The Violinistcom Interviews Volume 1 Author:Laurie Niles In a day when any kind of music is available at the push of the button, why would anyone take up the arduous task of learning to play the violin, one of the most fiendishly difficult instruments to play well? And if this music is so easily available, why would one aspire to the risk-laden career of a concert soloist, who makes great personal sa... more »crifices for a life that involves traveling the world to play live concerts and leaves time for little else? Violinist.com editor Laurie Niles seeks that answer in her newly published collection of interviews with more than two dozen of the top violinists in the world today. It's a celebration of one of the world's most enduring instruments, and the people who are helping carry forth the violin's legacy into a new generation. "The Violinist.com Interviews: Volume 1" includes a foreword by Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn, who writes, "Laurie addresses topics that are comfortable but all-consuming, such as current projects, and delves into the delicate nuances of creativity. She captures specific moments in time. I love that. In this collection, you can observe her at work, but you will also travel along with her interview subjects."« less