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Phoebe Russell — Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, 4th Movement (Part 20) Open »
A frequently overlooked Polish pianist produced some of the most exquisite records ever made.
Not many people know that Jonathan Lipton (horn of the London Symphony for more than three decades) suffered an embouchure change during his student days. In this interview, he talks about how he dealt with this issue that troubles so many brass players.
Jonathan Lipton and His Embouchure Change at 18 Open »
In my role as Producer and Host of “The Cello Sherpa Podcast,” I had the privilege of interviewing one of my biggest influences, Yo-Yo Ma!
Yo-Yo Ma — “The Duty to Care” Open »
Tango is Argentina’s best-known musical export. However, the traditional tango guitar style, which includes a specific set of techniques and concepts, is virtually unknown outside of Argentina. Adam Tully fell in love with this particular way of playing nylon-string guitar and spent almost 30 years studying it, eventually moving from his native New York to Buenos Aires, where the tango scene, and tango on six strings, is stronger than ever. And although many classical guitarists have studied and performed the repertoire of Astor Piazzolla, that music in a way is tango, and in a way isn’t. In this article Adam Tully describes what tango guitar is, and how we can learn to play it.
Tango Guitar: The Secret Style Open »
Omer Meir Wellber discusses his latest release, in which he combines Vivaldi and Piazzolla in an original approach featuring mandolin and harpsichord.
Omer Meir Wellber — “Vivaldi & Piazzolla: The Mandolin Seasons” (Hyperion, 2022) Open »
Although music is, of course, not a competitive art form, participating in competitions can shape the development of young musicians. This is the story of how I got into doing competitions, plus some advice for YOUR next competition.
Competitions – Just for Horses? Open »
In this conversation, Adam talks about new music by Spanish composers, his non-profit organization, Kithara Project, as well as his many other interesting chamber music projects with Israeli mandolinist Jacob Reuven, American violinist William Knuth, and his guitar trio, The Great Necks. Check it all out, right here at Guitar Magazine!
Adam Levin — “21st Century Spanish Guitar, Volume 4” (Frameworks Records, 2021) Open »
Jonathan Lipton has been for over 30 years the iconic 4th horn of the London Symphony, with whom he has made memorable performances and recordings. In this interview for Horn Magazine, Lipton talks to Will Padfield about his beginnings with the instrument, coming to England from the United States, and working as an orchestral musician.
Jonathan Lipton: “You Must Put the 12 Feet of Ego Away in the Case and Go for a Mindful Walk” Open »
The leading theatrical composer of his day, and one of the outstanding musical figures of this century. Those who have long known Norman O’Neill’s music
Norman O’Neill — “Soliloquy” for Double Bass & Piano Open »
