All Debate articles – Page 11
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DebateFear of a blank page
There's nothing stopping string players from commissioning their own works, argues cellist David Cohen – apart from their own reluctance
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DebateNo more excuses - Sally Beamish
Sally Beamish laments that it's taken the tragic death of violinist Frances Andrade for the damage done by predatory music teachers to be seriously addressed
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DebateRise to the challenge
It's new repertoire that will attract 21st-century audiences to the concert hall, argues violinist Joel Smirnoff – and string players should be spearheading the revolution
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DebateHear no evil?
Recent allegations about child abuse at the BBC have exposed a culture of turning a blind eye. Music education institutions must learn from the consequences of such an attitude, argues Ariane Todes
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DebateCould do better
String teachers should improve their own skills to help students improve, instead of going overboard with encouragement and hoping that the problems will fix themselves, argues Simon Fischer
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DebateTell your own story
String players shouldn't put up with badly written, out-of-date biographies put together by agents, argues Helen Michetschläger. Do it yourself and reap the rewards
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DebateHey, I got a social disease
Twitter has emerged as a great way for string players to engage with their audiences. But if they try too hard to sell themselves they undermine the whole point of social media, argues Ariane Todes
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BlogsGordan Nikolitch talks bows
The violinist revealed a passion bordering on obsession for bows in conversation with Ariane Todes
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DebatePlay that bit again please
Composers included repeats for a reason, but many players choose to exclude them. This is irresponsible, argues Tully Potter, and shows a lack of imagination
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DebateWhen violins dominate the world
If the double-blind testing of old and new instruments has proven anything, it is that the public is captivated by the subject. Could this fascination herald an Arab Spring for the string world, asks Ariane Todes
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DebateHelp wanted
The Louisville Orchestra's management is advertising for musicians – but it's the players themselves who really need a hand, argues Heather Kurzbauer
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DebateLock up the valuables
Should the world's top violins, violas and cellos always be available for playing? No, says Philip Kass. Some are simply too precious to be exposed to destructive human hands
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DebateCareless talk costs lives
Nigel Kennedy used his recent BBC Prom to issue a condemnation of period performance. But, says Ariane Todes, he should get his facts right, and spare a thought for those colleagues whose reputations he's belittling