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Omaha siblings Winston and Giselle Schneider were inspired by a dance marathon to create a benefit for strings students.

I learned music theory through workshops at New York’s Sing Sing prison. I earned my stripes by singing for boisterous crowds ...

The program, entitled “Fish Out of Water”, included selections from composers who have dabbled in watery music: Schubert, ...

The lights are on in the shop where Adam Day and his band of violin-makers ply their craft. But if the lights weren't on? No ...

Music - Bucharest becomes the host of one of the most refined events dedicated to chamber music – Frequenza Festival. A ...

The prolific German composer Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel (1805-1847) wrote some 450 works - "but many were published under her brother's name," said <a href=" Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) ...

For orchestra, teacher Alison Pearl showcased the bass, cello, viola and violin. She explained that when deciding on an instrument to play, the hands-on experience is important because students ...

Closing the summer season on a grand note ... Dvořák's vibrant String Quintet No. 2 brings folkloric flair and lush harmonies ...

The concert featured 17 short works performed by student groups or soloists on violin or viola. Some performances were accompanied by faculty members on guitar, bass or piano. “This concert was a joy ...