No. 190, February 2011

No. 190, February 2011The Man, the Myth, the Musician on the Move At 28, Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts has crafted a career rich with possibilities By Inge Kjemtrup Rising Stars Embrace a Classic Young classical lions of the cello roar for Dvorak's famed concerto By Laurence Vittes Plugging In Is a Great Way to Boost Your Sonic Palette 7 things to consider when buying your first electric violin, viola, cello, or upright bass By Blaise Kielar But How Do I Play the Danged

and helpfully illustrated by b&w photos and drawings

and tips for choosing appropriate styles for you

and theories are examined in ‘Cello Practice

Heimberg's Handy Hints: Tips and Tricks of the Trade - Comfort in playing

A Class Act

Jane Austen novels

How to Select the Best Strings for Your Particular Needs Finding the right strings starts with figuring out what you want to hear By David Folland

What to look for

Understanding the Role of the Bridge

Experiment: Open Up Possibilities with New Strings

educators to impresarios

Violinist Quinton Morris produces short film on virtuoso Joseph Bologne 20 First Person An impromptu performance in a chapel channels anguish of past and present