No. 291, November/December 2019

November/December 2019: The Miró Quartet celebrates 25 with Beethoven and a deep dive into the history of the string quartet in America; Black Violin launches a new album, a worldwide tour, and one very big message; for chamber players, a solo or side project can be challenging, but leaving their comfort zones offers creative rewards; Thomastik-Infeld celebrates a century of innovation in the stringed-instrument industry; violinist Hee-Young Lim shares why she will never stop studying Bach’s Cello Suites, and more. Special Section: Vintage Instruments & Bows and the Holiday Gift Guide