Press
Reviews and interviews
Concert reviews, portraits and conversations about Boris Kuschnir and his students. The articles are summarised editorially here; each links to the corresponding publication in the original website archive.
What a talented violinist! Wonderful sound, great virtuosity, strong and well-coordinated fingers, and an altogether excellent musical structure!
David Oistrach Violinist and teacher
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Selected articles
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The violinist Julian Rachlin
Norbert Hornig profiles Julian Rachlin and his musical development. Rachlin moved to Vienna with his family in 1978 and later became a student of Boris Kuschnir.
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The master teacher
Andreas Salcher describes Boris Kuschnir’s teaching as an example of support centred on the individual. For him, the key questions concern a child’s musical potential and how a teacher can develop it.
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The international language of the violin
The conversation in Vienna Deluxe connects Kuschnir’s work as a violinist and teacher with personal memories. He discusses the education of young talents and the importance of responding to their different circumstances.
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Three violin virtuosos of international standing
Wilhelm Sinkovicz introduces three young violinists from Kuschnir’s class at the Vienna Conservatory: Lidia Baich, Julian Rachlin and Nikolaj Znaider.
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A triple concerto of gratitude
Der Standard reports on a concert featuring Lidia Baich, Julian Rachlin and Nikolaj Znaider. The three young violinists from Kuschnir’s class appear as soloists.
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From the archive
More concert reviews, portraits and conversations.
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In conversation with Nikolaj Znaider
Editorial summary
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An evening devoted to the violin
Editorial summary
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Every finger is a king
Editorial summary
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Mice for freedom
Editorial summary
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Compelling music-making at the highest level
Editorial summary
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Never settle for mediocrity
Editorial summary
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Reviews
Editorial summary
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Vienna in Weinfelden
Editorial summary
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On mistakes and competitions
Editorial summary
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A love of detail
Editorial summary
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Becoming like Rachlin
Editorial summary
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More original articles
More articles from international publications, available in the original website archive.
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Teacher Talk — column series
by Boris Kuschnir
Monthly column from 2011; this link opens the January instalment. Further instalments are in the original archive.
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Sentimental Work
by Christian Lloyd
Kuschnir recalls Mozart’s Fourth Violin Concerto.
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Verbier Festival Masterclass DVD – Review
by David Milsom
CD/DVD review in The Strad.
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Interview with Tim Stein
by Tim Stein
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All in good time
by Andrew Achenbach
Artist profile.
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Chasing Perfection
by Paul Cutts
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Jessica Duchen's Report
by Jessica Duchen
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When Perfection Isn't Good Enough
by Rob Cowan
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The Search for Perfection
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Artist to Watch – Nikolaj Znaider
by Andrew Farach-Colton
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Zen Maestro
by Geoffrey Norris