All Artists articles – Page 3
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FocusPiano trios to watch: Mithras Trio
Our June 2024 issue spotlights piano trios who are making waves in the classical music scene today. Charlotte Gardner takes a closer look at the Mithras Trio
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BlogsVictor Julien-Laferrière on four must-know cello works by female composers
Cellist Victor Julien-Laferrière breaks down the brilliance of the cello writing by women of the French Romantic period ahead of a performance as part of the 11th Palazzetto Bru Zane Paris Festival
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FocusBernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ challenges violinists to become compelling storytellers: James Ehnes
Bernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ may not be an immediately recognisable piece of the violin repertoire. James Ehnes shares how the work has multiple access points that are a reflection of the multifaceted composer, ahead of performances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
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BlogsCelebrating humanity through the viola: Hsin-Yun Huang
The violist’s new album VivaViola showcases the instrument in its ability to tell stories, connect people and cultures, as well as provide solace during trying times
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BlogsExploring Bartók’s Viola Concerto: Yuri Zhislin
What makes this concerto unique and challenging? Violist/violinist Yuri Zhislin delves into the simple, yet sophisticated musical language of the composer, ahead of an album release of Bartók’s works on 24 May
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BlogsWho was violinist Isolde Menges?
As Biddulph Recordings releases a 2-CD set of the violinist’s historic recordings on 17 May, learn more about Isolde Menges’s illustrious career and influence
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FocusPractice diary: cellist Jan Vogler
The German cellist gets to grips with gut strings, Schumann, Elgar and Kabalevsky. From April 2016
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Premium ❘ FocusSentimental Work: Elena Urioste on Mel Bonis’s Violin Sonata
The Violin Sonata by French composer Mel Bonis was a revelation for the US-born violinist, revealing both a new sound world and innovative techniques in music writing
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FocusThe 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
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FocusPractice Diary: The Escher Quartet
Second violinist Aaron Boyd discusses a rehearsal of Mendelssohn’s String Quartet no.4
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FocusBorn on this day: cellist Mstislav Rostropovich
Today we’re shining a light on the titan of cello playing, who was born on 27 March 1927
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist Joshua Bell: ‘Everybody’s playing like their life depends upon it’
Violinist Joshua Bell chats with Pauline Harding about transcending the pyrotechnics of Paganini, the inspiring ethos of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and celebrations to mark the centenary of the orchestra’s founder, Neville Marriner
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BlogsMa Sicong inspires a new violin concerto for Esther Yoo
Ahead of a world premiere on 20 March, the violinist speaks to The Strad about Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto, which recalls the troubled life of Chinese musician Ma Sicong
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FocusLaurence Lesser’s musical heroes: a playlist
Cellist Laurence Lesser shares some influential recordings from legendary artists that have impacted his six-decade-long career, which he has recently outlined in the March 2024 issue of The Strad
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FocusWho was violinist Alma Moodie?
Australian-born violinist Alma Moodie was a celebrated performer in her day – a protégée of Carl Flesch who collaborated with many leading composers. However, her contribution to the violin canon has been largely forgotten, writes Tatjana Goldberg
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BlogsWho was violinist Kathleen Parlow?
Lilly Camden profiles the 20th-century female violinist, a child prodigy who had a prolific, yet short-lived performing and recording career
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Blogs‘Her soulful melodies are her distinct fingerprint’: violinist Melissa White on Florence Price
Ahead of performances of both of Price’s violin concertos in March, violinist Melissa White chats to The Strad about discovering these works, as well as what makes Price’s music unique
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Blogs‘The violin is discovering incredible repertoire with me!’: Liya Petrova on the 1742 ’Rovelli’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin
For almost two hundred years, the 1742 ‘Rovelli’ Guarneri ’del Gesù’ violin has remained unplayed. Now in the hands of Liya Petrova, the violinist shares her journey of discovery with this instrument
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BlogsCellist Guy Johnston: ‘When I perform with a choir, I’m often reminded of vocalising rather than playing the cello’
The cello is often described as the closest instrument to the human voice. Guy Johnston shares his unique experience recording Night Seasons by Rebecca Dale - described as a concerto for cello and choir in conversation
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Premium ❘ FeatureLaurence Lesser: the making of a cellist
Having recently celebrated his 85th birthday, cellist and pedagogue Laurence Lesser looks back on his formative influences and recalls some of the iconic 20th-century musicians he worked with
