Debate – Page 3
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DebateOpinion: Being conscious
Developing musical potential requires a real sense of critical awareness as students grow, writes cellist Cecilia Radic
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DebateOpinion: Original and the best?
Scouring the archives for early drafts is fine in the name of research, but when it comes to performance, the composer’s revised version is usually the more satisfying option, writes Charlotte Gardner
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DebateOpinion: Wise words
Masterclasses should be special forums in which great artists impart the insight and knowledge they have acquired over a lifetime, writes double bassist Leon Bosch
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DebateOpinion: A light touch
Learning to play harmonics early on has many potential benefits for beginner string players, as Naomi Yandell observes
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DebateBeethoven’s music is especially appropriate in the time of Covid-19
Beethoven has been denied his year of celebration by the coronavirus pandemic. But, writes Toby Deller, his ‘Heiliger Dankgesang’ is an emblem for the current crisis
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DebateOpinion: Best of both worlds
If we work together and communicate effectively there is no reason why a student cannot benefit from lessons with more than one instrumental tutor, writes Celia Cobb
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DebateAfter Corona, pay inequality among musicians will be unsustainable
The great disparity in wages between soloists and rank-and-file musicians has been highlighted by the Covid-19 crisis, writes Andrew Mellor
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DebateOpinion: Mind the gap
For classical music students, bridging the divide between training and employment is often a case of being entrepreneurial, writes Jacqueline Vanasse
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FocusAre contemporary violin makers limiting their potential to develop new ideas?
A key aim of the VSA/Oberlin Workshop ‘Obie 1’ project was to create a good original violin design that was not directly derived or copied from a previous instrument
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DebateClassical musicians should play more sports
String players often shy away from sports for fear of damaging themselves, but the benefits far outweigh the dangers, says cellist and tennis enthusiast Maria Kliegel
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FocusWhy aren't more British string players making it big internationally?
Despite the large number of young and talented string players in Britain, few seem to make an impact as leading soloists on the world stage. Charlotte Gardner explores the reasons for this phenomenon
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DebateBuilding confidence around the absence of sound
Music students have the confidence to engage with silence, whether before, during or immediately after a piece, writes Naomi Yandell
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DebateAre competitions inherently problematic?
Charlotte Gardner checks recent Joseph Joachim Competition rumours against reality and cautions against letting young musicians get caught in the crossfire
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DebateAre France and Britain guilty of a lack of musical interaction?
Classical music should be a beacon of internationalism, yet each country’s scene appears to be stubbornly insular, writes Charlotte Gardner
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DebateWhy musicians should appeal against the ivory act
Benjamin Hebbert on the ethical tightrope of campaigning for exemptions to the Ivory Act while supporting its aim to put a stop to the slaughter of elephants
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DebateVirtual reality: tool for audience engagement or passing fad?
Orchestras across the globe have been experimenting with enhancing the audience’s musical experience. What are the potential applications for VR technology, asks Peter Somerford
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FocusIs own-label recording the right choice if you're not already established?
Creating your debut CD is only the first step on the road to success, as the subsequent marketing process can be just as difficult. Peter Somerford gathers some expert advice
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DebateOrchestral manoeuvres in the dark: classical music organisations prepare for Brexit
With the UK and EU no closer to finalising a Brexit deal, British orchestras are facing an uncertain future in Europe – and continental players have a right to be concerned, writes Peter Somerford
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FocusWhy are female composers still markedly behind in terms of prominence?
Are quotas the solution, or do public attitudes still need to change, asks Peter Somerford
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DebateWhy do string players often sound so different on disc than live?
Too many string players are unable to take ownership of their recorded sound because they lack an external perspective, says Charlotte Gardner
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