A discussion of Prokofiev's life and works that takes into account his experiences as a composer in Soviet Russia.
A kid-friendly site about classical music includes this brief biography of Prokofiev and a snippet of one of his compositions.
More biographical information on Prokofiev, from a large site with information on a wide range of classical composers.
Fiddle champion Daniel Carwile talks about the history of Sally Goodin and performs the legendary tune complete with variations galore. This is a real contest setting so you can hear the audience encouraging him.
Watch a casual fiddling jam session featuring Shirley Metzler performing Jesse Polka.
A medley of traditional fiddle tunes played by the noted three-sisters band from Texas. You can hear the virtuosity in their playing and see how they harmonize and share the spotlight. A bass and guitar accompany.
A sung and fiddled performance of Lady Be Good by the South Austin Jug Band, featuring some amazing solos… You won’t believe your ears! The smoothness of the classic jazz standard tune by the Gershwin brothers blends with a fiddling style.
Cotton Patch Rag performed by two very young fiddlers on the television show "Nashville Now." Their smooth melodic execution belies the hours of practice their flawless technique must have required. Watch the rapid-fire use of the bows!
This Web site provides a general overview of Ghostcatching and includes several images and a short video clip. The visuals, along with brief textual explanations, help to elucidate the process of creating this work.
This link leads to a rich YouTube collection of Bill T. Jones’s performances, interviews, and classes.
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