The viola and the cello have the same tuning, an octave apart, but the transfer of one instrument’s music to the other is not without challenges. French violist Antoine Tamestit played both borrowed ...

Musicians speak to us with their music, and Rufus Cappadocia is no exception. The moment he began speaking with me from NPR's New York studios, it was clear that his cello was going to be doing a lot ...

With the exception of a Brahms trio piece, the musicians deliver fine performances of a variety of works, including the U.S. premiere of Sebastian Currier's 'Links.' I have long maintained that, when ...

Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about ...