Search

The violin playing of Théotime de Swarte is always in tune, lively, and filled with some delightful nuances, while the lute continuo of Thomas Dunford is much more of an equal partner, which makes these works seem more integrated than the usual sonatas. Complete technical masters of their Baroque instruments, de Swarte and Dunford have the sorrow and melancholy down, but too much wispy wistfulness makes for a rather dull meal. His crime was apparently plagiarizing the sonatas of other violinists in his own set of works for the violin, but here his E-Minor Sonata seems to be genuine. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on English fiddle music. It examines the history of English melodies and describes the difference between a melody and a tune. Bowing patterns of English fiddle music are described and the violin folk music player Dave Swarbrick is discussed. Other violinists mentioned in the article include Barry Dransfield, Eliza Carthy, and Nic Jones. The fact that English fiddle music has largely been influenced by other music styles, such as Scottish and Swedish, is explored.

The article discusses the decision of British musician Patsy Reid to leave the Scottish band Breabach in June 2011. It mentions that she did not want to miss the opportunity to enhance her skills in playing music instruments which she learned from the Cecil Sharp Project that was held in England. According to the author, Reid learned how to play classical music using a violin at the Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland.

The article features English composer Rebecca Clarke, and offers information about her work, "Dumka: Duo Concertante," for violin and viola, with piano. The term dumka originates from an Ukrainian word that describes an epic ballad of thoughtful or melancholic character. It was transformed into a musical term in the late 1800s to refer to music that fluctuates dramatically from gloom to exuberance. The genre is said to reflect the duality of the life of Clarke, who was extremely talented but was insecure about her worth as a musician.

Highlights the 2005 London Festival in England. Programme led Thomas Zehetmair that spanned the history of the violin tradition from Baroque to neo-Classical styles; Violin concerto by Viktoria Mullova; G major Concerto by Christian Tetzlaff.

Reviews a number of violin concerts performed at London, England during the 1997 spring season.

The author reflects on her experience in practicing the music piece "Violin Sonata op.18" in preparation for a concert in Wigmore Hall in London, England on December 2, 2013. She shares her strategy in practicing the piece by trilling various combinations of fingers until they will feel warm, powerful, and relaxed. The author also shares the challenges she encountered in mastering the piece and strategy of overcoming them.

The article focuses on the feature of the compositions of Korean composer Unsuk Chin at the Total Immersion day at the London Sinfonietta concert in England in April 2011. Chin was born in Seoul, South Korean in 1961 and is now based in Berlin, Germany. She won the prestigious Grawemeyer Award for her violin concerto in 2004.

The article presents a new story from the journal's 1910 issue which talked about the performances of three violinists in London, England. It was reported that the production of the violin concerto of Edward Elgar received great enthusiasm. The performance of a Johann Sebastian Bach-unaccompanied violoncello suite by Pablo Casals was the feature of the opening concert of the London Symphony Orchestra. It was claimed that M. Ysaye could play the virtuoso type of music.

The article announces the premiere of American composer Aaron Jay Kernis' musical work for violin by the Canadian violinist James Ehnes in London, England, on July 23, 2007. Comments are given by Ehnes, describing the composer's aesthetic goals, his interpretation of the piece, and his previous performances of works by Kernis.

The article focuses on the concerto for violin and orchestra composed by professional guitarist Paul Coles. The concerto is melodic and sometimes romantic according to Cole. The rhythmical structure of the concerto is described. The concerto will be performed by violinist Jenni Curiel and the Orchestra of St. Adhelm's Church under conductor Kevin Smith in Bournemouth, England.

Reports that violinist Anna-Liisa Bezrodny was awarded the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's Gold Medal in a public final at the Barbican in London, England on May 15, 2006. Educational background of Bezrodny; Violin concerto performed by Bezrodny for the competition; Former winners of the Gold Medal award.

Focuses on the use of Sonic Teenager Deterrent, a black box which sounds like a badly played violin, by police officers and public transport firms as a solution to the growing loitering youth problem in England. Difference between the impact of the apparatus on adults and on youth.

Reports on the controversy surrounding the future of the cancelled Genius of the Violin festival in London, England, as of March 2006. Reason for the cancellation of the festival; Highlights of the 2006 event; Factors affecting the future of the festival.

Reviews the concert performance "Violin Concerto," by Thomas Adès, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England on September 6, 2005.

Reports on the opening of classical music club This Isn't For You in London, England in winter 2005. Involvement of artist manager Matt Fretton in the establishment of the club; Information on violin music programmed for the opening night; Comments of Fretton on the club.

Presents updates on violin music as of April 2005. Information on a music recording by violinist Joshua Bell; Reason for the transfer of the Takács Quartet from the recording company Decca to Hyperion; Launch of a music label by the Wigmore Hall in London, England.

Reports that Clio Gould will premiere a violin concerto by Ben Foskett in London, England with the London Sinfonietta. Cooperation between Gould and Foskett in preparation for the concert.

Reviews the violin music performance by the Aviv Quartet in London, England on December 8, 2002.

Reviews the recitals of the Smith Quartet, violonists Daniel Hope and Leila Josefowicz at Barbican in London, England on January 19 and 20, 2002.

Reviews the recital of cello player Richard Harwood and violinist Sara Trickey at Purcell Room in London, England on January 8 and 10, 2002.

Reviews the recital of violonists Ivry Gitlis, Pekka Kuusisto and other stringed instrument players at Wigmore Hall in London, England on January 16 and 23, 2002.

Reviews two violin music recordings performed by Maria Bachmann and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. `Violin Concerto in D Minor,' by Beethoven; `Violin Concerto in E Minor,' by Mendelssohn.

Reviews the violin and orchestra performance of Nigel Kennedy, Katherine Gowers and the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Shuntaro Sato at the Barbican Hall in London, England.

Reviews the violin music performance of the Auer Quartet at Wigmore Hall in London, England.

Reviews the violin music performance of the Ensemble Sonnerie music performer in London, England.

Reviews a July 12, 1995 concert featuring violinist Jagdish Mistry at Saint John's, Smith Square, London. Backing orchestra; Conductor.

Reviews an August 29, 1995 concert featuring violinist Gidon Kremer which took place at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Backing orchestra; Conductor.