All cello articles
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BlogsFor cello, by cellists: how six new cello pieces celebrate the versatile identity of the cello
Who better to write music for cello than cellists themselves? Ben Michaels writes about commissioning six solo cello pieces by cellists, which he will premiere on 21 January 2025
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NewsCellist Jeffrey Zeigler rejoins the faculty of the Mannes School of Music in New York
The appointment marks a rehire for the ex-Kronos Quartet cellist, who previously taught at Mannes from 2012–2022
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2025: 1730 ‘Newland’ Giovanni Francesco Celoniato cello
One of only eight cellos known to be made by the Turin-based luthier, it is named after Canadian cellist Christine Newland
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2025: 1824 ‘McConnell’ Nicolò Gagliano II cello
A rare cello by the least prolific member of the Neapolitan family, the ‘McConnell’ has a two piece back of slab-cut poplar
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BlogsFreedom of expression: Anja Lechner on her debut solo cello album
US correspondent Thomas May speaks with Anja Lechner about the German cellist’s latest endeavour for ECM: her first album for solo cello, which combines two Bach suites with music originally for viola da gamba
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BlogsCello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time by adult cello learner, Mavis Himes
Psychoanalyst Mavis Himes presents an excerpt from her memoir, which explores her musical journey of learning the cello later in life
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ReviewBook review: A Survey of Solo Works for the Violoncello
Janet Banks reviews cello professor Brian Hodges’ volume on cello repertoire from the 17th century to the present day
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NewsNew instrument loan scheme invites applications from emerging Irish string players
The future of string playing in Ireland has received an investment boost of more than €1 million
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2025: 1706 ‘Brott-Turner’ David Tecchler cello
The first instrument ever added to the Musical Instrument Bank of the Canada Council for the Arts, it is a masterpiece of the Rome-based luthier’s work
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VideoSheku Kanneh-Mason in the spotlight at the Lucerne Festival
British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason discusses his return to the Lucerne Festival as this summer’s featured artist in an interview with Intendant Michael Haefliger.
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NewsCellist Seth Parker Woods appointed to new role at USC Thornton School of Music
American cellist Seth Parker Woods has been promoted to the Robert Mann Chair in Strings and Chamber Music at the Los Angeles-based USC Thornton School of Music
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BlogsAni Aznavoorian’s family-made cello enchants Seattle audiences
US correspondent Thomas May reports on cellist Ani Aznavoorian and her cello crafted by her father
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News‘Barjansky’ Stradivarius cello tokenised by digital asset firm
The c.1690 instrument, formerly owned and played by Julian Lloyd Webber, is one of very few Stradivari cellos in existence
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Focus8 tips for perfecting your violin varnish
Advice from The Strad Archive on preparing, applying and drying varnish for best results
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Focus6 tips for improved coordination
Guidance from The Strad’s archive for greater synchronisation between left-hand fingers and bow
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2024: 1739 ‘Beatrice Harrison’ Pietro Guarneri of Venice cello
One of only five or six cellos made by the luthier, it was the British cellist’s principal performing instrument for many years
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BlogsCellist Joanna Borrett: Can we revive the link between playing and improvising?
Improvising can help breathe life into performance, and you can start at any age, says composer and cellist Joanna Borrett
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2024: 1713 ‘Bass of Spain’ Antonio Stradivari cello
An extraordinary instrument by the master luthier, with an even more incredible provenance
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NewsWinners Announced at 2023 International Paulo Cello Competition
Luka Coetzee won the first prize of €20,000, as well as a cello bow made by Risto Vainio.
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ReviewReview: ABRSM Cello Exam Pieces from 2024
Janet Banks reviews the new syllabus for the Associated Board’s cello exams, from Grades 1 to 5
