Singing Through Damage — Marija Kovačević's Broken Violin Series
The Serbian-born violinist discusses her 'Music for Broken Violins' series, her ongoing duo BUKA with Aimée Niemann, and the honesty of instruments that fall apart in one's hands.
Violinists
A collection of violin players featured on The Tonearm.
Set Adrift on a Sea of Strings — Bryan Senti's Immigrant Symphonies
The BAFTA-winning composer traces his parents' displacement from Colombia and Cuba across two albums, 'Manu' and 'La Marea', blending string orchestras with techno's rhythmic complexity and the "magical realism" of Latin American folk traditions.
Luck Be a Fiddle Player — Darol Anger's Family Reunion
The Grammy-nominated virtuoso gathers twenty-four former students and collaborators for 'Diary of a Fiddler #2: The Empty Nest,' a celebratory album that doubles as a master class in acoustic music community.
Quatuor Bozzini at 25 — The Art of Collective Vision
Few contemporary chamber ensembles have maintained both the longevity and artistic integrity of Quatuor Bozzini. Based in Montreal since its founding in 1999, this string quartet has carved out a space through commitment to artistic exploration, democratic organization, and creative collaboration.
Where the Wild Things Are — Jenny Scheinman's 'All Species Parade'
The acclaimed violinist and composer returns to California's Lost Coast, crafting a sprawling double album that celebrates biodiversity with help from an all-star ensemble including Bill Frisell, Julian Lage, and Nels Cline.
The Beautiful Mysteries of Stefan Smulovitz's 'Bow and Brush'
A composer who's also a biochemist, Stefan Smulovitz discusses his latest album—a collaboration that turns paintings into musical time signatures—and why constraints often lead to the most interesting art.
Jeremy Gignoux Finds Music in the Method of Stillness
After a hand injury sidelined his violin playing, the Calgary-based composer created 'Odd Stillness,' an album that challenges traditional notions of performance and recording.
Jason Anick & Jason Yeager Find a Safe Haven
Violinist Anick and pianist Yeager reunite for a genre-defying album that responds to global upheaval with musical introspection and collaborative spirit.
Djessy Swan's Debut: Violin-Led Poetry
In Djessy Swan's hands, the violin isn't just an instrument—it's a storyteller, a companion, and a poet, leading classical music into uncharted territories. This is precisely what the multi-talented Dutch artist achieves in her cinematic debut single "Lions and Wolves."