Violinist Archive

Joshua Bell conducts Beethoven Symphonies No. 4 and 7 This is Joshua Bell’s first recording as Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, where he both directs and plays from the …

Another Great Performer: Violinist Julia Fischer A couple of days ago I watched Julia Fischer perform with a small chamber group. They were playing the music of Vivaldi. Often I react to this music negatively …

Violinist Vilde Frang As a violin player myself, I find it wonderful that so many violinists are emerging into the music scene. Yes, we have been fortunate to have Anne-Sophie Mutter, as well as Joshua …

A new Star! This morning, I listened carefully to a young, 28 year old Russian-trained violinist. Her name is Alina Ibragimova. And she is TERRIFIC! I have to tell you that I find myself spellbound …

Surprise Return I heard sections of a new recording by violinist Maxim Vengerov yesterday. Wow! What a surprise that was. Yes, some older recordings are occasionally played, but this turns out to be Mr. Vengerov’s …