VC INTERVIEW | Artistic Director Janet Sung of the Meadowmount School of Music
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Janet Sung, who was recently appointed Artistic Director of the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music.
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VC INTERVIEW | Sphinx Organization President and Artistic Director Afa S. Dworkin
In preparation for the Sphinx Competition Finals and SphinxConnect Conference next week, The Violin Channel caught up with Sphinx Organization President and Artistic Director,...
ARTS ENGINES | Aaron Dworkin — With Artistic Director Michele Fowlin
This up-close conversation talks about the role of a gospel choir in an arts presenter.
Produced in partnership with the Detroit Public Television, Ovation TV,...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist & Teacher Josef Gingold Died in 1995
Russian-American violinist and pedagogue Josef Gingold died on this day in 1995, aged 85.
A student of Eugene Ysaye, he is remembered as one of...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday, Mischa Maisky!!
Today is Soviet-born Israeli cellist Mischa Maisky’s 74th birthday.
Maisky has the honor of being the only cellist to have studied with both Piatigorsky and...
VC INTERVIEW | Sean Lee Discusses Performing Schumann's Arrangement of Paganini's 24 Caprices
The Violin Channel recently discussed the project with violinist Sean Lee.
Your interest in Paganini’s music is very inspiring. You created an educational YouTube series,...
ON THIS DAY | Composer Max Bruch Was Born in 1838
Bruch wrote his first composition, a song for his mother's birthday, at the age of nine. From that moment, his career and passion for...
ON THIS DAY | German Violinist & Composer Rodolphe Kreutzer Died in 1831
German violinist and composer Rodolphe Kreutzer died on this day in 1831, aged 65.
A student of Anton Stamitz, Kreutzer is remembered as one of...
ON THIS DAY | British Viola Virtuoso Lionel Tertis was Born in 1876
British viola virtuoso was born on this day in 1876.
A violinist studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Lionel Tertis's teacher had...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist Nathan Milstein Died in 1992
Soviet-born American violin virtuoso Nathan Milstein died on this day in 1992, aged 88.
Praised for his interpretations of J.S. Bach's unaccompanied violin sonatas and...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday, VC Artist Timothy Chooi!
Today is violinist, VC Artist Timothy Chooi’s 28th birthday!
Praised for his "powerful and finely nuanced interpretations, sumptuous sonorities, and a compelling stage presence," Philadelphia-native...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday, Violinist Zakhar Bron!
Today is Russian violin pedagogue, Zakhar Bron’s 74th birthday!
Bron began his violin studies at Stolyarksy School in Odessa. He continued at the Gnessin Music...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist Ida Haendel was Born in 1928
A recognized child prodigy, Polish-British-Canadian violinist Ida Haendel competed against towering virtuosos David Oistrakh and Ginette Neveu. She was awarded 7th prize in the...
VC INTERVIEW | Isaac Sammis on CodaBow's Carbon Fiber Bows
CodaBow presents a wide range of bows for different playing levels. The Violin Channel recently caught up with Isaac Sammis, Senior Sales and Marketing...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist Vasco Abadjiev Died in 1978
Bulgarian violin virtuoso Vasco Abadjiev sadly died on this day in 1978, aged 52.
Recognized as a child prodigy at the age of six, he...
