What We're Listening To: Ernst Bloch "Schelomo"
On July 24th, 2016 we celebrate the 136th birthday of Swiss composer Ernest Bloch! Bloch was a violinist from the age of nine, studying in Brussels with teachers such as...
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What We're Listening To: Brahms Cello Sonata in E Minor
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer and virtuosic pianist from the mid- late romantic era. He is considered one of the most influential composers in history alongside Johann Sebastian...
What We're Listening To: Dvorak String Quartet No. 12 "The American Quartet"
Nicknamed the“American Quartet”, Antonin Dvorak wrote this in the summer of 1893 in Spillville, Iowa. He was on vacation with his family from his position as director at the National...
Violin of the Month - A Matched Pair of Orofino Master Models
We are delighted to introduce the latest creations from our workshops in Huntington - a matched pair of Master Model Raffaele Orofino violins!
Irish Fiddle Ornamentation
Shake off those winter blues - March is here and it’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Fiddle Music! Fiddlers have been working on their trills and ornamentation and...
End of An Era: The Long Island Philharmonic 1980 – 2016
This past Monday, it was announced that after 36 years as the Islands longest continuously running performing arts institution, the Long Island Philharmonic would be closing its doors with immediate...
The LIVS Takes a Trip to Two West Islip Middle Schools
Earlier this month, The Long Island Violin Shop's very own Samantha Kadish spent the day with Ms. Fawess' sixth-grade orchestra classes at Beach Street Middle School and Udall Road Middle...
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for the String Player in your Life
Christmas is nearly upon us! As the clock continues to count down, 11th-hour shoppers everywhere are preparing to face the stores and crowds in their efforts to find the perfect gifts for...
Strings for the Holidays: 5 Fun & Festive Christmas Covers
'Tis the season for Christmas music! Which also means that it's officially the season for discovering great musical covers.
Classical in Cinema: Bach Edition
For many of cinema's greatest films, their soundtracks have been built around stunning original scores, carfully chosen pop tracks, and the best that the world of classical music has to offer.
Children & Chamber Music: A Perfect Pairing
Especially for younger players, one of the best ways to bring together all of the skills necessary for playing a string instrument (other than private lessons) is with ensemble and...
A String Student's Guide to Tuning
Learning to tune a violin, viola, cello, or bass without the help of another player or a teacher is an important skill for every young musician to conquer. A consistently...
Winter Is Coming: Tips For Cold Weather Instrument Care
While winter can be a trying time for string players, there are some fairly simple ways to defend an instrument against the worst of winter's weather.
Trade Tips: Caring for an Orchestra of Stringed Instruments
Caring for one instrument is not the same thing as caring for an orchestra's worth of instruments... or is it? Whether you're responsible for maintaining a single instrument or fifty,...
A New Player's Guide to String Cores
Strings are, not surprisingly, one of the most important features of any string instrument. Properly maintaining your instrument's strings is one of the easiest ways to ensure that your instrument...
Gustavo Dudamel: The El Sistema Music Revolution Continued
From TED2009 - In our continuing profile of El Sistema, the LIVS is proud to highlight this 2009 performance from The Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel....