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Violinist Ida Haendel on Brahms's Violin Concerto
In a special tribute to Ida Haendel, we are republishing some archive content related to the late violinist. Here is she is, explaining why the Brahms concerto is such a demanding and an inspirational piece of music
Harrogate International Festivals to put on virtual arts weekender
The HIF Weekender runs from 23-26 July
Current issue
July
We celebrate the centenary of the great American violinist Isaac Stern with a closer look at his chamber music performances and recordings. There’s an in-depth examination of the 1694 ‘Benecke’ Stradivari violin – an exceptional example of the master’s ‘Long Pattern’ period. Plus, leading soloists talk about writing their own cadenzas.
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on working with conductors
The American musician discusses performing concertos with conductors and how she navigates interpretative disagreements
Luthier creates tiny playable violins during lockdown
Bavarian violin maker Maria Sandner’s creations can be just 10cm long
Vihuela de Arco: Unlocking the secrets of the past
A popular instrument of the Middle Ages, the vihuela de arco is only known today from contemporary references and pictures. Javier Martínez explains its significance in the history of bowed instruments, and debunks some of the myths surrounding it
In Focus: A 1770s violin by Giovanni Antonio Marchi
Written by Alberto Giordano
Trade Secrets: Designing a bridge for a violin with distorted arching
A solution to a common problem in antique instruments
My Space: Giorgio Grisales
Cremona, Italy
Making Matters: In praise of cypress
The wood of the cypress tree can seem like an unusual alternative for spruce, but both its figure and relative density make it a desirable option. Alan Beavitt explains why he has used it for several instruments
Opinion: Best of both worlds
If we work together and communicate effectively there is no reason why a student cannot benefit from lessons with more than one instrumental tutor, writes Celia Cobb
Masterclass: Tai Murray on Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto Part 1
In the first of two articles, violinist Tai Murray discusses individuality, balance and tempo in the lengthy first movement of the op.56 concerto for piano, cello and violin
Products July 2020: Instrument protector
Hand-stitched under what the maker calls ‘sustainable, socio-economically fair conditions’, these fabric ‘cocoons’ are designed to offer an additional protective layer inside the case and keep the instrument free from dust. They are available in various fabrics, from patterned kimono silks to vintage cotton brocade, and to fit violins and ...
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One performer plays Mendelssohn’s Octet
The Swedish violinist Malin Broman plays Mendelssohn’s String Octet - all by herself!
One performer plays Mendelssohn’s Octet
Inside the album: Kronos Quartet’s Black Angels
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: Global Gala 2020
United Strings of Europe give one of the UK’s first post-lockdown concerts
Two fingered violinist plays Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Ray Chen compares a $69 factory-made violin with a $10m Stradivari
Lockdown commissions 2: Lawrence Power plays Garth Knox’s Quartet for One
Pforte plays string sextet arrangement of Schubert piano sonata
Quartet performs to audience of 2,292 plants
Violinist Isaac Stern plays Wieniawski Polonaise no.1 in 1955
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Live stream review: Music Never Sleeps NYC
Bruce Hodges watches the marathon music event, curated by cellist Jan Vogler, on 27–28 March, reviewing some of the live performances by string players
Concert review: Zuill Bailey (cello) South Florida Symphony Orchestra/Sebrina María Alfonso
Dennis Rooney visits Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center for the Performing Arts for the concert on 5 March
Book review: W.E. Hill & Sons: Violin Makers 1880–1936
Philip Kass reviews a history and analysis of the British violin making firm’s legacy
Book review: The Karen Tuttle Legacy. A Resource and Guide for Viola Students, Teachers and Performers
Carlos Maria Solare reviews a book dedicated to the celebrated viola teacher, born 100 years ago this year
Julien Chauvin: Vivaldi
Beguilingly radiant playing in the latest release in Naïve’s Vivaldi series
Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Sibelius, Tjeknavorian
The Strad Issue: July 2020
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