Episode 11: Rachel Barton Pine discusses violin mutes with Fred Spector

Rachel Barton Pine interviews long-time Chicago Symphony violinist Fred Spector, owner of 5,000 stringed instrument mutes. Rachel demonstrates many different kinds (wood, leather, ivory, tortoiseshell, metal, and more), and plays 3 muted pieces from her new CD, "American Virtuosa: Tribute to Maud Powell."  Includes the complete bonus track from the album, "La Fleurie" by Francois Couperin, arranged by Powell. For more information about Maud Powell, please visit www.maudpowell.org.  To purchase Rachel's new CD, please visit www.rachelbartonpine.com/merchandise.htm.playing time: 33:59SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST ON I-TUNES! Do you have a question you'd like Rachel to answer on her podcast? Just send your question via text or as an MP3 attachment to   [email protected]   Thanks for listening! visit Rachel online: www.rachelbartonpine.com www.myspace.com/rachelbartonpine www.youtube.com/RachelBartonPine Rachel Barton Pine's podcast is produced by Windy Apple Studios www.windyapple.com