Editorial
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VideoGabriele Ragghianti demonstrates Italian double bass bow hold
In this video from D’Addario Orchestral, bouble bassist Gabriele Ragghianti, who teaches at the Royal College of Music and the Luigi Boccherini Institute of Music, explains how to perfect an Italian bass bow hold. Ragghianti plays D’Addario Kaplan strings - click here for more information
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News
Kayhan Kalhor named recipient of 2018 Isaac Stern Human Spirit Award
The Iranian violinist shares the accolade with the Xiaoshuijing Miao Farmers Choir
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What is the secret behind Stradivari's red violins?
Varnish maker Joe Robson explores the mystery of the special deep red varnish colour that makes Antonio Stradivari’s later instruments so attractive
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News
David Garrett returns following slipped disc recuperation
The crossover violinist has announced a new CD and tour following a six month absence
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Gallery
In focus: a 1622 Brothers Amati Cello
In this article from the Strad’s June 2014 issue, Christopher Reuning examines an elegant masterpiece of delicacy and strength
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Life Lessons: Aldo Parisot
The venerable cello teacher, who celebrates his 100th birthday in September, recently announced his retirement from the Yale School of Music. He shares his insights and looks back at the beginnings of his distinguished career
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Nurturing limb-differences in students
The benefits of accommodating and encouraging limb-different string students far outweigh the challenges for teachers, says University of North Texas lecturer Elizabeth Chappell
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Video
Masterclass with Violinist Gábor Takács-Nagy
Violinist Gábor Takács-Nagy coaches Sirena Huang on Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata as part of a masterclass for the Classical Bridge Music Festival.
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Making sense of Bartók
The Arcadia Quartet’s violist Traian Boală discusses his experience of recording Bartók’s complete string quartets. Interview by Gavin Dixon
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Remembering Henryk Szeryng
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Polish-Mexican virtuoso’s birth, Henryk Szeryng’s widow Waltraud shares her memories of a man who dedicated all aspects of his life to exactitude. Interview by Julian Haylock
