No. 280, August 2018

A New World On the benefits of starting cello lessons at age 63 By Judy Pollard Smith   Lifelong Wish It’s never too late to pick up an instrument—here are 5 tips for adult beginners By Miranda Wilson   Better Together Encouragement and advice for advancing amateur orchestral musicians By Emily Wright   How to Start an Adult Chamber-Music Ensemble These tips can help ensure a successful experience By Greg Cahill   Leonard Bernstein at 100 Celebrating the legendary composer-conductor’s string works and unbridled loyalty to the music By Thomas May   Journey to the Highlands Joshua Bell’s new recording with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields pairs Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with ‘Scottish Fantasy’ By Inge Kjemtrup   Prized Possessions String players and makers on their most sentimental string-related items Compiled by Stephanie Powell & Megan Westberg   Editor’s Note   News & Notes Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs at the royal wedding; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with Rob