More About Bowholds…

Filed in Student Reminders, Technique, Violin on December 31, 2005 at 12:35 pm

So what’s up with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki‘s “panda thumb” or “thumb power”? How does it work with the bowhold to provide “for better tone and articulation of bowstrokes” [Miranda]? I came across Miranda’s BC Suzuki Homepage not too long ago, and, among the many interesting tips and articles pertaining to Suzuki methodology, I found this [...]

Chamber Music Recital Dec. 30th

Filed in Performance, Student Reminders on December 26, 2005 at 12:00 am

Don’t miss Chamber Music Institute of Southern California’s first winter-time recital! Yes, with three consecutive two-and-a-half hour rehearsals, my string quartet will be diving into a “crash course” of W.A. Mozart‘s String Quartet in G, K. 387 – all four movements! It should be a lot of fun, and a chance to indulge in all [...]

Study Determines Beethoven’s Cause of Death

Filed in History, Strange Findings on December 20, 2005 at 5:12 pm

“By focusing the most powerful X-ray beam in the Western Hemisphere on six of Ludwig van Beethoven‘s hairs and a few pieces of his skull, scientists have gathered what they say is conclusive evidence that the famous composer died of lead poisoning.” – Rick Weiss, Washington Post According to this fascinating article, a study done [...]

Thought for the Day

Filed in Humor, Inspiration, Thought for the Day on December 19, 2005 at 12:59 pm

“The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.” – Virgil Thompson

Local Chamber Music Concerts

Filed in Performance, Student Reminders on December 16, 2005 at 1:13 am

Here are some upcoming chamber music concerts you might enjoy! DILIJAN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES HOLIDAY CONCERT MAGNUS MÃ…RTENSSON piano/violin MATTHEW ARDIZZONE guitar MOVSES POGOSSIAN violin PATRICK MULLIN narrator Sunday, December 18, 2005 – 3:00PM Zipper Concert Hall Colburn School of Performing Arts 200 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles CA [DownTownLA] For directions, click: http://www.zipperhall.org/map.html