All cello articles – Page 14
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NewsTarisio auction house launches new division for the violin trade
T2 will focus on speculative and restorable items
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DebateMore string players of today should listen to singers past and present
The great string players of the past embodied the ‘singing’ style that signifies their relationship with vocalists of the time. Why can’t today’s stars capture the same atmosphere, asks Tully Potter
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ArticleGautier Capuçon performs Thaïs Meditation at the Eiffel Tower
Cellist Gautier Capuçon performs Massenet's Meditation from Thaïs with Orchestre National de France conducted Daniele Gatti at the Eiffel Tower in Paris in July 2015. Read: ‘As a musician you never finish learning,’ says cellist Gautier Capuçon Capuçon is interviewed about his Classe d’Excellence in The Strad’s ...
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FocusElements of Alexander Technique: discovering a natural approach to string playing
Dr Tomas Cotik gives an introduction to the method and demonstrates techniques and exercises
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ArticlePierre Fournier performs Schumann's Cello Concerto
French cellist Pierre Fournier performs Schumann's Cello Concerto with Orchestre National de France conducted by Jean Martinon in 1966.The Strad's February 2016 issue explores the career and playing of Pierre Fournier - 'the aristocrat of cellists' who embodied a smooth and lyrical style. Download on desktop computer or through The ...
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Focus‘As a musician you never finish learning,’ says cellist Gautier Capuçon
The Strad’s February 2016 cover star speaks about studying with Philippe Muller and Heinrich Schiff, and about his own cello classes for post-college students
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a violoncello by Dominicus Montagnana, Venice, 1735
This illustration of a cello by Dominicus Montagnana was published in The Strad, June 1972
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ArticleCellists Gautier Capuçon and Stéphane Tétreault perform Shostakovich
Gautier Capuçon and Stéphane Tétreault perform Shostakovich's Prelude from his Five Pieces for Two Violins, arranged for cello duo.Capuçon is interviewed about his Classe d’Excellence de Violoncelle in The Strad’s February 2016 issue – download now through The Strad App or on desktop computer.Watch: Cellist Gautier Capuçon performs ...
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NewsWestJet refuses to allow cello in the cabin – despite musician buying extra seat
Juilliard School cellist Nathan Chan has shared his story in the hope of shining a light on the airline’s policy
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ArticleCellist Gautier Capuçon performs with his Classe d'Excellence de Violoncelle
Gautier Capuçon performs with the six young cellists of his 2015 Classe d'Excellence de Violoncelle - a mentorship programme which aims to help young players each year to bridge the gap between graduation and embarking on a career. The work is Fantaisie pour la 'Classe d'Excellence' by ...
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ArticleThe Strad Masterclass: cellist Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt on Schumann's Adagio and Allegro
Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, professor of cello at the University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar, performs Schumann's Adagio and Allegro op. 70 with pianist Keiko Tamura. The cellist continues The Strad’s new marked-up sheet music series in association with Henle Verlag with Schumann's Adagio and Allegro – giving bowings, fingerings and ...
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ArticleAlan Rickman plays the cello in Truly, Madly, Deeply
In tribute to the sad death of Alan Rickman at the age of 69, here's a clip from the 1990 film Truly, Madly, Deeply in which the actor 'plays' solo Bach on the cello in the opening credits (from 3.15). In the film Rickman plays the ghost of a dead ...
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BlogsVideo: one-handed cellist Michael Spencer
One-handed cellist Michael Spencer gives an incredible performance of François-Joseph Gossec's Gavotte at a recital in Utah, USA.The young performer holds the cello between his knees, using his arm in place of fingers to change pitch and to produce vibrato.The Strad's December 2013 issue featured an article on ...
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BlogsCellist Alban Gerhardt on the importance of open string practice
The German musician also advocates bringing a broader perspective to the interpretation of great concertos
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FocusThe importance of 'after-processing' for practice
Musicans often find that a difficult passage has been magically solved upon returning to it the next day, writes Rok Klopčič
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FocusTeaching tips: students switching instruments
How do you spot when a young student has chosen the wrong instrument, and how do you find out which would suit them better? Pedagogue and author Mimi Butler takes a look at the issues involved
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ArticleCellist Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss perform The Wexford Carol
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma joins bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss to perform traditional Irish Christmas carol, The Wexford Carol.Read: 9 opinions on performance and career by cellist Yo-Yo Ma
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FocusHow to improve your playing with slow practice
Does slow and steady win the race when it comes to practice, or does a more up-tempo approach bring the best results, asks Rok Klopčič
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ArticleChristian Poltéra performs Bach on 1711 Stradivarius cello
Cellist Christian Poltéra performs the Sarabande from Bach's First Cello Suite at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.The instrument features in The Strad’s 2016 calendar, ‘Cellos of the Stars’, on sale now.John Dilworth explores the stories and craftsmanship behind each of the twelve instruments showcased in ...
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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