All Artists articles – Page 16
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VideoPrepare with Nicky: Introduction - Meet Your Tutors
With only 33 days until the Benedetti Sessions - Nicola Benedetti’s series of orchestra-based weekend workshops which aim to address the needs of young musicians and of teachers - the violinist is launching a video a day. And she’s starting by introducing some of the tutors involved. ‘The good news’, ...
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VideoMariss Jansons conducts Rossini’s William Tell Overture
Guest cellist Mischa Meyer performs the opening solo
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ReviewAnne-Sophie Mutter: John Williams Across the Stars
Star violinist turns her hand to the movie music of our time
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VideoKronos Quartet performs One Earth, One People, One Love
Watch the official music video for One Earth, One People, One Love, the final movement of Sun Rings, a 2002 collaboration between Kronos and composer Terry Riley. The first full recording of Sun Rings was released by Nonesuch Records in August.The piece is scored for string quartet, chorus and pre-recorded ...
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VideoItzhak Perlman discusses his early days as a musician
In this interview, originally aired in June 2019, Itzhak Perlman discusses his early days as a musician and his battle with polio.
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Focus10 playing tips by violist Lionel Tertis
Sydney Errington, who was to become principal violist of The Hallé, was a student of the great British violist Lionel Tertis in the 1930s. Here, taken from Errington's notebook, are some of the things Tertis told him during his introductory lesson: 1 Feel every note you are performing all the ...
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VideoSheku Kanneh-Mason recording Elgar at Abbey Road Studios
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason recording the Elgar Cello Concerto with Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra, in June 2019 at Abbey Road Studios. The 20-year-old soloist will release his new album, Elgar, on Decca Classics on 10 January 2020. The recording also includes a new arrangement of Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’ from ...
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FeatureGautier Capuçon plays Bloch to mark anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The cellist Gautier Capuçon plays the Prière from Ernest Bloch’s ‘from Jewish Life’ at the memorial of the Berlin wall to mark the 30th anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Wall.
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NewsJoshua Bell extends Academy of St Martin in the Fields contract until 2023
The musician has led the London-based chamber orchestra since 2011, succeeding founder Sir Neville Marriner
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NewsLeon Bosch awarded honorary Fellowship of RNCM
The double bassist will receive his award at the college on 10th December
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VideoRostropovich plays Bach at the Checkpoint Charlie
This footage from November 1989, two days after the official fall of the Berlin Wall, shows Mstislav Rostropovich giving an impromptu performance of Bach’s cello suites at the Checkpoint C crossing point between East and West Berlin. Read our article ‘Witnesses to the fall’, from the March 2014 issue, ...
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NewsSteven Isserlis to join roster of Columbia artists New York
The cellist will be managed by Martin Wittenberg
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VideoJames Ehnes on the essence of mindful practice
In this podcast, James Ehnes talks about what the essence of mindful instrumental practice is: having a clear goal, work efficiently, listen intently, and connecting with others.
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VideoChristian Tetzlaff on recording Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
‘It’s a big process that’s being portrayed, and it takes me with it, and touches me again and again - even after playing it over 330 times.’ So says Christian Tetzlaff on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, which he has recorded with conductor Robin Ticciati.
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VideoPractice with Nicky - How to…Routine
In her first Practice with Nicky video, Nicola Benedetti focuses on building a routine. The violinist says: ‘Over the next couple of months, we’re going to take you through a host of practice tips. I hope there will be something there for everyone! But please let us know if you ...
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VideoPrepare with Nicky: Part 1 - who is Elgar
In the first of Nicola Benedetti’s ‘Prepare with Nicky’ series, the violinist is focusing on Edward Elgar. Benedetti says: ‘Elgar is certainly one of the most beloved British composers and we felt it fitting to play a piece of music by him with our Advanced Orchestra at The Benedetti Sessions, ...
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Premium ❘ FeatureMe and my teacher: Dan Styffe and Gary Karr
The double bass virtuoso taught Styffe how to control the pressures of the world outside the teaching studio
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NewsDocumentary today celebrates Elgar’s Cello Concerto centenary
Elgar’s Cello Concerto, which was premiered 100 years ago today, is the subject of a two-hour programme on Classic FM
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VideoWith Nicky: Practice and Prepare Introduction
Nicola Benedetti offers tips on how to organise your time, how to stay concentrated and what to do with the time you have
