All James Ehnes articles – Page 2

Review

Berlioz: Harold en Italie; Intrata di Rob-Roy Macgregor; Rêverie et Caprice

2015-08-28T00:00:00Z

The Strad Issue: September 2015 Description: Ehnes switches from violin to viola in Berlioz’s Byronic vistas Musicians: James Ehnes (violin/viola) Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/Andrew Davis Composer: Berlioz Berlioz’s mighty ‘symphony with solo viola’ Harold in Italy is preceded on this carefully planned disc by the composer’s only work ...

Blogs

Violinist James Ehnes performs Sarasate aged 13

2015-07-15T00:00:00Z

The virtuoso demonstrates an impressive technique in a clip from 1989

Blogs

Star violinist James Ehnes on his ‘other’ life as a chamber musician

2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

Thomas May talks to the violinist about his Beethoven string quartet cycle — one of the most ambitious projects he’s ever undertaken.

Focus

Free sheet music: James Ehnes's cadenzas to the early Mozart violin concertos

2015-02-10T00:00:00Z

The violinist describes the process behind writing his own cadenzas for Mozart’s First and Second Concertos. Download the scores as a PDF at the bottom of the article

Review

American Chamber Music. Copland: Violin Sonata. Ives: Largo. Bernstein: Piano Trio. Carter: Elegy. Barber: String Quartet in B minor op.11

2014-12-02T00:00:00Z

The Strad Issue: December 2014 Description: An engaging survey of chamber music through a variety of genres Musicians: James Ehnes (violin) Ehnes Quartet, Musicians of the Seattle Chamber Music Society Composer: Copland, Ives, Bernstein, Carter, Barber Although in many ways Charles Ives was a one-off as a ...

Article

Violinist James Ehnes performs Elgar's La Capricieuse

2014-11-14T00:00:00Z

Violinist James Ehnes, who is featured in The Strad's November 2014 issue , out now, demonstrates impressive bow control in Elgar's La Capricieuse, played on Pietro Guarneri 'Shapiro' violin, 1698. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. ...

Article

Violinist James Ehnes performs Salut d'amour

2014-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Strad's November 2014 issue cover star, violinist James Ehnes, performs Elgar's Salut d'amour on the Stradivarius, 'La Pucelle' violin, 1709. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single issues click here . ...

Article

Violinist James Ehnes performs Wieniawski's Etude-Caprice op.18 no.4

2014-10-30T00:00:00Z

The Strad's November 2014 issue cover star, violinist James Ehnes, performs Wieniawski's Etude-Caprice op.18 no.4 on the Peter Guarneri 'Shapiro' violin, 1698. Read Ehnes's blog on ' Why I never practise scales and exercises from books ' Subscribe to The Strad or download our ...

Blogs

I never practise scales and studies from books, says violinist James Ehnes

2014-10-28T00:00:00Z

The Strad’s November issue cover star on why pieces contain almost all the technical components necessary for practice

News

The Strad November 2014 issue is out now

2014-10-28T00:00:00Z

Our North America special features an interview with Canadian violinist James Ehnes and a tribute to US bow maker William Salchow

Article

Violinist James Ehnes performs Paganini's Caprice no.24

2014-10-27T00:00:00Z

The Strad's November 2014 issue cover star, violinist James Ehnes, performs Paganini's Caprice no.24. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single issues click here .

Article

Violinist Pinchas Zukerman on James Ehnes

2014-10-22T00:00:00Z

He's very exuberant in his playing, but clean, straightforward and honest. I don't like all that moving around. If you want to do that, be a dancer.' Violinist Pinchas Zukerman talks about fellow virtuoso James Ehnes and his similarities to Jascha Heifetz. James Ehnes, appears on the cover ...

Article

James Ehnes performs Walton's Violin Concerto at The Proms 2014

2014-10-17T00:00:00Z

James Ehnes performs Walton's Violin Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Thomas SøndergŠrd at the BBC Proms 2014 in London's Royal Albert Hall. Ehnes performs on the Antonio Stradivari 'Marsick' violin, 1715, as featured in The Strad's 2015 calendar , 'Violins of the Stars', ...

Article

James Ehnes plays the 'Marsick' Stradivarius violin

2014-09-24T00:00:00Z

James Ehnes performs Ravel's Pièce en forme de Habanera on the Antonio Stradivarius 'Marsick' violin, 1715. The instrument features in The Strad's 2015 calendar , 'Violins of the Stars', on sale now. John Dilworth explores the stories and craftsmanship behind each of the twelve instruments showcased in the ...

Article

Bach's Chaconne on film: James Ehnes

2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

The violinist explores the great composer's towering work

Article

Violinist James Ehnes on how to make the most of your practice

2014-08-24T00:00:00Z

It helps to have a goal - to say, 'I will accomplish this today'. For me, motivation is easy, as I always have the spectre of failure at the next concert or recording staring at me' Violinist James Ehnes talks to students about how to practise effectively at ...

Article

Violinist Janine Jansen to appear in Last Night of the Proms 2014

2014-04-23T00:00:00Z

This year's festival will also feature performances from Joshua Bell, James Ehnes, Julia Fischer and Alisa Weilerstein

Focus

James Ehnes on Mozart

2013-08-07T00:00:00Z

In an article from August 2006, the Canadian violinist explains how he wrote his own cadenzas for the composer's violin concertos

Blogs

James Ehnes, Charles Beare and three Strads at the Sheldonian

2013-06-15T00:00:00Z

Ariane Todes reports from a fascinating evening for violin lovers

Article

Order of Canada for violinist James Ehnes

2010-07-04T00:00:00Z

Violinist James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada. The honour is given to recognise outstanding achievement and service to the nation. Ehnes, who was born in Brandon, Manitoba, in 1976, now lives in Bradenton, Florida. His previous Canadian awards include the 1997 Virginia Parker Prize ...