All articles by David Kettle
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Daniel Rowland: Richter
A new approach to an iconic piece proves seductive
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ReviewCurtis Stewart: American Counterpoints
Two unduly neglected figures are brought back into the spotlight
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Minetti Quartet: Berg, Ligeti. Shostakovich
Performances that combine immaculate technique with passion and insight
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Rakhi Singh: Purnima
A Manchester Collective founder makes waves in her solo debut
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ReviewReview: String highlights of the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival
David Kettle picks out some of the treasures from Nicola Benedetti’s inaugural season as the festival’s director
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ReviewBenjamin Schmid: Jazz Violin Concertos
A winning mix of concertos that sets the feet a-tapping
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Karen Gomyo, Spektral Quartet: Samuel Adams
A fine composer emerges from the shadow of his father
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ReviewConcert review: Thirteen North
David Kettle hears the performance from St Luke’s,. Glasgow, on 29 June 2023, featuring works by Bartók, Pippa Murphy and Pàdruig Morrison
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ReviewRachel Barton Pine: Dependent Arising
A Russian concerto meets thrash metal and comes out on top
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Nils Økland: Glimmer
Traditional and modern meet in an inspired musical conversation