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by Anabel Avendaño

Thinking of Writing Your Own Cadenza?

A cadenza is deeply rooted in the improvisatory spirit that has always been part of music-making. It offers a perfect opportunity to play freely, display the performer’s artistry, and heighten the momentum of a piece.
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by Austin Boothroyd

Interview with Robert Saxton

Austin Boothroyd is talking with the distinguished British composer and academic Robert Saxton (b. 1953). Robert lives in London with his wife, the soprano Teresa Cahill.
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Low Voice, Viola and Piano

It’s No Coincidence!

It’s no coincidence that the wonderful... chamber music combination of low voice, viola and piano, as featured in Two Songs Op. 91 by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), is well known to regular chamber music participants.
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by Marion Leleu >> new web link

The challenge with shoulder rest and chinrest

As a viola teacher, I have been focusing for 20 years on the possibility to play viola while considering physiology. Through my experience with Alexander Technique and Yoga, I developed my perception on all angles and levers, which truly «make» the music.
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