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Classical 101Many people have been able to get to work during the past 15 months with just a few steps to the home office. But for the members of the Carpe Diem String Quartet the pandemic has meant anything but an easy commute.
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Classical 101The intimacy of chamber music inspires passion – three or four musicians playing their hearts out together for an audience.So when the statewide pandemic…
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Classical 101Question: How can music by women composers be performed on more concerts?Answer: Perform it.That’s what the Columbus-based string quartet Chamber Brews is…
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Classical 101"It’s like a lovefest."That’s how Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin describes her collaboration with the world-renowned Pacifica…
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Classical 101It’s a busy week for the Carpe Diem String Quartet. All packed into a series of concerts this week here in Columbus, they have the North American premiere…
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Classical 101Dutch rabbits, Dutch tulips, Dutch cocoa, double Dutch.Seems like everything is going Dutch these days – even the Carpe Diem String Quartet. The quartet…
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Classical 101If music be the food of love, then you'll probably need something to drink with it. That's in part why violinist Devin Copfer and cellist Elisabeth…
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Classical 101The violinist, composer, conductor and mentor of generations of string players was 97 years old.
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Classical 101An eagle bone whistle. A sacred rattle. A singing turtle. A “love flute.”These are just a few of the ancient Native American instruments showcased in…
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Classical 101Sunday afternoon the members of one of the world’s great string quartets will go their separate ways after 20 years together on the international concert…