All cello articles – Page 14
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NewsViolin, violas and cello, worth $160,000, stolen in Melbourne, Australia
The five instruments were taken from a parked car last month
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5 views on playing the perfect harmonic
Learning how to do harmonics properly is invaluable to a player’s left hand, bow arm and intonation – as the following tips from The Strad's archive demonstrate.
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London Symphony cello masterclass on Rossini and Brahms
William Tell does usually start a concert, and it's a really scary moment for any principal cello as you start completely alone'Rebecca Gilliver from the London Symphony Orchestra gives a cello masterclass on Rossini's William Tell Overture opening and the second movement of Brahms's Second Symphony.Watch: Sydney Symphony ...
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Making a string quartet of instruments
South African luthier Brian Lisus documents the making of the Quartet for Peace - a string quartet of instruments dedicated to Nelson Mandela. Read The Strad's article on the evolution of the Quartet for Peace .
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Cellist Maya Beiser named 2015 United States Artists Distinguished Fellow in Music
The experimental Israeli-American musician receives a grant of $50,000
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein announces pregnancy
The artist is expecting her first child with husband and conductor Rafael Payare
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Alban Gerhardt speaks about Dvorák's Cello Concerto - with demonstrations
The piece has beautiful haunting melodies, a deep longing for something not reachable and virtuosic elements'Alban Gerhardt speaks about the history and technique of Dvorák's Cello Concerto and gives demonstrations.Alban Gerhardt has contributed a Masterclass feature on the second and third movements of Dvorák's Cello Concerto to The ...
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Cornelissen cello, worth $40,000, stolen in North Carolina
The instrument was bought by owner Grace Anderson on the advice of her teacher Bernard Greenhouse
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Hong Kong’s MTR reverses cello ban – but double basses are still not allowed
The Mass Transit Railway will issue special permits during a four-month trial scheme
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China customs officials confiscate string players’ rosin
Three separate incidents have been reported recently in connection with Shanghai International Airport
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Cellist Alisa Weilerstein on memorising music
If I'm memorising something intricate, I will take a small chunk and sing it, because the ear always has to lead. Then I play with the left hand alone.' Cellist Alisa Weilerstein gives advice on memorising music during an interview for Classical Chops. Watch: Alisa Weilerstein performs Kodály’s Solo Cello ...
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Cellist János Starker on interpretation
I try to represent the composer as best I can - but I am a 20th century artist, and I view Bach and Beethoven from a 20th century perspective'Cellist János Starker talks with Paul Katz about interpreting the works of great composers from the perspective of his own ...
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Debate
There should be greater transparency in the string-manufacturing industry
Thomas Zwieg, vice president and product development manager at Larsen Strings A/S in Denmark, calls for an internationally accepted standard for measuring string tension
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Lev Sivkov wins 2015 Naumburg International Cello Competition in New York
The 25-year-old Russian cellist receives $15,000 and two recitals
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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma gives Prokofiev masterclass
Can you make that sound like machine gun fire? Almost ugly - and play closer to the bridge'Yo-Yo Ma gives a lesson on Prokofiev's March from The Love for Three Oranges, arranged for four cellos.Read: 9 opinions on performance and career by cellist Yo-Yo Ma
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Rare National Music Museum Stradivarius cello to be heard in concert
The ‘Fruh’ cello will be performed as part of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra’s 100th birthday celebrations
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Hong Kong’s MTR reviews ban on large musical instruments following criticism from orchestras
The railway company had threatened to issue fines and refused entry to students for carrying cellos
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Viola wins only gold medal at 2015 Cremona Triennale competition
The winners of the 2015 Cremona Triennale lutherie competition have been announced. Although a total of 445 instruments were submitted for this year’s contest, by 334 makers from 31 countries, only one instrument received a gold medal. French luthier Charles Coquet won the award for a viola; he ...
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Canada’s Musical Instrument Bank names 2015 recipients of fine stringed instruments
The 22 violins and cellos are loaned every three years to young Canadian musicians
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Hong Kong student threatened with fine for carrying cello on train
The young musician was interrogated by officials, who claimed his instrument exceeded baggage restrictions
