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Distinctive Voices: Three Must-Hear Violin Albums

Three of today's most fascinating violinists have new albums, including Augustin Hadelich, who pairs off with Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas. Rosalie O'Connor/Avie Records hide caption

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Distinctive Voices: Three Must-Hear Violin Albums

June 18, 2013 • From the sweet melodies by Bach to the quiet sound world of Morton Feldman, sample three fascinating new albums by today's top fiddlers.

Music Interviews

Kashkashian Finds Her Voice in the Viola

December 30, 2007 • In a musical world where her instrument is often eclipsed by the higher-profile violin, Kim Kashkashian stands out as one of the world's few violists with an solo career. Her new album of songs from Spain and Argentina, arranged and performed with pianist Robert Levin, underscores the richness of the viola's vocal qualities.

Kashkashian Finds Her Voice in the Viola

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Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats

Musical Mayhem: Top 5 Creepy Classics

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October 24, 2008 • From the ancient "Day of the Dead" melody to depictions of ghouls and witches, composers have long tapped into the dark side to serve up some deliciously devilish music.

Holiday Music

Handel's 'Messiah' from Philadelphia

December 18, 2007 • From the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, WHYY and NPR present Handel's holiday masterpiece performed by the "Fabulous Philadelphians" — one of the world's greatest orchestras, joined by the nationally renowned Philadelphia Singers Chorale. British choral master Richard Hickox conducts.

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Violinist Can Vouch for the Power of Music

December 6, 2006 • As president of her church's youth group, violinist Miran Kim, 16, leads other young people to help the less fortunate. On a recent trip, she played "Amazing Grace" at a barbecue for the homeless and watched the atmosphere change. "It's amazing what music can do; it is relief for the heart and soul." She performs Manuel De Falla's Danse Espagnole.

Violinist Can Vouch for the Power of Music

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Transylvanian Mountain Boys, Gilles Apap in Aspen

July 21, 2006 • Violinist Gilles Apap and the Transylvanian Mountain Boys appear at the Aspen Music Festival, where they perform an assortment of Irish reels, Romanian folk tunes, Django Rhinehart swing, improvisations and more.

Transylvanian Mountain Boys, Gilles Apap in Aspen

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My Weekend With Jascha Heifetz

March 28, 2011 • The new 103-CD Jascha Heifetz box set presents a vast trove of fantastic fiddling over a seven-decade career, from his first recording session as a teenager to his final recital in 1972.