Mid-week Journal

April 6, 2022
Mid-week Journal

Violinist Jennifer Koh Wins 2022 Grammy Award

Congratulations to violinist Jennifer Koh, who won a Grammy Sunday for "Best Classical Instrumental Solo" for "Alone Together" - as well as all the 2022 Grammy Award winners, including Yo-Yo Ma and Emanuel Ax; The Philadelphia Orchestra; LA Phil and more! It was a wonderful live show, as well!

Demystifying Violin Fingerings: Guidelines for Making Good Choices

How do you make good fingering choices for your body and instrument that are also stylistically correct? Here are some governing principles for making your own choices. By Penny Kruse.

Collaborating with a Stranger: 'Awning' for Violin

Violinist Megan Shung describes how taking a chance on a Facebook post by a visiting filmmaker led to the creation of a new music video called "Awning," filmed at outdoor locations all across southern California. Story includes the video, which premiered last week.

The Week in Reviews, Op. 347

Our weekly roundup of reviews:

Steven Copes with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Patricia Kopatchinskaja with the London Symphony Orchestra
Avi Avital performs U.S. premiere of Jennifer Higdon's mandolin concerto with the Chicago Philharmonic

...and more!

Sponsor Spotlight: SHAR Music

Inokuchi & Son have been hand-crafting violins, violas and cellos in Toronto for more than 40 years. Shar is proud to introduce the Atelier Inokuchi violin, based on the principles of Inokuchi master-made instruments, yet at a more approachable price.

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