Happy 80th to Violinist Itzhak Perlman!
On Sunday the violin world celebrates the 80th birthday of one of its brightest stars: Itzhak Perlman! Here's our online tribute to the maestro, with special Perlman "Birthday Variation" by Bruce Dukov, performed by violinist Kevin Zhu (a former Perlman student) and more. Please add your birthday wishes, thoughts, stories, and favorite performance links!
Violist Nick Revel Makes Etudes Heroic
Why can't etudes be fun and fantastical? Nick Revel, the PUBLIQuartet violist who wrote the DragonScales play-alongs, has aimed for just that with The Hero Levels: 25 Fantasy Etudes to Slay Evil.
For the Record, Op. 348
Our weekly roundup of new recordings:
Sphinx Virtuosi's "American Mirror" with Tai Murray and Njioma Grevious
London Symphony Orchestra Leader's Roman Simovic's Ysaÿe Six Sonatas
Isabelle Faust's Bach Sonatas for Violin and Continuo
Sponsor Spotlight: Shar Music
Discover timeless craftsmanship with the Schneider & Becker Collection at Shar Music. This exclusive lineup features handcrafted violins, violas, cellos, and bows that blend traditional German artistry with modern playability—perfect for musicians seeking rich tone, responsiveness, and character in every performance.
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