Violinist.com Interviews, Volume 2

“Violinist.com Interviews, Volume 2” by Laurie Niles is a collection of exclusive, one-on-one interviews with 26 prominent violinists, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on March 28, 2018. This 288-page book is presented in English and offers insights into the lives and careers of renowned musicians such as Midori Goto, Hilary Hahn, and Ray Chen, among others. Through these interviews, Niles captures a diverse range of experiences and perspectives from violinists across four continents, including soloists and orchestra leaders.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the violinist’s world, as Niles delves into the personal stories and artistic journeys of each featured musician. The book highlights various aspects of music, history, and the craft of playing string instruments, providing a rich context for understanding the evolving narrative of violin artistry. This volume serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of music and personal expression, showcasing the unique voices and contributions of each artist to the broader musical landscape.
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“Violinist.com Interviews, Volume 2” features exclusive, one-on-one interviews conducted over the last six years with 26 of today’s best-known violinists: Midori Goto, Gil Shaham, Hilary Hahn, James Ehnes, Rachel Barton Pine, Augustin Hadelich, Ray Chen, Tai Murray, Anne Akiko Meyers, Julian Rachlin, Aaron Rosand, Daniel Heifetz, Jennifer Koh, Philippe Quint, Daniel Hope, Lindsey Stirling, Alexander Markov, Frank Almond, Nathan Cole, Deborah Borda, Daishin Kashimoto, Rachel Podger, Jinjoo Cho, Terry Borman, Ning Feng, Mayu Kishima and Vera Tsu Weiling. Laurie Niles’ in-depth interviews paint a wide-ranging picture of the various lives of a diverse group of violinists from four continents, including soloists, orchestra leaders, a baroque specialist, an orchestra CEO, a pop culture phenomenon and even a seasoned violin-maker. “Laurie has done an astonishing job of capturing each person’s voice and personality,” writes the award-winning violin soloist and recording artist Rachel Barton Pine in her foreword. “The story of the violin is still being written. Laurie Niles, with this volume of interviews, makes a remarkable contribution to our shared history.”
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