No. 333, November/December 2026

>In our cover story this issue, jazz violinist Regina Carter discusses overcoming an injury, finding the right medical team, and fighting the stigma of performer injuries. Finding that she was far from alone in initially keeping quiet about her experience, Carter started an online “hub for musicians, including vocalists and instrumentalists, to find and share bodycare specialists, healthcare providers, and support for the physical realities of making music.” Elsewhere, you’ll find a special section that focuses on how strings and the dance intersect, a lesson on descending shifts, the tale of a unique restoration project, and a master class about Brahms’ Sonata in F major, Op. 99. Also in this issue: Jennifer Koh and composer Vijay Iyer explore the nature of grief A bow maker’s trip to France How string players tap into the allure of holiday carols Brandon Chui’s distinctive viola The unofficial early-professional circuit And more . . .