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Queensland Symphony Orchestra appoints Hyung Suk Bae as principal cello
Cellist Hyung Suk Bae steps up to the position having served in the orchestra as acting principal cello since 2020 and associate principal cello since 2018
Long-standing Boston Symphony Orchestra principal double bassist announces retirement
Edwin Barker was appointed to the role nearly 50 years ago in 1976
Violinist Alena Baeva signs with Harrison Parrott
The Luxembourgish violinist joins the roster for worldwide general management
Playing Hub
‘This violoncello is perhaps the most perfect specimen’- From the archive: August 1924
William Whitehouse, a professor at London’s Royal College of Music, recalls some stories about his friend and fellow cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti (1822–1901)
The musical pride of France: The Capuçon brothers’ Olympic journey (so far!)
Following French cellist Gautier Capucon’s recent performance in front of the Olympic lantern, here’s a look at the brother duo’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games’ preparations
Barefoot in winter: Tina Davidson on composing for strings
US composer Tina Davidson on her ’lifelong love affair with the string family’ and the creative journey behind her new album for string quartet and piano
Chamber music is the best way to nurture motivation and passion in young musicians: cellist Dmitri Atapine
The co-director of Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute Young Performers Program outlines how chamber music can provide an inspirational whirlwind for aspiring musicians and artists
Postcard from Norway: Bergen International Festival
At the Bergen International Festival in Norway, Tim Homfray enjoyed some first-rate chamber performances as well as Hardanger fiddle music – and an unlikely heatwave
Great violinists: Arthur Grumiaux
Julian Haylock examines a performer whose aristocratic poise and purity of tone combined to perfection in Bach and Mozart, in this article from June 2010
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A Stradivarian bow: a jewel of four facets
Recent research on the 17th- and 18th-century bows in the collection of the Musée de la Musique in Paris led to the attribution of a bow stick to the Stradivari workshop. Marie-Ève Geeraert and Jean-Philippe Échard shed some light on their discovery of this one-of-a-kind artefact
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‘This violoncello is perhaps the most perfect specimen’- From the archive: August 1924
William Whitehouse, a professor at London’s Royal College of Music, recalls some stories about his friend and fellow cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti (1822–1901)
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A Stradivarian bow: a jewel of four facets
Recent research on the 17th- and 18th-century bows in the collection of the Musée de la Musique in Paris led to the attribution of a bow stick to the Stradivari workshop. Marie-Ève Geeraert and Jean-Philippe Échard shed some light on their discovery of this one-of-a-kind artefact
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Sentimental Work: Simone Lamsma on Britten’s Violin Concerto
The Dutch violinist feels a rapport with the sound world of Britten’s Violin Concerto, a piece that’s accompanied her since her success in the eponymous competition
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‘It’s incredibly important in one’s career to do it your own way’ - violinist Tasmin Little’s life lessons
The British violinist considers how to differentiate yourself as a musician and person
Competitions
Competitors announced at the Tibor Junior International Violin Competition
The participants will perform in the first round of the competition in Sion, Switzerland, on 20 August 2024, following the order draw on 19 August
Cello finalists announced at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition
The six finalists will perform both solo and orchestral works at the 26 July final
Candidates announced for the Lionel Tertis and Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competitions
More than 60 violists have been selected for the two competitions, which will take place in the UK in January 2025
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Premiere of the Month: Gabriela Lena Frank’s new Concerto Grosso
Indigenous Peruvian music inspires a new Concerto Grosso for the Takács Quartet
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: August 2024
The latest competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
Masterclass: Schubert Fantasy for violin and piano – part two
In the second of a two-part article, violinist Alena Baeva continues the exploration of this epic piece, which she sees as a metaphor for life
Masterclass: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider on Elgar’s Violin Concerto
The violin soloist, chamber musician and conductor gives practical advice on the great English composer’s noble string work. From November 2010
Masterclass: Schubert Fantasy for violin and piano – part two
In the second of a two-part article, violinist Alena Baeva continues the exploration of this epic piece, which she sees as a metaphor for life
Masterclass: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider on Elgar’s Violin Concerto
The violin soloist, chamber musician and conductor gives practical advice on the great English composer’s noble string work. From November 2010
Masterclass: Ida Haendel on Bach’s Chaconne in D minor
To mark the 120th anniversary of The Strad, the great virtuoso Ida Haendel draws on a lifetime of playing to explore what is for many the pinnacle of the solo violin repertoire. From the May 2010 issue.
The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy
How can adult students gain musical enrichment beyond the practice room? The violinist, teacher and podcaster shares her strategies
The Strad Podcast Episode #57: Augustin Hadelich on Recuerdos and Ricochet
Enjoy some ’R&R’: the violinist speaks about his new album, as well as a particularly tricky bowing technique
The Strad Podcast #114: exploring resources and finding your teaching style with cellist Guy Johnston
The cellist speaks about how resources left by renowned ‘cello gods,’ as well as fostering a community of sharing has informed his teaching methods throughout his career
The Strad Podcast #113: Uncovering Ysaÿe’s lost works with violinist Philippe Graffin
The violinist speaks about his efforts to bring Ysaÿe’s Poème concertant into the limelight
The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy
How can adult students gain musical enrichment beyond the practice room? The violinist, teacher and podcaster shares her strategies
The Strad Podcast Episode #57: Augustin Hadelich on Recuerdos and Ricochet
Enjoy some ’R&R’: the violinist speaks about his new album, as well as a particularly tricky bowing technique
The Strad Podcast #114: exploring resources and finding your teaching style with cellist Guy Johnston
The cellist speaks about how resources left by renowned ‘cello gods,’ as well as fostering a community of sharing has informed his teaching methods throughout his career
Competitions
Competitors announced at the Tibor Junior International Violin Competition
The participants will perform in the first round of the competition in Sion, Switzerland, on 20 August 2024, following the order draw on 19 August
Cello finalists announced at the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition
The six finalists will perform both solo and orchestral works at the 26 July final
Candidates announced for the Lionel Tertis and Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competitions
More than 60 violists have been selected for the two competitions, which will take place in the UK in January 2025
The Danish Quartet performs ‘Once a shoemaker’ (featuring a clog fiddle!)
The original composition by violinist Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen will feature on the quartet’s upcoming album Keel Road
The Danish Quartet performs ‘Once a shoemaker’ (featuring a clog fiddle!)
Documentary: World War II violin restored for nonprofit's music project
The complete recording of Spicy Odyssey for double bass and piano
The Piper of Windy Ha’ - James Ross and the Maxwell Quartet
The Lark Ascending for violin, orchestra… and choir!
New video: violinist Miranda Cuckson performs Scott Wollschleger’s ‘Secret Machine no.7’
Violinist Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque perform John Jenkins’s Fantasia Suite
Violinist Luka Faulisi plays ‘El Cant des Ocells’
New video: Novo Quartet performs Weinberg
Miró Quartet performs ‘Over the rainbow’
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A Stradivarian bow: a jewel of four facets
Recent research on the 17th- and 18th-century bows in the collection of the Musée de la Musique in Paris led to the attribution of a bow stick to the Stradivari workshop. Marie-Ève Geeraert and Jean-Philippe Échard shed some light on their discovery of this one-of-a-kind artefact
‘It’s a real partnership’: Rachel Podger on her violin and bow
Our August 2024 cover star discusses the tools of her trade
Trade Secrets: Bow tip replacement – part two
How to shape the new tip after having replaced the ebony and ivory
Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit at Reuning & Son Violins
Take a look at the second instalment of the international exhibit showcasing the work of outstanding women luthiers and musicians, held from 3 to 9 June 2024
Where science meets art: Positioning the f-holes
Inspired by the work of the illustrious Cremonese masters, Alvin Thomas King presents a practical method for modern-day luthiers to position the f-holes on an instrument
In Focus: A 1796 viola by Sebastian Dalinger
Rainer Michael Cocron examines the Austrian maker’s late 18th-century instrument
A Stradivarian bow: a jewel of four facets
Recent research on the 17th- and 18th-century bows in the collection of the Musée de la Musique in Paris led to the attribution of a bow stick to the Stradivari workshop. Marie-Ève Geeraert and Jean-Philippe Échard shed some light on their discovery of this one-of-a-kind artefact
‘It’s a real partnership’: Rachel Podger on her violin and bow
Our August 2024 cover star discusses the tools of her trade
Trade Secrets: Bow tip replacement – part two
How to shape the new tip after having replaced the ebony and ivory
Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit at Reuning & Son Violins
Take a look at the second instalment of the international exhibit showcasing the work of outstanding women luthiers and musicians, held from 3 to 9 June 2024
Where science meets art: Positioning the f-holes
Inspired by the work of the illustrious Cremonese masters, Alvin Thomas King presents a practical method for modern-day luthiers to position the f-holes on an instrument
In Focus: A 1796 viola by Sebastian Dalinger
Rainer Michael Cocron examines the Austrian maker’s late 18th-century instrument
Concert review: Tabea Zimmermann (viola) Kammerakademie Potsdam
Carlos Maria Solare attends the performance of Brahms, Hindemith and Sofia Gubaidulina’s at the Potsdam Nikolaisaal on 27 April 2024
Concert review: Geneva Lewis (violin) Georgijs Osokins (piano)
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Brahms, Scarlatti and Elgar at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 May 2024
Concert review: Takács Quartet, Marc-André Hamelin (piano)
Edward Bhesania watches the performance of Florence Price and Dvořák at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 May 2024
Mirò Quartet: Home
An all-American celebration of the concept of home
The Strad Recommends: Rose Wollman: Breaking Glass Ceilings: Music by Unruly Women
A new label more than lives up to its provocative title
The Strad Recommends: James Ehnes: Bernstein, Williams
An illuminating take on two American masters
Book review: Together on Strings
Celia Cobb goes through Esther Klein and Michael Dartsch’s collection of 23 ‘German and international’ song arrangements for young string players
Book review: The Power of Practice: How Music and Yoga Transformed the Life and Work of Yehudi Menuhin
Yung-Chiao Wei reads Kristin Wendland’s volume on the benefits of yoga for string players, focusing particularly on the regimen of Yehudi Menuhin
Book review: Up Bow, Down Bow: A Child with Down Syndrome and His Journey to Master the Cello
Jacqueline Vanasse reads an account of teaching a child with Down’s syndrome written by his mother and principal cello teacher
Debate
Opinion: Avoid overloading students with information
Double bassist Alex Ferkey believes that young string players are often derailed by information overload, and should trust more in unconscious processes when trying to perfect their technique
Opinion: Mass discardment of cheap bows
Cellist Andrew Janss was shocked to discover the phenomenon of the cheap, single-use bow: one that costs more to rehair than replace. He calls for a change in manufacturers’ attitudes to such waste
Debate
Opinion: Avoid overloading students with information
Double bassist Alex Ferkey believes that young string players are often derailed by information overload, and should trust more in unconscious processes when trying to perfect their technique
Opinion: Mass discardment of cheap bows
Cellist Andrew Janss was shocked to discover the phenomenon of the cheap, single-use bow: one that costs more to rehair than replace. He calls for a change in manufacturers’ attitudes to such waste
Accessories
Products August 2024: NuBow bamboo violin bow
A new bamboo bow offers a sustainable, wooden alternative to pernambuco
Products August 2024: Thomastik Dynamo viola strings
Thomastik adds a viola set to their recently released range
Products August 2024: Gewa Luthier II violin case
The new case in the company’s Luthier range
Concert review: Tabea Zimmermann (viola) Kammerakademie Potsdam
Carlos Maria Solare attends the performance of Brahms, Hindemith and Sofia Gubaidulina’s at the Potsdam Nikolaisaal on 27 April 2024
Concert review: Geneva Lewis (violin) Georgijs Osokins (piano)
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Brahms, Scarlatti and Elgar at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 May 2024
Concert review: Takács Quartet, Marc-André Hamelin (piano)
Edward Bhesania watches the performance of Florence Price and Dvořák at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 May 2024
Book review: Together on Strings
Celia Cobb goes through Esther Klein and Michael Dartsch’s collection of 23 ‘German and international’ song arrangements for young string players
Book review: The Power of Practice: How Music and Yoga Transformed the Life and Work of Yehudi Menuhin
Yung-Chiao Wei reads Kristin Wendland’s volume on the benefits of yoga for string players, focusing particularly on the regimen of Yehudi Menuhin
Book review: Up Bow, Down Bow: A Child with Down Syndrome and His Journey to Master the Cello
Jacqueline Vanasse reads an account of teaching a child with Down’s syndrome written by his mother and principal cello teacher
Mirò Quartet: Home
An all-American celebration of the concept of home
The Strad Recommends: Rose Wollman: Breaking Glass Ceilings: Music by Unruly Women
A new label more than lives up to its provocative title
The Strad Recommends: James Ehnes: Bernstein, Williams
An illuminating take on two American masters
Artists
Great violinists: Arthur Grumiaux
Julian Haylock examines a performer whose aristocratic poise and purity of tone combined to perfection in Bach and Mozart, in this article from June 2010
Great violinists: Eugène Ysaÿe
Matthew Rye examines the life of the great performer, conductor, composer and teacher whose full-bodied sound, broad tonal range and impeccable technique stemmed from years of hard practice
Great violinists: Nicolò Paganini
In a special feature marking The Strad’s 120th anniversary in May 2010, Julian Haylock examined perhaps the greatest violinist of them all
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