Ranked #1
Episode 64: Gorgeous Melodies in a Strange Structure – The Glazunov Violin Concerto
Episode 64: Gorgeous Melodies in a Strange Structure – The Glazunov Violin Concerto
Episode 64: Gorgeous Melodies in a Strange Structure – The Glazunov Violin Concerto Upcoming Events: July 12 – with the ... Read more
20 Jul 2011
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37mins
Ranked #2
Episode 75: To Memorize or Not To Memorize, That is the Question
Episode 75: To Memorize or Not To Memorize, That is the Question
Episode 75: To Memorize or Not To Memorize, That is the Question Upcoming Events: May 25 – Six Bach Violin Concertos f... Read more
22 May 2013
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52mins
Ranked #3
Episode 30: Teaching yourself to become a great improvisor!
Episode 30: Teaching yourself to become a great improvisor!
Episode 30: Teaching yourself to become a great improvisor! - Upcoming Events: April 14 - chamber music by Poulenc, Vill... Read more
8 Apr 2008
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27mins
Ranked #4
Episode 32: Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions
Episode 32: Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions
Episode 32: Tips for preparing for competitions and auditions - Upcoming events: April 25 and 26 - Beethoven Concerto wi... Read more
23 Apr 2008
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31mins
Ranked #5
Episode 73: Violin Lullabies, part 1
Episode 73: Violin Lullabies, part 1
Episode 73: Violin Lullabies, part 1 Upcoming Events: April 27 – Mendelssohn Concerto with the Lafayette Symphony in I... Read more
24 Apr 2013
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37mins
Ranked #6
Episode 55: An American Masterpiece: The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
Episode 55: An American Masterpiece: The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
Episode 55: An American Masterpiece: The Samuel Barber Violin Concerto Inquiries from my Inbox: Michael asks, "Hi Rachel... Read more
14 Dec 2010
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #7
Episode 33: Tips for the day of a competition or an audition
Episode 33: Tips for the day of a competition or an audition
Episode 33: Tips for the day of a competition or an audition - Upcoming Events: May 10 - performance at benefit gala f... Read more
7 May 2008
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23mins
Ranked #8
Episode 24: Memorization - The Conscious and the Subconscious Working Together
Episode 24: Memorization - The Conscious and the Subconscious Working Together
- Upcoming Events: Feb. 28 panel discussion at the American String Teachers Association convention in Albuquerque; March... Read more
26 Feb 2008
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10mins
Ranked #9
Episode 31: Some of my favorite books about music and why I love them
Episode 31: Some of my favorite books about music and why I love them
Episode 31: Some of my favorite books about music and why I love them - Upcoming events: April 17 - Beethoven Concerto w... Read more
15 Apr 2008
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19mins
Ranked #10
Episode 60: Why are you holding the violin like THAT? The surprising true story of early violin playing
Episode 60: Why are you holding the violin like THAT? The surprising true story of early violin playing
Episode 60: Why are you holding the violin like THAT? The surprising true story of early violin playing Upcoming Events:... Read more
12 Apr 2011
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1hr 6mins
Ranked #11
Episode 72: No Guts, No Glory: Master Stringmaker Dan Larsen
Episode 72: No Guts, No Glory: Master Stringmaker Dan Larsen
Episode 72: No Guts, No Glory: Master Stringmaker Dan Larsen Upcoming Events: April 12 and 14 – Vivaldi Four Seasons a... Read more
23 Apr 2013
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1hr 7mins
Ranked #12
Episode 61: String Instrument Care 101
Episode 61: String Instrument Care 101
Episode 61: String Instrument Care 101 Upcoming Events: May 7 – Brahms Concerto with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra,... Read more
5 May 2011
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34mins
Ranked #13
Episode 76: Yes, It Really Existed! Meet the Shoulder Cello
Episode 76: Yes, It Really Existed! Meet the Shoulder Cello
Episode 76: Yes, It Really Existed! Meet the Shoulder Cello Upcoming Events: June 14 – Bach Six Sonatas for Violin and... Read more
16 Jun 2013
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53mins
Ranked #14
Episode 26: Preparing for chamber music rehearsals - how to expedite the process
Episode 26: Preparing for chamber music rehearsals - how to expedite the process
Episode 26: Preparing for chamber music rehearsals - how to expedite the process - Upcoming Events: March 18 Haydn Sev... Read more
11 Mar 2008
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24mins
Ranked #15
Episode 56: When hard work and talent aren't enough - the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation is here to help!
Episode 56: When hard work and talent aren't enough - the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation is here to help!
Episode 56: When hard work and talent aren't enough - the Rachel Elizabeth Barton Foundation is here to help! Upcoming E... Read more
28 Dec 2010
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1hr 7mins
Ranked #16
Episode 54: Seven cool new pieces for unaccompanied violin!
Episode 54: Seven cool new pieces for unaccompanied violin!
Episode 54: Seven cool new pieces for unaccompanied violin! Upcoming events: November 27 - Barber Concerto with the Orqu... Read more
23 Nov 2010
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1hr 12mins
Ranked #17
Episode 58: Can playing rock music on your string instrument actually be ... gasp ... good for you?
Episode 58: Can playing rock music on your string instrument actually be ... gasp ... good for you?
Episode 58: Can playing rock music on your string instrument actually be ... gasp ... good for you? Upcoming Events: Feb... Read more
9 Feb 2011
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51mins
Ranked #18
Episode 3: Rachel Barton Pine introduces her new album "American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell" (Part 1)
Episode 3: Rachel Barton Pine introduces her new album "American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell" (Part 1)
Rachel Barton Pine talks about the life and repertoire of violinist Maud Powell (1867-1920), the subject of her 12th CD.... Read more
12 Jun 2007
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14mins
Ranked #19
Episode 22: Rachel Barton Pine talks with Ralph Berkowitz
Episode 22: Rachel Barton Pine talks with Ralph Berkowitz
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine talks with legendary pianist Ralph Berkowitz, age 97. Mr. Berkowitz shares stories about h... Read more
12 Jan 2008
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20mins
Ranked #20
Episode 65: Musical Passions, part 1
Episode 65: Musical Passions, part 1
Episode 65: Musical Passions, part 1 Upcoming Events: January 12 – Sibelius Concerto with the Sacramento Philharmonic, J... Read more
1 Jan 2013
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55mins