The ABC of a young violinist: J is for Jobs in summer

The summer tour of a quartet

By Pierre Liscia-Beaurenaut, 29 September 2021

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“Will the varnish on my violin melt like a piece of camembert left on my kitchen table?”

Peter Quantrill, 12th March

The Serbian-French violinist talks about what makes the George Enescu International Competition special, his experiences winning in 2001, and performing Enescu, Beethoven and Prokofiev.

How to change your life: Augustin Hadelich

Frank Kuznik, 1st December

Renowned German violinist talks about the life-changing effects of International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, how it feels more like a violin festival, and how there are no small or big concerts.

Stylus fantasticus: Vojtěch Jakl on Early music in Czechia

Lawrence Dunn, 3rd November

Taking a broad look at the current state of Early music across Europe, we talk to young artists in several countries – beginning with talented young Czech violinist, Vojtěch Jakl.

Sunshine and vitamins: Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 5

Bachtrack, 10th October

The City of Birmingham Symphony’s leader talks about leading Mozart’s last Violin Concerto – a work full of sunshine, clarity and transparency.

From the first bar: Bomsori journeys with Seoul Philharmonic

SangKwon Lee, 1st October

The Korean violinist talks about making her debut with the Seoul Philharmonic, and heading to the US on a tour which includes the orchestra’s first Carnegie Hall appearance for 18 years.

Future uncertain for pernambuco bows

Bachtrack, 25th July

Used to make string instrument bows for more than 200 years, Brazilian authorities wish to tighten trade on the critically endangered brazilwood tree, due to repeated illegal exploitation.

Pierre Liscia-Beaurenaut

Amoureux des arts, Pierre Liscia-Beaurenaut évolue parallèlement dans les univers de la littérature et de la musique. Ancien khâgneux du Lycée Henri IV, lauréat du Concours Général en Histoire, il a étudié le violon à l'Université des Arts de Berlin et au Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon. Féru d'orchestre et d'opéra, il a su trouver son équilibre sur Bachtrack où, parallèlement à ses études musicales, il anime la chronique « L'Abécédaire d'un jeune violoniste », consacrée à ses tribulations dans le microcosme très fermé des musiciens classiques.