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The article presents a reprint of the article "Davidoff's Heirs," which appeared in the July 1990 issue of the publication. It discusses traditions of stringed instrument instruction in Russia, focusing particularly on violin and cello methods. It presents techniques that can be traced back to the conservatory teachings of musicians Anton Rubenstein, Nicholai Rubenstein, and Carl Davidoff. It also discusses the strengths of Russian string players in light of these traditions.

Features the Moscow State Conservatory in Russia. Description of the school campus; Discussion on the music teaching curricula of the Moscow Conservatory for students; Information on the federal aid for the school. INSET: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

Reports on the funds needed for the restoration of the Moscow Conservatory in Russia. Information on the structural problems of the building; Details of the support being provided by the Friends of the Moscow Conservatory organization.

Focuses on the State Conservatory music school in Moscow, Russia. Discussion on the salary of teachers at the school; Information on teaching the visually impaired string players.

Profiles German violinist Nicolas Koeckert. Family background of Koeckert; Influence of the Russian schools that Koeckert attended on his musical style; Concerts of Koeckert scheduled for 2004.