Samuel Reed
Samuel Reed is the editorial director of TheViolinPost, an independent magazine focused on violin, string instruments, and lutherie.
Why Dudok Quartet Amsterdam Performs Tchaikovsky on Gut Strings and Period...
Dudok Quartet Amsterdam brings a historically informed approach to Tchaikovsky’s string quartets by using gut strings and period bows, exploring new expressive possibilities beyond traditional steel-stringed performances.
Expressive E Introduces Soliste: Physically Modeled MPE String Instruments for Authentic...
Expressive E unveils the Soliste collection, featuring four meticulously crafted MPE string instruments designed to emulate the nuances of real bowing, vibrato, and dynamics, compatible especially with their acclaimed Osmose controller.
Alan Fletcher to Step Down as President and CEO of Aspen...
Alan Fletcher, President and CEO of the Aspen Music Festival and School, announced his planned departure in 2027 after leading the organization for over 20 years, transitioning to President Emeritus status.
Five Promising Irish String Players Receive Prestigious Instrument Loans Through New...
Music Network Ireland launches a new Music Capital Scheme Award to provide emerging Irish string musicians with access to exceptional instruments, granting them three-year loans and support for acquiring high-quality bows.
Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition 2025 Scheduled for New York...
The annual Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition returns in 2025, showcasing exquisite handcrafted violins, violas, and cellos by leading luthiers at The Kosciuszko Foundation in New York.
Renowned British Cellist David Watkin Dies at 60
David Watkin, celebrated British cellist and expert in early music, has passed away at age 60. His illustrious career included award-winning recordings and leadership roles in prominent orchestras, with a focus on historically informed performances.
From Furniture Maker to Luthier: Malcolm Rowe’s Journey to Crafting Violins...
Malcolm Rowe transitioned from furniture making to crafting guitars, violins, and drums in his Loxton workshop, dedicating hundreds of hours to each instrument and showing no plans to retire at 72.
‘The Last Repair Shop’ Documentary Spotlighting LAUSD Violin Repair Crew Nominated...
A documentary highlighting the Los Angeles Unified School District's dedicated music instrument repair team has earned an Academy Award nomination, drawing renewed attention and support to a vital, yet often overlooked, service in music education.
Inside the Workshop of the Royal Academy of Music’s Skilled Luthiers...
Explore the dedicated work of the Royal Academy of Music’s luthiers, who maintain and preserve the institution’s historic collection of stringed instruments and bows, ensuring their continued use and conservation.
Colorado Springs Luthier Upholds 300-Year Violin-Making Tradition with Handcrafted Instruments
Juan Mijares, a master luthier in Colorado Springs, devotes nearly 40 years to meticulously crafting violins, violas, and cellos that musicians describe as magical. His dedication to traditional methods preserves an enduring legacy of instrument-making, creating heirlooms built to last centuries.
