Duff notes, timing errors and quirky performance choices are often the elements that underline the humanity of acoustic ...

When Daniela Chávez was 16, she and her parents watched Mariachi Los Camperos play in Mexico—and it lit a formidable fuse within her. She says it’s ironic that both of her parents are from Jalisco, ...

Here is a list of what is happening at the McDowell County Public Library in July. Adults — Spice Club: Cumin at the Marion ...

Commissioned from American composer Derrick Skye, the one-movement Deliverance was a “transcultural” string quartet, blending Persian classical melodic material with rhythmic elements from West and ...

After spending decades trying to emulate the guitar, it might have been easier just to pick one up and learn how to play ...

A booth selling authentic German cuckoo clocks stands near another offering hand-rolled Cuban cigars, while nearby, a vendor specializes exclusively in vintage fishing equipment that would make any ...

Roberto Díaz performed at the Library of Congress with the $30 million Tuscan-Medici viola, crafted by Stradivari in 1690.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-223) and index Pt.1. Characteristics common to all string instruments -- Introduction to the string instruments -- The bow -- Accessories -- Strings -- ...

The great composers of yesterday – Mozart, Mendelssohn, Dvořák – will blend with the classic composers of tomorrow– ABBA, ...

The Gratiot String Association is offering two upcoming week long classes that will encompass musicians of all ages and ...