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BlogsThree ways to take care of your health when touring
As musicians embark on travels once again, Gwyneth Tyler examines some simple ways to prioritise your health when on the move
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NewsPatient plays violin during brain surgery
Doctors operated on Dagmar Turner, 53, to remove a tumour without affecting her ability to play
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FeatureHow breaking a thumb saved cellist Colin Carr's career
The international cello soloist and chamber musician describes how a cycling accident forced him to rethink the way he played
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DebateClassical musicians should play more sports
String players often shy away from sports for fear of damaging themselves, but the benefits far outweigh the dangers, says cellist and tennis enthusiast Maria Kliegel
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Premium ❘ FeatureLondon Symphony Orchestra violinist Lennox Mackenzie on treating a shoulder injury
A delay in getting an accurate diagnosis only exacerbated the violinist’s shoulder problem
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BlogsPlaying the violin places constant strain on the body, yet we leave posture to chance
A holistic approach to teaching should treat healthy body position as seriously as scales and etudes
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NewsThe lark descending – nudist viola player plays during naked sky dive
Australian violist Glen Donnelly’s stunt is raising money for body image charities
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NewsDrink and drug addiction is rife in the classical music world, says cellist
The comments were made by a former National Youth Orchestra musician taking part in new documentary, ‘Addicts' Symphony'
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist Heime Müller on his search to cure his focal dystonia
In this Health Matters interview from 2009, the German violinist tells how a loss of full finger motion was the first sign of the movement disorder, musician's dystonia
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FocusWhy injury prevention is so important
Janet Horvath gives some essential guidance on how to avoid injury and ensure a long and healthy career
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ArticleWebsite launched for orchestral 'music and wellness' scheme
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has launched a website providing information and resources for organisations looking to devise ‘music and wellness’ programmes. The site brings together advice and experience gained from the PSO’s own programmes, which began in 1999. The programmes involve working with music therapists in facilities such as ...
