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‘An appearance of delicacy’ - Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ 1736 violin: Beauty from the Beast
‘It’s all about the tone and colours’: Anastasiya Petryshak on Ravel
Auction Report February 2023: Rarities and English gems
Johannes Moser: Martinů
Finalists announced for 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
Long read: Remembering Jacqueline du Pré
Friends, fellow musicians and ex-pupils pay tribute to superstar cellist Jacqueline de Pré in February 1988, four months after she succumbed to multiple sclerosis
Great Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
The Strad Podcast #74: Violinist Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen on new Nordic folk music
Rune speaks about a new educational resource ‘Handed On’, which aims to pass on folk music traditions to the next generation
Great Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
Masterclass: Joshua Bell on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1, third movement
The American violinist discusses gypsy style, charisma, flair and contrast in the lively third movement of this much-loved work
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Inside February's magazine
The French cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca talks to Charlotte Gardner about his influences, tutors, predilection for eclectic repertoire, and his new recording Legacy
Luthier Pierre Flavetta presents a historical analysis of Cremonese Varnish used by the old Italian masters to bring colour to their instruments
The 19th-century French violinist and author of Superior Bowing Technique Lucien Capet was among the most influential pedagogues of his time. Tully Potter explains why
Violist Timothy Ridout speaks to Carlos María Solare about adapting Tertis’s transcription of Elgar’s Cello Concerto and recording it along with a Bloch suite
The Japanese-born US violinist Midori is celebrating her 40th year on stage. She talks to Thomas May about her formative influences, collaborations and myriad projects
Yann Poulain takes a look at CNC Archings
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‘An appearance of delicacy’ - Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ 1736 violin: Beauty from the Beast
Although Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ is best known for his wild, unruly later masterpieces, the 1736 ‘Cessole’, ‘Teja–Ferni’ violin reveals his softer side, as Carlo Chiesa explains
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Long read: Remembering Jacqueline du Pré
Friends, fellow musicians and ex-pupils pay tribute to superstar cellist Jacqueline de Pré in February 1988, four months after she succumbed to multiple sclerosis
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Great Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
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Elgar Cello Concerto: The classic interpretation
Jacqueline du Pré’s 1965 recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto set the benchmark for every cellist who followed her. Tully Potter explores the enduring popularity of her powerful and iconic performance
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‘Education never stops’ - Joshua Bell’s life lessons
The American violinist discusses his varied experiences with teachers and the importance of learning from everyone
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‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
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Auction Report February 2023: Rarities and English gems
A unique Stradivari viola and a record-breaking Daniel Parker viola were among the highlights of the London sales in October 2022. Kevin MacDonald reports
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Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
Yehudi Menuhin School students perform ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year’
The Yehudi Menuhin School students share some Christmas cheer with their homage to the school’s founder and Stéphane Grappelli
Yehudi Menuhin School students perform ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year’
PUBLIQuartet performs ‘What is American’
Belcea Quartet performs Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge op.133
Violinist performs The Snowman… 450 feet above ground!
‘A perfect piece of music’: Cellist Hannah Roberts performs Elgar
Future of pernambuco under discussion at CITES convention
Vadym Makarenko and Infermi d’Amore perform a reconstructed Vivaldi concerto
The Riot Ensemble performs ‘drop after drop’ by Maxim Shalygin
Watch: the Brandenburg Concertos from the Edinburgh International Festival
‘The Makers’: a video series of luthier interviews
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Auction Report February 2023: Rarities and English gems
A unique Stradivari viola and a record-breaking Daniel Parker viola were among the highlights of the London sales in October 2022. Kevin MacDonald reports
Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
Cremonese Varnish: Coats of many colours
Pierre Flavetta reveals the results of his historical research into the colourants and methods available to the luthiers of Stradivari’s day
The art of Computer Numerical Control arching
Yann Poulain reveals his method for roughing out the arching of the front and back plates using the technology
‘I’m happy to show them around’ - My Space: David Ayache
Visit a 13th-century workshop in the heart of Montpellier, France
In Focus: A 1679 violin by Hendrick Aerninck
Michel Samson presents the 17th-century Dutch instrument
Auction Report February 2023: Rarities and English gems
A unique Stradivari viola and a record-breaking Daniel Parker viola were among the highlights of the London sales in October 2022. Kevin MacDonald reports
Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
Cremonese Varnish: Coats of many colours
Pierre Flavetta reveals the results of his historical research into the colourants and methods available to the luthiers of Stradivari’s day
The art of Computer Numerical Control arching
Yann Poulain reveals his method for roughing out the arching of the front and back plates using the technology
‘I’m happy to show them around’ - My Space: David Ayache
Visit a 13th-century workshop in the heart of Montpellier, France
In Focus: A 1679 violin by Hendrick Aerninck
Michel Samson presents the 17th-century Dutch instrument
Concert review: Carducci Quartet
Edward Bhesania visits London’s Milton Court Concert Hall on 24 November 2022 for the performance of works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn
Concert review: Elias Quartet
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Haydn and Beethoven at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 November 2022
Concert review: Diana Tishchenko (violin) José Gallardo (piano)
Edward Bhesania hears the performance of Bach, Fazil Say, Vasco Mendonça and Maxim Shalygin at London’s LSO St Luke’s on 18 November 2022
Johannes Moser: Martinů
An equal partnership sheds new light on these mid-20th century masterpieces
Leonard Elschenbroich: Brahms Analogue
Classic recording techniques meld perfectly with modern mastery
Arve Tellefsen et al: Sculpted Sound
An experiment in sonics that doesn’t always pay off
Book review: Top Secrets for Cellists: An Organized Method of String Playing
Janet Banks reviews a new edition of János Starker’s treatise on cello performance
Book review: The Carlo Bergonzi Violins in Baron Johann Knoop’s Collection
The Carlo Bergonzi Violins in Baron Johann Knoop’s Collection
Book review: Suzuki: The Man and His Dream to Teach the Children of the World
Andrew Braddock, editor of the American Suzuki Journal, reviews Eri Hotta’s biography of the founder of the Suzuki method
Debate
‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
‘Cut the Stradivari cord’ - Opinion
Luthier Paris Andrew argues that, rather than copying Antonio Stradivari models, makers should study other beautiful instruments that exist
Debate
‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
‘Cut the Stradivari cord’ - Opinion
Luthier Paris Andrew argues that, rather than copying Antonio Stradivari models, makers should study other beautiful instruments that exist
Accessories
Products February 2023: Wiseman Pyramid cello case
A uniquely shaped case designed for stability
Products February 2023: Corelli Solea violin strings
Two new tensions for an established range
Products February 2023: Müsing carbon fibre double bass bow
A new bow with the future in mind
Concert review: Carducci Quartet
Edward Bhesania visits London’s Milton Court Concert Hall on 24 November 2022 for the performance of works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn
Concert review: Elias Quartet
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Haydn and Beethoven at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 November 2022
Concert review: Diana Tishchenko (violin) José Gallardo (piano)
Edward Bhesania hears the performance of Bach, Fazil Say, Vasco Mendonça and Maxim Shalygin at London’s LSO St Luke’s on 18 November 2022
Book review: Top Secrets for Cellists: An Organized Method of String Playing
Janet Banks reviews a new edition of János Starker’s treatise on cello performance
Book review: The Carlo Bergonzi Violins in Baron Johann Knoop’s Collection
The Carlo Bergonzi Violins in Baron Johann Knoop’s Collection
Book review: Suzuki: The Man and His Dream to Teach the Children of the World
Andrew Braddock, editor of the American Suzuki Journal, reviews Eri Hotta’s biography of the founder of the Suzuki method
Johannes Moser: Martinů
An equal partnership sheds new light on these mid-20th century masterpieces
Leonard Elschenbroich: Brahms Analogue
Classic recording techniques meld perfectly with modern mastery
Arve Tellefsen et al: Sculpted Sound
An experiment in sonics that doesn’t always pay off
Artists
Long read: Remembering Jacqueline du Pré
Friends, fellow musicians and ex-pupils pay tribute to superstar cellist Jacqueline de Pré in February 1988, four months after she succumbed to multiple sclerosis
Great Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
Words of Wisdom: Cellist Bernard Gregor-Smith
The cellist of the Lindsay and Dante Quartets shares some observations from his chamber music career
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