Sarah Wallin

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More About Bowholds…

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 celebrated [...]

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Chamber Music Recital Dec. 30th

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 that [...]

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Study Determines Beethoven’s Cause of Death

“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 at the [...]

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Thought for the Day

“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

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Local Chamber Music Concerts

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