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Juilliard Quartet violist Roger Tapping has died
The British viola player and prolific chamber musician succumbed to cancer on 18 January 2022, aged 61
The Strad Podcast Episode #28: Alexandra Conunova on losing her Guadagnini violin
Conunova’s violin was seized by customs officials at Chișinău airport in October 2021. She shares what happened on that day, as well as how she finally managed to get the instrument back after two months
Sentimental Work: Guy Johnston
The Walton Cello Concerto brings back fond memories for the British cellist, from one of his first concerts to a recent performance by early mentor Steven Isserlis
‘A teacher should be most aware of a student’s health, both mental and physical’ - bassist Mary Condliffe
‘A feeling of waves and lightness’ - Francesca Dego on performing Mozart Violin Concerto no.4
Four insights on the Prelude from Bach’s Cello Suite no.1 in G major
The Power of a Performance Psychologist
Masterclass: Ray Chen on Mozart Violin Concerto no.3
Francesca Dego offers tips on Mozart Violin Concerto no.4 in our January 2022 issue. Here’s a throwback to January 2016, where Ray Chen gives bowings, fingerings and ideas for interpretation in the first movement of the popular G major Concerto K216
Editor's pick
‘People hadn’t heard live music for so long, and were so happy and grateful for the experience’ - Steven Isserlis on performing Bach
The January 2022 cover star speaks to Charlotte Smith about studying the Bach Cello Suites in the form of his new companion book, as well as performing during the pandemic
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‘‘I'm not saying that I wouldn't ever listen to a performance of Bach on steel strings – I would, and I might enjoy it – but, for me, it has to be gut’
UK cellist Steven Isserlis discusses his new Bach companion and recording an album of solo works by British composers.
‘The Greek cross on the label evokes the lutherie traditions of Cremona’
Examining Guadagnini's 1773 'Cozio' viola from the start of the maker's Turin period.
''When the legs are free to move as we play, the stability and strength of the back is enhanced, also allowing better poise of the head on the neck''
Going down different Alexander technique 'pathways' can help all kinds of string players.
''There's always a direct line from the audience to us, and there's nowhere to hide'' Alexander Gilman, artistic director of the LGT Young Soloists on the group's new recording of Philip Glass.
If Stradivari had used different wood for his 1715 'Titian' violin what difference would it make to the sound?
''If you've got the energy and a few good ideas, this is the moment when you can get noticed'' Opportunities for young musicians in a post-Covid world .
Steven Isserlis: Instinctive performer
Steven Isserlis used the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 to work on a trio of projects: a companion to Bach’s Cello Suites, a new performing edition of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and a recording of British solo cello music – as the cellist tells Charlotte Smith
Bach Second Cello Suite – Prelude: A small but crucial omission
The final five bars of the Prelude to Bach’s Second Cello Suite are often misinterpreted by performers, argues Mats Lidström, Leo Stern Professor of Cello at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Here he traces the source of the problem back to the ink- and paper-saving abbreviations of Baroque composers
Wilma Smith: Life Lessons
The Antipodean violinist on how chamber music and seizing opportunities made for a varied career in the New Zealand Quartet and as concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Masterclass: Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro op.70
Cellist Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt discusses how to produce a true legato and varied tone colours appropriate to this tempestuous work. From February 2016
Analysis January 2022: Remote possibilities
Launched last year, the ABRSM’s online Grade 5 theory exam proved controversial among students and teachers alike. How has the board responded, and have matters improved? By Peter Somerford
Competitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
January 2022: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the January 2022 issue
Soundpost: Letters to the Editor January 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: January 2022 issue
Violinist Cristian Grajner de Sá performs Ravel’s Tzigane
Violinist Cristian Grajner de Sá performs the final section of Ravel’s Tzigane in this concert recorded live from November 2021. He performs with the Gulbenkian Orchestra under the baton of Lina González-Granados at the Grande Auditório of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon.
Violinist Cristian Grajner de Sá performs Ravel’s Tzigane
Henning Kraggerud performs Mozart Violin Concerto no.4
The violin made from indigenous African tonewoods
Orchestra of the Swan perform 'Dives and Lazarus'
Yo-Yo Ma performs the Bourrées from Bach Cello Suite no.3
Prague Cello Quartet perform ‘I Dreamed a Dream’
Berlin Philharmonic cellists perform ‘Jingle Bells’
Bottesini Bass Concerto no.2 …arranged for two basses!
Cellist Clare Monfredo performs Caroline Shaw’s ‘In Manus Tuas’
Orchestra of the Swan: The making of ‘Labyrinths’
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Three copies of Stradivari’s ‘Titian’ violin
In this extract from the January 2022 issue, Jesús Alejandro Torres introduces a study in which three copies of Stradivari’s ‘Titian’ violin were made from wood of different densities
Photo gallery: Violin made from salvaged floorboards of Shackleton’s former home
Edinburgh-based luthier Steve Burnett crafted the violin, marking the centenary of the legendary explorer’s death
‘The best viola of mine’ - Count Cozio’s 1773 Guadagnini viola
Alberto Giordano and Barthelemy Garnier examine the business agreement between G.B Guadagnini and Count Cozio di Salabue that allowed the luthier to create a new style of viola, in this excerpt from the January 2022 issue
Copying the ‘Titian’: A study in scarlet
Jesús Alejandro Torres reports on a study by the Violin Making School of Mexico, in which three copies of Stradivari’s ‘Titian’ violin were made using wood of varying densities, to examine their signature modes and player preferences
Luthier Marten Cornelissen has died
The Dutch-born craftsman made more than 600 instruments during his lifetime
Jeff Phillips named Chicago School of Violin Making associate director
The American luthier has won several awards at the Violin Society of America’s making competition
Concert review: Brentano Quartet, Pacifica Quartet, American String Quartet, Anton Nel (piano) Eighth Blackbird, Telegraph Quartet, Charles Neidich (Clarinet) Emerson Quartet
Bruce Hodges attends a performance marking the 50th anniversary of the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation at The Town Hall on 8 October 2021
Concert review: Kronos Quartet, Special Music School Quartet, Kodak Quartet
Leah Hollingsworth hears a collection of new works at the Merkin Concert Hall on 21 October 2021
Concert review: Takács Quartet, Garrick Ohlsson (piano)
Leah Hollingsworth attends the performance of Brahms at New York’s 92Y on 23 October 2021
Concert review: Jerusalem Quartet, Amanda Forsyth (cello)
Dennis Rooney attends a recital of Haydn, Schubert and Shostakovich at New York’s 92Y on 6 November 2021
Concert review: Nicolas Altstaedt (cello) London Philharmonic Orchestra/Edward Gardner
Peter Quantrill hears a performance of Lutosławski at the Royal Festival Hall on 1 October 2021
Concert review: Pekka Kuusisto (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra/Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Peter Quantrill gives his thoughts on a new concerto by Bryce Dessner, at the Royal Festival Hall on 3 October 2021
Debate
Opinion: To speak plainly
Teaching a young student with Down’s syndrome has taught Jacqueline Vanasse the value of simple concepts and hands-on rewards
Opinion: Playing the game
In addition to technical mastery, musicians need to understand the ‘game rules’ of every performing tradition and musical culture, write Dudok Quartet Amsterdam musicians Judith van Driel and David Faber
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Products January 2022: Schilbach flexible steel ruler
A flexible ruler, made from spring-tempered stainless steel
Products January 2022: For-Tune Opal Titan strings
For-Tune adds G and C strings to its Opal Titan cello set
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