hank Archive

violinist Hilary Hahn took her first lesson at the age of three. Using the Suzuki method until age five, she then undertook violin training with Klara Berkovich in Baltimore for the next five years. Her …

Music has been part of my life as a performer, violinist, and a member of several orchestras for many years. As such, I have srong opinions on some musical topics. One such opinion: My sense …

Astor Piazzola was born In 1921 and he died in 1992. Piazzola was instrumental in the renaissance of the tango after World War II. Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, he moved to New York’s …

The violin music by Johannes Brahms was part of my childhood because my father was an amateur violinist. Then as a young adult I played the three Brahms violin sonatas myself. Time passed and yesterday …

Daniel Barenboim was born in Buenos Aires in 1942. He received his first piano lessons at age five and was first taught by his mother. Later, he studied under his father, who would remain his …