No. 272, December 2017

Trend: The String World Ventures into Virtual Reality By Brian Wise   Trend: Fashion and Function Intersect By Cristina Schreil   Trend: Music Notation Software Gets More User-Friendly By Stephanie Powell   Trend: Bow Makers Turn to More Sustainable Solutions By Megan Westberg   Trend: Artist-Curated Programs Are on the Rise By Megan Westberg   Just the Right Chemistry Leonidas Kavakos talks Brahms, Strads, and the joy of playing trios with Manny and Yo-Yo By Inge Kjemtrup   Life’s Great Mysteries John Adams’ development as a composer can be charted in string music—despite his finding violin technique a bit unfathomable By Thomas May   2017: A Year in Microphones A range of new options should delight string players looking for a special new studio or stage accessory By Adam Perlmutter   Holiday Gift Guide Directory   Editor’s Note   News & Notes Lincoln Center scales back $500-millon renovation; new Shostakovich work for viola unearthed; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with . . . violin