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Premium ❘ FeatureFrederick Riddle: modest master of the viola
The great British viola player was undeservedly overshadowed by Lionel Tertis and William Primrose, writes Tully Potter
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FeatureDouble firsts: Postcards from Moscow and St Petersburg
At this year’s quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Competition, the judges awarded the $30,000 first prize in both the violin and cello categories. Tim Homfray attended the violin section in Moscow, while Andrew Mellor visited St Petersburg to hear the cellists – and both were impressed by what they saw
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Premium ❘ FeaturePerfect 5ths
British violinist Rodney Friend has spent many years formulating his method for achieving a relaxed left-hand position. Here, he shares his voyage of discovery with Charlotte Smith
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Daniel Müller-Schott on Franck Violin Sonata (Cello Version)
The German cellist looks at the importance of connection, colour and line in the work’s third movement
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Premium ❘ FeatureFrom the Archive: October 1939
The Strad responds to the declaration of war on 3 September with advice on how cellists can do their bit by programming feel-good standards for troops and civilians
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Blogs5 reasons why I love playing viola transcriptions
To tie in with the release of The Tale of Two Violas, Peter Mallinson, one of the disc’s two violists, shares his insights into the advantages of playing transcriptions
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Focus'Every bow movement should be calculated' - Aaron Rosand
The American maestro discusses the need for relaxation and finesse for good tone production in a 2007 article for The Strad
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Premium ❘ FeatureA teacher for all
Kató Havas, the celebrated and much-loved Hungarian violinist and pedagogue, died on 31 December 2018 aged 98. Five former colleagues and students remember her important and generous influence on their own playing and teaching
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Premium ❘ Feature7 things to remember when buying a bow
Bows, for so long seen as mere accessories, are increasingly attracting serious investors, writes Femke Colborne
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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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Premium ❘ FeatureDouble bassist Peter Buckoke on treating head and neck pain
The Royal College of Music professor found a solution in Alexander technique
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FeatureChoose a modern instrument to kickstart your career
MyLuthier co-founders Ariel Lang and Pedro Silva share some tips on how to start the search for your perfect instrument
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Premium ❘ DebateEarly vibrato was one aspect of a vastly different sound world
A response to Beverly Jerold’s article 'Did early string players use continuous vibrato?' by Kevin Class
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Premium ❘ FeatureLondon Symphony Orchestra violinist Lennox Mackenzie on treating a shoulder injury
A delay in getting an accurate diagnosis only exacerbated the violinist’s shoulder problem
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Premium ❘ FeatureA Human Heart
To mark the centenary of the completion and premiere of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, cellist Raphael Wallfisch reflects upon the period and circumstances surrounding the work’s creation and subsequent life
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe Fab Four
At this year’s Suntory Hall Chamber Music Garden festival in Tokyo the Kuss Quartet performed a complete Beethoven cycle on the ‘Paganini’ quartet of Stradivaris, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation. Gavin Dixon spoke to the players about this very special project – and learnt a little more about ...
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FeatureCellist Angela East on treating shoulder tendonitis
Training as an Alexander Technique teacher helped the musician to overcome debilitating pain in her bowing arm
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Premium ❘ FeatureRaphael Wallfisch on finding the right cello position
The British artist tells Laurinel Owen why he plays with a long endpin and its effect on technique and sound production
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Premium ❘ FeatureTaste the Difference
Burgundy’s Musique & Vin festival has quickly grown from its humble origins to encompass a rich diversity of elements, not least first-rate performances from international artists and an instrument loan scheme for young musicians. Charlotte Gardner spoke to those involved in this unique project
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FocusWhy record the music of Goya’s Madrid?
On the heels of ‘Heritage’, the Cuarteto Quiroga’s latest CD release, Cibrán Sierra, violinist with the ensemble, explains why they decided to delve into the music of 18th century Madrid
