The Abilene Philharmonic prepares to begin its 2010-2011 concert series this weekend with a performance featuring Michael Shih. Shih, concertmaster of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) since 2001, has performed throughout America and around the world. A United States Presidential Scholar in the Arts, he was a winner in the Naumburg Violin ... [Read More…]

Few classical musicians can boast of training with the masters at a young age. Giora Schmidt is one of those few, having legend Itzhak Perlman as a teacher. Born to professional musicians, Schmidt began playing violin at age 4 and has amassed both international recognition and acclaim in his two decades of musicianship. As a preview of the ... [Read More…]