Death of a salesman
The death of violin expert Norman Rosenberg marks the end of an era and raises questions for the violin world There are some people who...
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This is the website of Ariane Todes, classical music writer,
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Let’s go outside
With classical music forced out of the concert hall, one of the few positives of this year has been rediscovering it in the wild This...
Doughnuts are good for you
The Doughnut theory of economics sets out principles and practical steps towards a sustainable, just and happy world. What can classical...
Thank you, Sheila Nelson
Very sad news has come through that the great violin pedagogue Sheila Nelson died on 16 November, at the age of 84. By rights, Sheila...
Chaplin’s The Immigrant
Charlie Chaplin‘s 1917 film about the journey to Ellis Island is as funny and moving today as it must have been to the audiences who saw...
A plea for the arts
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7 ways to support musicians
If music has helped you through this crisis, there are many ways to show your gratitude What has listening to classical meant to you...
Responsible adults
New generations of star players are committing to music education at the grass roots level with a focus that might create lasting change...
Revolution in the air
Coronavirus has threatened the classical music world’s very existence while simultaneously showing us how much we all need it. Can the...
Words and meaning
In my previous article I described why and how this strange time might be a chance for musicians to start writing. This isn’t just an...
Time to write
At a time of crisis for public musical life, performers can remain positive by practising a different way of communicating – with words. Elb
How to write musicians’ biographies
Musicians' biographies are an essential and powerful part of their careers, but they are often not effective. Here are some tips from one wh