Charlotte Smith
Born in Australia, Charlotte hails from a family of musicians with whom she performed chamber music from a young age. She earned a degree in violin performance from London’s Royal College of Music, followed by an MA in English from Cambridge University. Before becoming editor of The Strad she worked for Gramophone and as a freelance writer. In her spare time she continues to play chamber music at corporate events and weddings, and to go to the cinema as often as she can.
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Classical oasis: Postcard from Dubai
This summer, Dubai played host to the InClassica International Music Festival and Middle East Classical Music Academy. Charlotte Smith braved soaring temperatures and an array of Covid travel regulations to witness performances by some of the world’s leading string players
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December 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the December 2021 issue
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November 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the November 2021 issue
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October 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the October 2021 issue
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September 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the September 2021 issue
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August 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the August 2021 issue
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June 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the June 2021 issue
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April 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the April 2021 issue
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March 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the March 2021 issue
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February 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the February 2021 issue
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January 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the January 2021 issue
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Innovative solutions: Postcard from Cremona
Cremona’s Mondomusica trade fair, held annually in the Italian city, was unable to go ahead as planned this year due to coronavirus. Charlotte Smith attended the alternative Special Edition, and witnessed a host of creative ways to deal with the pandemic
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November 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the November 2020 issue
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August 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the August 2020 issue
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July 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the July 2020 issue
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June 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the June 2020 issue
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April 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the April 2020 issue
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March 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the March 2020 issue