Writings by Rachel

From reflections on performance and practice to explorations of music history and advocacy, Rachel Barton Pine shares her voice beyond the stage. Browse a selection of her published articles and essays written for leading music publications.

WETA Blog
January 2024

Rachel Barton Pine Speaks About Music By Black Composers Initiative

Strings Magazine
Spring 2016

Rachel Barton Pine on Serving Others through Music

The Strad
January 2014

My violin heroine Maud Powell

Decibel Magazine
December 2009

The Top Five Most Metal Pieces of Classical Music

Next Level Violinist
Summer 2014

Rachel’s Keys to Success

The Strad
September 2011

Power Studies

The Strad
October 2022

Discovering music by Black composers: Rachel Barton Pine

The Strad
July 2019

Rachel Barton Pine: 10 tips for practice and performance

Stay Thirsty Magazine
Spring 2016

St. Pauls UCC: My Sacred Space for Bach

Ravinia Magazine
July 2013

The Paganini Caprices: A Lifelong Journey

Violinist.com
May 2023

The Real History and Works of Joseph Bologne

The Strad
April 2017

Master Class: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor