Fred Child, popular host of the American Public Media radio program Performance Today, moderates what promises to be a lively discussion between CMS violinists Bella Hristova, Sean Lee, Richard Lin, Aaron Boyd; prolific composer for the violin David Serkin Ludwig; and the incomparable contemporary violin maker Samuel Zygmuntowicz. The combined perspectives of players, composer, luthier, and classical music media personality will provide a vivid picture of the violin’s role in today’s musical scene and will point directly toward the future of majestic violin tradition.