Delaware's Calidore unlock origin story of their golden instruments

When you're in a world-class chamber group like The Calidore String Quartet in Delaware, each instrument carries a colorful ...
Santa Barbara Independent

New Instruments for a New Quartet at Westmont

The late Hubert Schwyzer, former UCSB professor of philosophy, beloved community member, and passionate musician, was given an incredible legacy when Westmont commissioned a string quartet in his ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

Inside the UI’s new English Department string ensemble

Senior Academic Advisor Christine Norquest recalled a conversation with her colleague Kate Torno regarding an English department advisee who happened to play the cello. When reminiscing on this ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

From a tree born a thousand years ago, the string instruments destined for budding regional musicians

Although their bellies are made from a 1,000 year old piece of wood, the two violins, a viola and cello made in Orange in central-west New South Wales are nearly brand new and have almost never been ...
Observer

The Vitamin String Quartet Made Classical Versions of Pop Music Cool

When you’re a kid, playing in the high school orchestra and feeling disconnected from the popular zeitgeist means any music that incorporates classical instruments is something to be celebrated. And ...
TribLIVE.com

Beyond: Microtonal Music Festival in Pittsburgh includes lengthy stringed instrument

The Beyond: Microtonal Music Festival returns to Pittsburgh this weekend. Microtonal music, according to festival organizers, “expands the possibilities of sound by using tuning systems beyond, or in ...