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April 1999 After the War Musicians of the Sarajevo Philharmonic were celebrated throughout the world for their bravery under fire. As Peter Slavin reports, they face new challenges now as they struggle to rebuild their orchestra–and their lives. Reflecting on Vuillaume Patricia Kaden travels to Paris, where Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, one of the most prolific violin makers and dealers of the 19th century, has been the focus of a series of exhibits, workshops, and concerts. Master of Early Music Timothy Pfaff interviews Andrew Manze, the English violinist who has taken the early-music world by storm with his inventive interpretations and irreverent approach. DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Note Readers Write News and Notes Guarneri String Quartet violinist Arnold Steinhardt pens a memoir, Metallica joins forces with the San Francisco symphony, and Kennedy tackles the music of Jimi Hendrix. In Person The citizens of Cremona cheer for Joshua Bell, conductor Jeffrey Kahane plays the patriot, and violinists improvise in San Francisco and Montreal. Q & A How to deal with slow fingers, high shoulder rests, and imperfect pitch. Letter from Brittany Matt Wehling finds a wealth of wildly rhythmic traditional music in the Breton region of France. Shoptalk Want to experiment with new strings? Sarah Freiberg explains how different materials–from gut cores to gold windings–can affect your instrument’s sound. Classified Marketplace Advertiser Index Market Report Dealers and auction experts tell Jessamyn Reeves-Brown about the latest trends in the instrument market. Plus sheet music on the Web, Cremonese instruments on display in New York, an electric violin almost anyone can afford, and more. REVIEWS On Stage From debut recitals to visiting orchestras, Edith Eisler follows the New York season. In Print Music and the brain are linked in books that explain and inspire, according to Hollis Taylor. On Record Edith Eisler finds a wealth of new CDs that highlight the cello in favorite solos and transcriptions. Short Takes The latest offerings from Steven Isserlis and Kennedy, plus classic recordings from the 1972 fiddle contest at Weiser.
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