Mark O'Connor archive

Listen Mark O'Connor On Mountain Stage
January 3, 2011 – The violinist and composer never stays in one place long. Here, he plays with his jazz band.

Listen Fiddling With An American Alternative To Suzuki
April 26, 2010 – American Mark O'Connor is trying to change the way young people learn how to play the violin.
Listen Johnny Cash's 'Big River'
July 3, 2009 – Violinist Mark O'Connor says the song's energy and drive replaces any need for drums or percussion.
Listen Mark O'Connor's Symphonic America
March 20, 2009 – Hear the folk fiddler's symphonic take on America's great move west and the music it engendered.
Read Invoking Improv: Best Classical CDs Of 2008 APM
December 9, 2008 – A look at 10 classical performers who are reviving the art of improv in both new and old music. APM
Read Fiddler Mark O'Connor Teams Up with Young Texans
November 21, 2007 – Composer and fiddler Mark O'Connor joins forces with talented young musicians in San Antonio, Texas.