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Cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia signs with Arts Management Group
The Colombian cellist joins the roster for representation in North, Central and parts of South America
Violinist Gilles Apap takes up new role at Camerata Zürich
The French violinist will become artist in residence for two concert seasons from 2023/24
‘I’m always looking for something new’ - Midori: In love with music
Thomas May discovers how Midori’s remarkable range of commitments reflects her belief in art’s power to transform
The Strad Podcast #75: Patricia Kopatchinskaja on Brahms, Bartók and Janáček
The violinist speaks about doing justice to the composers’ wishes, as well as keeping the repertoire fresh and spontaneous
‘Translating the Arctic into music’: Violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing
The Norwegian violinist’s upcoming album celebrates the vast beauty of the Arctic region, which is under threat due to climate change
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
Masterclass: Joshua Bell on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1, third movement
Masterclass: Beethoven Grosse Fuge op.133 (part two)
Masterclass: Jack Liebeck on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1
Masterclass: Esther Yoo on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Third Movement
Masterclass: Rachel Barton Pine on Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Latest Magazine
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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Lucien Capet: The French Connection
Tully Potter examines his life and legacy of French violinist Lucien Capet
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‘I’m always looking for something new’ - Midori: In love with music
Thomas May discovers how Midori’s remarkable range of commitments reflects her belief in art’s power to transform
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Session Report: Timothy Ridout on recording the Elgar Cello Concerto for viola
British violist Timothy Ridout speaks to Carlos María Solare about adapting and recording the Elgar Cello Concerto
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In Focus: A 1953 Giuseppe Ornati violin
Alberto Giordano takes a look at a mid-20th-century Italian violin
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Sentimental Work: Schubert’s Eighth and Ninth symphonies
Recording Schubert’s Eighth and Ninth symphonies after a lifetime of earlier works was an intriguing challenge for veteran Catalan–Spanish gambist and conductor Jordi Savall
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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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‘No way fit to express an opinion’: From the archive: February 1933
Author and luthier Robert Alton rails against ‘The Amateur Violin Expert’ – even reserving a few harsh words for the professional expert as well
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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
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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‘No way fit to express an opinion’: From the archive: February 1933
Author and luthier Robert Alton rails against ‘The Amateur Violin Expert’ – even reserving a few harsh words for the professional expert as well
Luthier and bow maker Boyd Poulsen has died
The American polymath, a respected musician, lecturer and botanical expert, was 87 years old
In Focus: A 1953 Giuseppe Ornati violin
Alberto Giordano takes a look at a mid-20th-century Italian violin
US National Music Museum begins reopening project
The institution, which has been closed for several years, will reopen in phases throughout 2023
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?
‘No way fit to express an opinion’: From the archive: February 1933
Author and luthier Robert Alton rails against ‘The Amateur Violin Expert’ – even reserving a few harsh words for the professional expert as well
Luthier and bow maker Boyd Poulsen has died
The American polymath, a respected musician, lecturer and botanical expert, was 87 years old
In Focus: A 1953 Giuseppe Ornati violin
Alberto Giordano takes a look at a mid-20th-century Italian violin
US National Music Museum begins reopening project
The institution, which has been closed for several years, will reopen in phases throughout 2023
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?
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: Takács Quartet
Tim Homfray attends the performance of Britten, Bartók and Dvořák at London’s Wigmore Hall on 16 November 2022
Concert review: Emerson Quartet
Peter Quantrill attends the quartet’s final London concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall on 8 November 2022
Midori: Beethoven
A traversal of Beethoven sonatas that revels in song
Aaron Rosand: Beethoven, Brahms
Beautifully poised performances from a husband-and-wife team
Patricia Kopatchinskaja: Bartók, Brahms, Janáček
Two musical mavericks breathe fresh life into much-loved sonatas
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: Takács Quartet
Tim Homfray attends the performance of Britten, Bartók and Dvořák at London’s Wigmore Hall on 16 November 2022
Concert review: Emerson Quartet
Peter Quantrill attends the quartet’s final London concert at Queen Elizabeth Hall on 8 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
Midori: Beethoven
A traversal of Beethoven sonatas that revels in song
Aaron Rosand: Beethoven, Brahms
Beautifully poised performances from a husband-and-wife team
Patricia Kopatchinskaja: Bartók, Brahms, Janáček
Two musical mavericks breathe fresh life into much-loved sonatas
Artists
The Strad Podcast #75: Patricia Kopatchinskaja on Brahms, Bartók and Janáček
The violinist speaks about doing justice to the composers’ wishes, as well as keeping the repertoire fresh and spontaneous
‘Music so sublime it reaches heaven’: Gary Hoffman on the Schumann Cello Concerto
The cellist is preparing for an upcoming performance of the concerto arranged for strings. Hoffman tells the The Strad how it differs from the original orchestration
‘Translating the Arctic into music’: Violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing
The Norwegian violinist’s upcoming album celebrates the vast beauty of the Arctic region, which is under threat due to climate change
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