Violin Adventures with Rachel Barton Pine
Episode 45: The arts as a catalyst for American democracy - Exploring the world of arts policy

Episode 45: The arts as a catalyst for American democracy - Exploring the world of arts policy
 
- Upcoming Events: teaching at Mark O'Connor's Strings Conference in San Diego through August 1, including a performance with Mark of his String Quartet No. 3
 
- Inquiries from my Inbox: Ray Randall asks, "Do you have any suggestions for amateur violinists about how we can practice better and play better?"
 
- Random Musical Thought: "Practicing is teaching yourself."
 
- A conversation with arts policy guru Nick Rabkin.  To buy his book, "Putting the Arts in the Picture: Reframing Education in the 21st Century," please visit:

http://www.amazon.com/

total playing time: 1:11:05

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Episode 44: Bringing sound to life - the violins of Jan Van Rooyen

Episode 44: Bringing sound to life - the violins of Jan Van Rooyen
 
- Upcoming Events: Bravo! Vail Festival in Colorado - Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade for String Quartet on June 22, Raff String Octet and Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola in Bb on June 23
 
- Inquiries from my Inbox: Benjamin K. asks, "What are some of your latest repertoire discoveries?"
 
- Random Musical Thought: How do you decide if your group is a "chamber ensemble" or a "band?"
 
- A conversation with luthier Jan Van Rooyen.  For more information about Jan and his violins, please visit www.gainesvilleviolins.com/featuredinst/index.html.

total playing time: 39:45

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Episode 43: Violinist.com, an online community for violin enthusiasts

Episode 43: Violinist.com, an online community for violin enthusiasts

- Upcoming Events: Bravo! Vail Festival in Colorado - Danzi Flute Quartet with Eugenia Zukerman on June 21, Hugo Wolf Italian Serenade for String Quartet on June 22, Raff String Octet and Mozart Duo for Violin and Viola in Bb on June 23

- Inquiries from my Inbox: a recorded question about participating in Celtic jam sessions from Tim from Pennsylvania

- Random Musical Thought: the music of Liszt can be considered "Revolutionary" Romanticism while the music of Brahms can be considered "Evolutionary" Romanticism

- A conversation with Laurie Niles, founder of www.violinist.com.

total playing time: 30:36

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Episode 42: Discovering the exotic flavors of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole

Episode 42: Discovering the exotic flavors of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole

- Inquiries from my Inbox: Ron Gorthuis asks, "Do you give lessons?"

- Random Musical Thought: Plato says, "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything."

- An exploration of Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole with Venezuelan violinist Jesus Florido. Jesus explains how to interpret the rhythms and where to put inflections.

total playing time: 42:58

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Episode 41: Life without a conductor: a conversation with the New Century Chamber Orchestra.

Episode 41: Life without a conductor: a conversation with the New Century Chamber Orchestra.
 
- Inquiries from my Inbox: Larry Samuels asks, "What makers and qualities do you look for in your violin bows?"
 
- Random Musical Thought: Pop musician John Mayer compares Guitar Hero to "one of those amusement park cars on a track" whereas playing a real instrument is like driving "a Ferrari."
 
- A conversation with members of New Century Chamber Orchestra, a conductor-less ensemble in California's Bay area.  For more information, please visit www.ncco.org.  For information about the documentary "Freeway Philharmonic," please visit www.freewayphil.com.

total playing time: 31:37

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