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Video14 top violin soloists perform Bach’s Chaconne from home
Stars including Julia Fischer, Augustin Hadelich, Renaud Capuçon and Lisa Batiashvili each perform sections of the work, edited together to create a continuous performance
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VideoViolinist Emmanuel Tjeknavorian and cellist Kian Soltani perform Kodály on Stradivari instruments
The two Beare’s International Violin Society Artists recently recorded the work at the Vienna Konzerthaus for their Moments Musicaux series
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VideoBow exercises with Pekka Kuusisto
In the first of a new series of violin exercise videos from Pekka Kuusisto - each focusing on a different aspect of technique - the Finnish violinist shares his favourite bow exercises.Kuusisto says: ‘I’ve learned these exercises from my long-time teacher, professor and gentleman Tuomas Haapanen at the Sibelius Academy. ...
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VideoSitkovetsky Trio plays Beethoven’s Trio in E flat major
To tie in with the Sitkovetsky Trio’s newly released Beethoven recording on BIS, here is a video clip of them performing the first movement of the Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2.
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FocusRachel Podger: Life Lessons
Learn to question received wisdom and keep an open mind, says the acclaimed Baroque violinist
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VideoFrom my room orchestra: Pachelbel Canon
Students and staff from Trinity Laban’s Strings department have come together from their rooms around the world to create this rendition of Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major. Led by Professor Nic Pendlebury.
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Focus10 ways to motivate yourself to practise during lockdown
The 25-year-old American violinist Esther Yoo shares her tips on getting the get up and go to practise even during a lockdown
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FocusTop 5 free online musical education resources
As the lockdown continues, several individuals and organisations have put their heads together to come up with online solutions to musical education. Here are 5 of our favourites
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Focus'Popper's cello studies force you to know the fingerboard inside out'
The cellist and Boston Conservatory chair of strings considers the value of the composer's etudes
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VideoArensky Serenade: the COVID-19 Version
In this video Taiwanese-American violinist Paul Huang and pianist Helen Huang play the COVID-19 version of Arensky’s Serenade.
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VideoLearn with Nicky: Winner announced
Nicola Benedetti announces the winner of ‘Learn with Nicky’, her online initiative inviting young musicians to learn and perform Elgar’s Salut d’amour
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NewsPlayers of tomorrow: Barbican Quartet
Dutch first violinist Amarins Wierdsma from the Barbican Quartet talks to Chloe Cutts about Janacek’s string quartets, her very special Guadagnini, and keeping the music playing through the coronavirus lockdown
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FocusWhat does the future hold for string musicians?
As The Strad celebrates its 130th anniversary this month, Charlotte Gardner examines what might be on the cards for players
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VideoVideos: Cremona in lockdown
Violinist Lena Yokoyama performs in the historic bell tower of the Italian violin making city
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Premium ❘ Feature130th Anniversary: Taking Stock
As The Strad celebrates its 130th anniversary this month, stringed instrument expert Philip Kass looks at the future of the industry, while music journalist Charlotte Gardner examines what might be on the cards for players
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Premium ❘ FeatureCareer in Bloom: Tabea Zimmermann
For Tabea Zimmermann, 2020 represents a new flowering in her musical life. Amanda Holloway speaks to the German violist about directing her final Beethoven-Woche, her new recording projects, expanding the viola repertoire and imparting her wisdom to the next generation
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Premium ❘ FeatureMusic Therapy: A Different Way to Help
Music therapy can be a fulfilling profession for any musician looking to make a significant impact in the community. Violinist and music therapist Joy Gravestock outlines the routes to this rewarding career and describes a typical day in the field
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Premium ❘ FeatureFrom the Archive: May 1890
In the early days of The Strad, many of the stories were taken from other publications. The very first issue brought readers these two gems from the Daily Telegraph and The American Musician
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Liisa Randalu on Smetana’s Quartet no.1, ‘From My Life’
Violist Liisa Randalu of the Schumann Quartet gives her perspective on the first movement of the Czech composer’s passionate and dramatic semi-autobiographical work
