All James Ehnes articles
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: pizzicato
‘Basically, you’re going to grab the string and pull it’
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FocusJames Ehnes: ‘You should never be scared of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto’
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto has been a mainstay of the Canadian violinist’s repertoire since his teenage years, but it retains its ability to inspire
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VideoJames Ehnes plays Ysaÿe Sonata no.4, third movement
Ehnes has recently recorded all six sonatas by Ysaÿe
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VideoJames Ehnes on the essence of mindful practice
In this podcast, James Ehnes talks about what the essence of mindful instrumental practice is: having a clear goal, work efficiently, listen intently, and connecting with others.
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VideoJames Ehnes on Bruch's Violin Concerto No 1
In this video James Ehnes explains what the Bruch Violin Concerto No 1 means to him, but also why the composer’s other repertoire deserves more attention. Plus, he reveals his greatest passion in life.
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Focus7 tips on motivating yourself to practise
7 different string players share their wisdom on maintaining motivation - as featured over the last 10 years in The Strad
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ReviewSchumann & Fauré Piano Quintets: James Ehnes, Mira Wang, Naoko Shimizu, Jan Vogler, Louis Lortie
A crack team of soloists play together like old friends
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: ricochet
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: spiccato
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: straight bow
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: col legno
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: sul ponticello and sul tasto
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: double stops & chords
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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ReviewJames Ehnes, BBCSO, Edward Gardner: Walton Viola Concerto
Dazzling performances of Walton’s string masterpieces
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ReviewJames Ehnes: Bartók Rhapsodies, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra/Edward Gardner
The Strad Issue: January 2018 Description: Fiercely good Bartók from Ehnes and Gardner Musicians: James Ehnes (violin), Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra/Edward Gardner Works: BARTÓK Rhapsodies; Concerto for Orchestra; Dance Suite Catalogue Number: CHANDOS CHSA 5189 James Ehnes was praised for his ‘sensual ...
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ReviewJames Ehnes: Beethoven Violin Concerto, Romances. Schubert Rondo
THE STRAD RECOMMENDS The Strad Issue: December 2017Description: It’s truly a team effort in this elegant account of Beethoven’s Concerto Musicians: James Ehnes (violin) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra/Andrew Manze Works: Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major op.61; Romances: no.1 in G major op.40, ...
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VideoJames Ehnes plays Hora Staccato by Grigoraș Dinicu, arr. Heifetz
In this video from 2008, James Ehnes plays Hora Staccato, the showpiece by Romanian composer Grigoraș Dinicu, as arranged by Heifetz. As the name suggests, its challenges lie in fast staccato notes both up- and down-bow. The piece features on Ehnes’s CD/DVD Homage released on Onyx Classics, on which he ...
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FocusJames Ehnes on recording the Walton Viola Concerto
In June this year the Canadian violinist joined conductor Edward Gardner and the BBC Symphony Orchestra in the studio to record a concerto on his second instrument, the viola
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NewsJames Ehnes joins London's Royal Academy of Music as visiting professor of violin
The Canadian violinist will begin his role with a masterclass on 15 June 2017, broadcast live on the Academy's Facebook page
