All cello articles – Page 18
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a cello by Pressenda, Turin, 1828
This illustration of a cello by Pressenda was published in The Strad, June 1970. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:Although a number of fine violins by Pressenda have been illustrated in this journal, the splendid violincello featured this month is the first by this maker ...
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NewsCellist Sol Gabetta named Dresden Philharmonic artist in residence
The Argentine musician will tour with the German orchestra to the UK
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NewsAirline workers broke my cello, says American musician
Nashville cellist Nicholas Gold checked his instrument into the hold with Southwest Airlines
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BlogsTracing the development of violin f-hole design through peeling an orange
Considering the f-holes of the Amati ‘King’ cello, and playing with food, led Andrew Dipper to on a possible path to evolution
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ArticleSvante Henryson performs an ice cello at Norway's Ice Music Festival
One time the pegs froze and when I tried to tune the cello they split into pieces' Svante Henryson gives an admirably accurate performance on his ice cello at Norway's Ice Music Festival - while wearing padded gloves! Skip to 3:27 to see his performance. Read more ...
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NewsVideo: Met Orchestra cellist performs 3D-printed cello
Designed by Monad Studios, the instrument was revealed at the 3D Print Design Show in New York
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ArticleCellist Mstislav Rostropovich performs Popper's Dance of the Elves
Legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich sets his fingers flying in Popper's fiendishly fast Dance of the Elves. Watch Rostropovich give a masterclass on Dvorák's Cello Concerto. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single issues click here. ...
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ArticleIsaac Stern, Leonard Rose and Eugene Istomin perform Brahms
Violinist Isaac Stern, cellist Leonard Rose and pianist Eugene Istomin perform the first movement of Brahms's Piano Trio no.2. Read about the legacy of renowned American cello pedagogue Leonard Rose in The Strad's April 2015 issue, out now. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition ...
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ArticleCellist Mstislav Rostropovich performs Tchaikovsky's Andante Cantabile
Mstislav Rostropovich performs Tchaikovsky's Andante Cantabile with the Berlin Philharmonic in 1989. Watch the great cellist give a masterclass on Dvorák's Cello Concerto at the Kronberg Academy. Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase ...
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NewsJohansen International Competition for Young String Players names winners
The triennial event, held in Washington DC, is open to young violinists, violists and cellists
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ArticleDigital representation of Bach's First Cello Suite
One of a series of experiments by Magnatune, this animated video represents the cellist's bowing and its relationship to the musical line in the Prelude of Bach's First Cello Suite.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free trial. To purchase single ...
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BlogsHow to build and diversify your music career
British cellist Gabriella Swallow shares her path to forging a unique musical identity and helps fellow musicians to think outside the box
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BlogsPlaying with gut strings and a period bow refines your awareness of sound
Chiaroscuro Quartet second violinist Pablo Hernán Benedí explains why the ensemble chooses to perform entirely on period set-ups
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BlogsFinding your perfect stringed instrument
Jean-Jacques Rampal of Vatelot–Rampal Luthiers, Paris, tells Pauline Harding about the challenges of matching musicians with their ideal musical partners
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NewsWitold LutosŠ‚awski International Cello Competition awards joint first prize
Cellists Maciej KuŠ‚akowski and Zuzanna Sosnowska share the top honour
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NewsCalling Canadian violinists and cellists: applications now open for Musical Instrument Bank
The Canadian organisation loans fine instruments and bows to musicians every three years
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NewsCellos are too big to be transported in the cabin, says airline
Air Canada refused to sell Richard Harwood an extra ticket for his cello as it exceeded the requisite dimensions, according to the musician
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NewsValery Gergiev announces Tchaikovsky Competition 2015 judges
A number of today's leading names will join the violin, cello, piano and voice panels this summer
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NewsJulian Lloyd Webber to sell his Stradivarius cello
The cellist was forced to retire from performing last year due to a neck injury