by Rigo Barrozo | Mar 23, 2022 | General News, Staff
Taking a break from going around the shop, I’d like to give you some cellists who I would consider my “cello heroes.” Steven Isserlis – his playing has captivated me since I first started playing cello. His use of gut strings on his Stradivarius gives a unique...
by John Rihani | Mar 18, 2022 | General News
This week we take a break from describing the differences between various items in the shop and focus instead on musicians who inspire us. Here are a few of my cello heroes from when I was a young cellist: Yo-Yo Ma – my formative years studying the cello were in the...
by Rigo Barrozo | Feb 14, 2022 | General News, Staff
Now that I am settled in to my new position and John has reintroduced himself, I thought it would be a good time to introduce myself as well. My name is Rigo Barrozo and I am the new specialist at Encore Orchestra Strings. I began my journey with Paige’s in June of...
by John Rihani | Feb 9, 2022 | General News, Staff
As we begin the second month of 2022 and look out at the horizon – hopefully at a post-pandemic world – we decided it would be a good idea to reintroduce the members of our team. My name is John Rihani and I am the manager of Encore Orchestral Strings. Paige’s Music...
by John Rihani | Jul 1, 2020 | General News
So many things are up in the air as everyone wades through uncharted waters when it comes to this worldwide pandemic that we are experiencing. Schools converted to e-learning, theaters have gone dark, concerts have been rescheduled, marching bands are putting...
by John Rihani | Apr 14, 2020 | General News
Beginning Tuesday, April 14th we will be open normal business hours to take phone, email, online orders and to provide contact-free curbside pick-up while our showrooms remain closed. We will also be running a modified delivery route to central locations in local...
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