaac Stern's film From Mao to Mozart, broke loose from the Chinese system to make his own way in the West. Click here to read the story.

Michelle Makarski: The Road Less Traveled Violinist Michelle Makarski tells Edith Eisler how her pioneering spirit has led her to perform and record a unique repertoire of newly commissioned works, improvised Baroque music, and jazz.

Merging Traditions: Folk Fiddling Takes Root at a Swedish Conservatory Susan Thompson visits a Swedish conservatory where folk musicians get serious—with their own department, teaching staff, and degrees in performance and teaching.

DEPARTMENTS

News and Notes Click here for the latest news. Learn about the new tests revealing Beethoven's true cause of death, music in education programs, and the unusual collaboration between NASA and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Find out why South Central Los Angeles is an unexpected hotbed of violin instruction. Read this inspiring story on-line.

Q & A Answers to your questions about a cello with no label, instruments as baggage, and more.

Letter from Baltimore Sarah Freiberg goes to the World Cello Congress III and discovers "cello heaven."

Practical Musician Looking to make a little money while travelling, or just play before a ready audience? Heidi Montgomery reveals the ins and outs of street performance. Read the story on-line.

Play It! Andrew Palmer talks with composer Edward Gregson about the evolution of his newly premiered Violin Concerto. With music to play.

Classified Market Place Check out our classified ads on-line by clicking here.

Market Report Steven Welp looks into the tantalizing mysteries of instrument loans. Plus the news from Cremona's Triennale, hypo-allergenic violin accessories, and more. Click here to get the market news. Read the latest instrument auction news and results.

Encore A century-old statue of famed Norwegian violinist Ole Bull gets a facelift.

REVIEWS

On Record Benjamin Ivry explores the work of an array of composers who share an anniversary in 2001. Read the review essay on-line.

In Print Looking for new arrangements for student groups? Teacher Nancy Coade road-tests the latest.

On Stage Edith Eisler attends the season-opening concerts in New York.

Short Takes Sample CDs and books that push beyond the standard repertoire.

Cover: Violinist Jian Wang; photo by Tania Mara

 


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