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UK cellist Alexander Cameron dies aged 100
The Dundee-born musician performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra for 25 years
Violinist named new chief conductor of Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Roberto González-Monjas will begin the post for the 2024/25 season
Violinist Marc Bouchkov signs with Keynote Artist Management
The violinist joins the roster immediately for general management
Inclusive and brave programming: Solem Quartet and Bushra El-Turk
The quartet and composer share the motivation behind an upcoming collaboration
Words of Wisdom: Cellist Nelson Cooke
The former principal cellist of the London Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras shared his musical insights in our September 2011 issue
The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic: Better by the dozen
Katinka Welz speaks to members of the ensemble about its history and popularity
Session Report: The Tippett Quartet on recording Korngold’s string quartets
Members of the Tippett Quartet talk to Jessica Duchen about recording Korngold’s string quartets
‘Her physical strength is great’ - From the archive: April 1923
A review from the archive of Portuguese cellist Guilhermina Suggia
Sentimental Work: Tanja Tetzlaff on Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto
Despite being a challenging piece, the Lutosławski Cello Concerto brings back memories for the German cellist, from her tutor Heinrich Schiff to her own teaching experience
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In Focus: a c.1767 Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin
Kai Dase takes a look at a violin by the Florentine maker
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Trade Secrets: Making purfling with fish glue
A flexible method for luthiers who prefer to make their own purfling rather than buy it ready-made
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In Focus: a c.1767 Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin
Kai Dase takes a look at a violin by the Florentine maker
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Sentimental Work: Viotti’s Ranz des Vaches
Peter Sheppard Skærved on how Viotti’s short piece Ranz des Vaches had a seismic effect on him
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Postcard from Kerteminde: Chamber Music at Lundsgaard
The beautiful Lundsgaard Estate on the Danish island of Funen is the setting for an imaginative summer chamber music festival, as Emma Baker discovers
Competitions
Winners announced at the 2023 Plowman Chamber Music Competition
Houston-based Trio Menil scooped the grand prize of $5,000 along with a future performance opportunity
Sphinx Organization awards 2023 Medals of Excellence
The medals recognise extraordinary Black and Latinx classical musicians and come with a $50,000 career grant
Winners announced at 15th International Mozart Competition
The Arete Quartet from South Korea took first prize of €20,000 in the string quartet category
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‘Played with a bamboo chopstick’ - Premiere of the Month: A world of difference
A cello concerto based on musical contrasts
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: April 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
Masterclass: Beethoven Cello Sonata no.4 in C major
Cellist Amit Peled gives his thoughts on a second movement of introspection and wild exploration, written as the composer was coming to terms with his hearing loss
Masterclass: Antje Weithaas on Brahms Violin Concerto part 1
In the first of a two-part article, Antje Weithaas discusses mystery and contrast in the first movement of this great work
Masterclass: Beethoven Cello Sonata no.4 in C major
Cellist Amit Peled gives his thoughts on a second movement of introspection and wild exploration, written as the composer was coming to terms with his hearing loss
Masterclass: Antje Weithaas on Brahms Violin Concerto part 1
In the first of a two-part article, Antje Weithaas discusses mystery and contrast in the first movement of this great work
Masterclass: Mozart Violin Concerto no.4 in D major K218
Violinist Francesca Dego looks at how to play the final movement of this violin concerto with direction, musicality and a sense of fun
The Strad Podcast #79: Iris Zhulla on bow repair and restoration
Iris shares her philosophy behind repairing bows, as well as some simple tips for keeping one’s bow in good health
The Strad Podcast #78: Seth Parker Woods on practising octaves for cellists
The cellist shares his strategies for breaking down this tricky technical concept
The Strad Podcast #79: Iris Zhulla on bow repair and restoration
Iris shares her philosophy behind repairing bows, as well as some simple tips for keeping one’s bow in good health
The Strad Podcast #78: Seth Parker Woods on practising octaves for cellists
The cellist shares his strategies for breaking down this tricky technical concept
The Strad Podcast #77: 2023 Sphinx Competition winner Njioma Grevious
The violinist shares her strategies for competition and performance preparation, as well as how she embodies the character of a piece on stage
Competitons
Winners announced at the 2023 Plowman Chamber Music Competition
Houston-based Trio Menil scooped the grand prize of $5,000 along with a future performance opportunity
Sphinx Organization awards 2023 Medals of Excellence
The medals recognise extraordinary Black and Latinx classical musicians and come with a $50,000 career grant
Winners announced at 15th International Mozart Competition
The Arete Quartet from South Korea took first prize of €20,000 in the string quartet category
Cracking reels from Irish fiddler Johnny Doherty
The folk musician, seen here playing in 1960, had an enormous impact on the music of his home country of Donegal
Cracking reels from Irish fiddler Johnny Doherty
Renaud Capuçon and Martha Argerich perform Franck’s Violin Sonata
The Valencia Baryton Project performs Haydn
Cremonese measurements: the use of the Roman oncia
Schubert transports me to another world: violinist Stella Chen
VivaViola! presents livestreamed series of events
Maxim Vengerov performs Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata for Violin and Piano
Orchestra of the Swan performs Bach Prelude in B minor
Mozart on a matched quartet: the Leonkoro Quartet play on award-winning instruments
Peter Sheppard Skærved on the ‘Pierre Rode’ Stradivari
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In Focus: a c.1767 Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin
Kai Dase takes a look at a violin by the Florentine maker
Trade Secrets: Making purfling with fish glue
A flexible method for luthiers who prefer to make their own purfling rather than buy it ready-made
Analysis April 2023: Brexit troubles faced by publishers and auction houses
Brexit continues to blight the UK music industry and businesses such as auction houses and music publishers are among the affected parties
Back in stock at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 1-5
The five volumes comprise articles on all aspects of stringed instrument making and restoration
The man of property: Who was Baron Johann Knoop?
Clifford Hall tells the story of the German collector Baron Johann Knoop
Value judgements: What is your time and labour worth?
Benjamin Schilbach gives a guide to determining an hourly rate as the cost of living rises daily
In Focus: a c.1767 Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin
Kai Dase takes a look at a violin by the Florentine maker
Trade Secrets: Making purfling with fish glue
A flexible method for luthiers who prefer to make their own purfling rather than buy it ready-made
Analysis April 2023: Brexit troubles faced by publishers and auction houses
Brexit continues to blight the UK music industry and businesses such as auction houses and music publishers are among the affected parties
Back in stock at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 1-5
The five volumes comprise articles on all aspects of stringed instrument making and restoration
The man of property: Who was Baron Johann Knoop?
Clifford Hall tells the story of the German collector Baron Johann Knoop
Value judgements: What is your time and labour worth?
Benjamin Schilbach gives a guide to determining an hourly rate as the cost of living rises daily
Concert review: Liam Byrne (viola da gamba/electronics)
Edward Bhesania visits London’s Kings Place for the performance of Picforth, Alex Mills and Nico Muhly on 20 January 2023
Concert review: Doric Quartet
Tim Homfray attends the performance of Haydn and Beethoven at London’s Wigmore Hall on 23 January 2023
Festival review: Heidelberg String Quartet Festival
Carlos María Solare reports from the German city, held at the Alte Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg from 19 to 22 January 2023
Peter Herresthal: Mazzoli
Ideal interpretations of powerful, moving music
Marcello Scandelli: Durante, Fiorenza, Porpora
Contrapuntal élan from a Neapolitan master
Ruth Killius, Thomas Zehetmair: Casken, Bartók, Beethoven
Intensity aplenty from a husband-and-wife team
Book review: What She’s Like: A Memoir
Ruth Hallows reviews the autobiography of Helen O’Hara, best known as the violinist in 80s pop band Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Book review: Bach Revealed: A Player’s Guide to the Solo Cello Suites by J.S. Bach
Janet Banks reviews a new concept of learning and playing Bach’s Cello Suites
Book review: Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
David Lasserson reviews Chris Haigh’s latest exploration of American fiddle music
Debate
Opinion: Are regional differences in orchestral tuning really necessary?
Historically, orchestras have tuned to slightly different versions of the note A. Thomas Eisner wonders whether such gradations really matter
‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
Debate
Opinion: Are regional differences in orchestral tuning really necessary?
Historically, orchestras have tuned to slightly different versions of the note A. Thomas Eisner wonders whether such gradations really matter
‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
Accessories
Products April 2023: Warchal Timbre viola strings
A gut-string sound with modern technology
Products April 2023: DemengaSound cello tailpiece
A new tailpiece for a freer sound
Products April 2023: Negri Eternity case
A modern addition to the company’s collection
Concert review: Liam Byrne (viola da gamba/electronics)
Edward Bhesania visits London’s Kings Place for the performance of Picforth, Alex Mills and Nico Muhly on 20 January 2023
Concert review: Doric Quartet
Tim Homfray attends the performance of Haydn and Beethoven at London’s Wigmore Hall on 23 January 2023
Festival review: Heidelberg String Quartet Festival
Carlos María Solare reports from the German city, held at the Alte Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg from 19 to 22 January 2023
Book review: What She’s Like: A Memoir
Ruth Hallows reviews the autobiography of Helen O’Hara, best known as the violinist in 80s pop band Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Book review: Bach Revealed: A Player’s Guide to the Solo Cello Suites by J.S. Bach
Janet Banks reviews a new concept of learning and playing Bach’s Cello Suites
Book review: Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
David Lasserson reviews Chris Haigh’s latest exploration of American fiddle music
Peter Herresthal: Mazzoli
Ideal interpretations of powerful, moving music
Marcello Scandelli: Durante, Fiorenza, Porpora
Contrapuntal élan from a Neapolitan master
Ruth Killius, Thomas Zehetmair: Casken, Bartók, Beethoven
Intensity aplenty from a husband-and-wife team
Artists
How I prepare Bach’s Cello Suites: Christopher Suckling
Christopher Suckling muses on what we know, and what we don’t, about Bach’s Cello Suites
Words of Wisdom: Cellist Nelson Cooke
The former principal cellist of the London Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras shared his musical insights in our September 2011 issue
‘Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto is physically demanding’: Nemanja Radulović
The violinist shares his thoughts on this challenging, yet beautiful work
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