Violinist Ray Chen's virtuosity and considerable social media following make him one of the world’s most in-demand soloists, ...

A bit like a Tchaikovsky 'Toy Story', the enchanting narrative is full of wonderful characters and follows a young girl called Clara who is given a wooden nutcracker as a present. When the ...

In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable ...

Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 - I. Allegro moderato The cello’s plaintive timbre and great expressive range has often proved inspiring to composers creating music of heightened ...

Explore our guide to Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ – one of the world’s most popular ballets based on a romantic fairy tale. Right from the beginning, Tchaikovsky worked closely ...