All cello articles – Page 2
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‘Music was their lifeline’: Excerpt from Janet Horvath’s new Holocaust memoir
Author and cellist Janet Horvath presents an excerpt from her forthcoming memoir The Cello Still Sings: A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music
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The Strad Calendar 2023: 1743 ‘Ngeringa’ Guadagnini cello
The instrument is one of only 39 cellos known to have been made by Guadagnini
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Book review: Practice Mind: The Complete Practice Model
Janet Banks reviews the latest volume by Hans Jørgen Jensen and Oleksander Mycyk on the best methods of practising the cello
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The Strad Calendar 2023: 1729 Guarneri ‘filius Andreae’ cello
One of only two cellos in the world that also bears the handiwork of Guarneri ‘del Gesù’
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Combining ‘the raw intimate sound of Zak’s voice with the organic sounds of the cello’: Same Boat by Sheku Kanneh-Mason
The British cellist’s latest album Song was released on 9 September
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10 tips for performing from memory
Guidance from The Strad’s archive from how to incorporate memorisation into your practice, what the benefits might be – and when not to bother
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Blogs
Violinist Julia Fischer and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott on sound projection
The soloists talk to Pauline Harding about orchestral accompaniment and soloistic sound
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Cellist Steven Isserlis on using vibrato to improve phrasing
Steven Isserlis gives a cello masterclass on Schumann's Fantasiestücke op.73, recorded at the International Musicians' Seminar, Prussia Cove. The student is Ani Kalayjian
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Technique: How to vary and enhance your cello pizzicato
Soloist and chamber musician Christoph Richter talks about good pizz technique with particular attention to the range of sound demanded by Debussy's Cello Sonata. From The Strad's November 2015 issue
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8 ways to teach cello students how to shift confidently
Top teachers speak to Laurinel Owen about their methods in The Strad’s September 2001 issue
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The harmonious string quartet - a balance of four personality types
No one said that living in a quartet was easy - but the most successful groups develop a unique identity that survives vitriolic relationships and even personnel changes, writes Paul Robertson. From 2005
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News
Former vicar embarks on 2000-mile cycle ride with cello
Kenneth Wilson has set off on an epic cycle ride from Carlisle to Rome, performing along the way
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Premium ❘ Debate
How should string teachers approach an advanced adult pupil?
Understanding the physique and psyche of a new adult pupil should not be taken lightly, writes Pauline Harding
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The Strad Podcast Episode #43: Jan Vogler on music festivals
’They celebrate music, they celebrate friendship, they celebrate communication between different cultures’
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Developing arm, wrist and finger vibrato
Rok Klopčič takes a look at different types of vibrato through the eyes of the great teachers and players - from the June 2003 issue
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Book review: The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion
Janet Banks reviews British cellist Steven Isserlis’s thoughts on the history and performance of the famed solo cello suites
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The Strad Calendar 2022: G.B. Guadagnini cello 1750
The Guadagnini cello has intense deep reddish-brown varnish to spare
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The Strad Calendar 2022: Gennaro Gagliano cello 1734
The Gagliano scroll is a perfect example of the Neapolitan style
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The Performance Project: Honing Performance Skills in a Post-Pandemic World
Following a series of interviews with over 20 world-renowned cellists, William Tan shares insights on optimising the art of performance