The Man, the Myth, the Musician on the Move At 28, Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts has crafted a career rich with possibilities By Inge KjemtrupRising Stars Embrace a Classic Young classical lions of the cello roar for Dvorak's famed concerto By Laurence VittesPlugging 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 KielarBut How Do I Play the Danged Thing!? 5 electric-violin bowing tips for the newly plugged in By Gregory WalkerFor Plugged-in Cellists, It's All About Controlling FeedbackUse your amplification gear to squelch wolf tones By Zoe Keating News & Notes Fiddler Michael Cleveland is flush in bluegrass awards, new Juilliard Quartet first violinist chosen, Sebastian Ruth and Community MusicWorks honored, Vadim Gluzman creates new chamber-music festival, and 5 minutes with . . . David Coucheron, plus News Briefs By Rory WilliamsCenter StageBela R. Balogh Is Redefining the Meaning of Serious Music Freewheeling maestro behind 3 Leg Torso is part Gypsy, part classical, and all creative By Christopher RobertsLetter FromDreamscape: A Fiddler Is Seduced by the Ancient Arts Life is just a dream in Varanasi, India—the City of Music Strings 1016 Simple Ways to Improve Your Viola Tone Production Learn to break it down and boost your sound By Heather K. ScottPlay It!A Challenging Primer: Learn to Play a Lanzetti Cello Sonata An early duo that set the pace for the instrument's melodic capabilities By Sarah FreibergPlay a Scottish Air for String Orchestra 'Lamentation for James Moray of Abercarney' by Niel Gow By Renata BrattMaster ClassSavoring a Powerful Trio of Brahms' Most Lyrical Works Three introspective violin sonatas that range from calm to intense By Edith EislerTeaching StringsHappy Parent, Happy Student—Happy String Teacher 5 ways to get mom or dad more involved in music lessons By Danielle GomezPractical MusicianHow to Prevent or Even Cure a Violin Hickey Blemish seen as a mark of valor by some string players, but it can be the result of health problems By Christopher RobertsOn My Music StandA Neglected Bartok Concerto That Demands More Attention James Ehnes considers Bartok's Violin Concerto No. 1 a masterpiece in its own right By James EhnesStrings Trade Filmmaker goes in search of the 'Messiah' Strad, auction highlights, and 2010 VSA Competition results, plus Bench Marks By David TempletonYour InstrumentHow to Select the Best Strings for Your Particular Needs Finding the right strings starts with figuring out what you want to hear By David FollandNew Products CodaBow Joule extended-range bows for viola and cello; the Xtensor exercise device; Passione bass strings, the Soul Locator soundpost scale; and the Lucchi Sound software program In Print David Philip Hefti's Poem Lunaire for viola and piano; Henle edition of Schumann's Five Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102; Barbara Barber's Fingerboard Geography for Viola, Vol. 1; William Alwyn's Ballade for viola and piano; Time Pieces for double bass, Vol. 1 and 2, arranged by Rodney Slatford; and Hymns for Contemporary Worship for two violins and piano, arranged by Catherine McMichael On Record Gidon Kremer's Hymns and Prayers and De Profundis; NCCO and Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg's New Century Chamber Orchestra Live!; Dave Eggar's Kingston Morning; Cuarteto Casals' Metamorphosis; and discs from Nate Grower; Laura Cortese, Natalie Haas, Brittany Haas, and Hanneke Cassel; Jocelyn Pettit; and Arvel Bird By Greg CahillMiscellanyMaking a Splash for Charity Musequality ramping up for World Busk Week 2011
