Author Archives: Fiddlerman

PASCAGOULA, MS WLOX – They have never performed beyond the walls of their school. And they have only been playing for about six months. On Tuesday, members of the Gautier Elementary Gator Strings Class showcased their musical talents before the Pascagoula Kiwanis … Continue reading →

ROME (Reuters) – To music lovers, listening to violin and cello virtuosi play one Stradivarius or one Guarneri instrument would be a touch of heaven by itself but hearing a dozen at the same time is something to die for. … Continue reading →

Not long ago, Peter Ohring realized he had become second fiddle. “He’s much more talented than I am,” Ohring, a New Fairfield resident, said of his son, Isaac, 16, who has been playing violin since he was in third grade. … Continue reading →

Brazil furore – latest verdicts The Brazil Symphony Orchestra has been officially cleared by the labor court to ‘evaluate’ its musicians by means of re-audition, a process that has already led to several musicians being suspended or dismissed. It is … Continue reading →

BBC Philharmonic flies home after being caught up in earthquake The Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is on its way back to the UK after cancelling the last four concerts on its Japanese tour. The musicians were travelling by coach from … Continue reading →

The mystique that surrounds the violin largely can be traced to two instrument makers in 18th-century Cremona, Italy, whose towering artistry continues to haunt the music world. Violins — and, to lesser extent, violas and cellos — by Antonio Stradivari … Continue reading →

With all the hand clapping, arm waving and hollering going on Sunday night at Science Hill High School, Black Violin put on a performance with energy rarely seen during a strings concert. Combining classical training and hip hop beats, the … Continue reading →

Join the forum discussion on this postFacebook protest prompts orchestral blackout A row over re-audition procedures at the Brazil Symphony Orchestra has prompted many local musicians and overseas colleagues to black out their facebook photos in protest. The points at issue … Continue reading →

Violin making drama seeks funding Writer-director appeals for backers for new film F-HOLE A UK filmmaker has launched an appeal via campaigns website IndieGoGo for funding for his next project, a film about a reclusive young man with a passion … Continue reading →