Siren Song: Composer Nathan Davis Reveals the Bowed Psaltery and All Its Many Possibilities
This story was written by Megan Westberg for the January-February 2024 issue of Strings magazine and is read by the author. The first thing you have to understand about the bowed psaltery is that it ...
27 Feb 202411min
Maddie Denton Honors Her Family’s Unique Fiddling Heritage
This story was written by Maddie Denton for the November-December 2023 issue of Strings magazine and is read by the author. "I’m excited about this tune because I think it’s danceable, which is ultim...
17 Dec 20236min
Bach and Forth: Cellist Jan Vogler Plans a Collaborative Concert with Poet Amanda Gorman
This story was written by Megan Westberg and is read by the author. “I was, of course, like many people, struck by her eloquence, her incredible aura, and also by her poem,” says Vogler. “I started...
13 Dec 202310min
Alexander Hersh’s ‘Absinthe’ Project Raises a Glass to the Verdant Spirit
This story was written by Megan Westberg for the November-December 2023 issue of Strings magazine and is read by the author. From music to video production to marketing to merchandising, the Absinth...
8 Dec 202315min
The Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective Takes a Flexible Approach
This story was written by Megan Westberg for the November-December 2023 issue of Strings magazine and is read by the author. Through its repertoire choices and general performing ethos, the Kaleidosc...
1 Dec 202315min
The Becker Violin Making Dynasty Found Its Inspiration in the Woods
This story was written by Cliff Hall for the November-December 2023 issue of Strings magazine and is read by Megan Westberg, Editor. Way up in the Northwoods of Wisconsin on the shores of Pickerel La...
22 Nov 202313min
A Look Inside November-December 2023
Editor Megan Westberg shares highlights from the latest issue of Strings magazine and gives a behind-the-scenes look at how and why we started this Strings Stories project. Get your copy of the Novem...
25 Okt 20232min
Ditching Decorum: Classical Comedians Who Dare to Tickle the Funny Bone
This story was written by Brian Wise for the September-October 2023 issue of Strings magazine and is read by Megan Westberg, Editor. Aleksey Igudesman, the violinist half of comedy duo Igudesman & J...
2 Okt 202310min
