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BlogsHow mentoring has completely shaped my musical journey: NYO cellist Austin Thomas
Austin Thomas, a 16-year-old cellist with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, outlines how he gains inspiration from those around him, ahead of the orchestra’s performances in Manchester and London
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VideoHappy birthday Florence Price! Mount Vernon Virtuosi CelloGang performs String Quartet in G major
Florence Price was born on this day in 1887. Amit Peled and his cello students commemorate the American composer with an arrangement of her 1929 quartet for cello ensemble
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VideoGuitar textures on the violin: Tomás Cotik performs Albéniz’s ‘Asturias’
Tomás Cotik performs Albéniz’s Asturias in a transcription for solo violin and discusses some of the technical challenges of bringing this guitar classic to the violin, reflecting on his personal connection to Spanish music, shaped in part by his Fulbright sabbatical year in Spain
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BlogsStriving to create a truly special sound world: the Tippett Quartet brings to life works by film composers Gunning and Herrmann
Violinist Jeremy Isaac from the Tippett Quartet reflects on its upcoming recital at the London Soundtrack Festival 2026, where the ensemble will perform two concert works by leading composers for film
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Video‘Prokofiev in a mosh pit’ – ORBI’s arrangement of Muse’s Unsustainable
Double bassist Rick Stotijn and his band share a track from their new album, The Age of Greed
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Premium ❘ Focus‘What you have to say is relevant to more people than you think’ - Tanja Becker Bender’s life lessons
The German violinist on connecting with audiences and staying true to your convictions
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: violinist Midori on recording works by Robert and Clara Schumann
Violinist Midori speaks to Thomas May about her new album, which features Robert Schumann’s Violin Concerto and juxtaposes his late works alongside chamber music by Clara Schumann
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BlogsDon’t play, teach!
After a lifetime on stage, cellist Michael Reynolds reflects on the moment he realised it was time to set performance aside – and how stepping back has unexpectedly reshaped and deepened his life as a teacher
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Blogs‘Make it enjoyable to play’: violinist Irvine Arditti on the music of Roger Reynolds
Internationally renowned for his work in contemporary music, Irvine Arditti discusses his long-standing collaboration with the adventurous American composer Roger Reynolds.
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BlogsFear of winning: why preparation alone is not enough
It’s easy to understand how fear of failure can hinder a performance, but the unconscious fear of success can be just as destructive. Cellist Joanna Latała delves into what sport psychology already understands — and music still avoids
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BlogsYasmine Azaiez: how crossover violinists redefine what violin playing can be today
Following the release of her album Shiva’s Shoes, the Tunisian-Indian violinist shares how her classical foundation forms the basis of her work that bridges various genres
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BlogsWhat in-tarnation? Exploring expressive intonation with cellist Michael Reynolds
Cellist Michael Reynolds shares the importance of expressive intonation, as well as practical intonation tips that should prevent your string quartet from disbanding!
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BlogsWinning mindsets: five lessons for musicians from the 2026 Winter Olympics
Violinist and educator Maggie Watson shares what musicians can learn from the athletes of the Winter Olympics, and how to implement these approaches into practice and performance
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Blogs‘I couldn’t be more excited to perform’: cellist Rainer Crosett on his Carnegie Hall debut
Cello sonata favourites plus a coffee-inspired solo work by Reinaldo Moya make up Rainer Crosett’s debut recital programme at Carnegie Hall, taking place on 6 April
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NewsA living history of the trio sonata: reflections from Ensemble Diderot at Wigmore Hall
Ensemble Diderot’s upcoming Wigmore Hall debut explores the trio sonata’s cosmopolitan peak, uniting French, Italian and German influences through works from Bach to Vivaldi. Artistic director and violinist Johannes Pramsohler shares insights on the programme
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Premium ❘ FocusPostcard from Boca Raton: 2026 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
At the 2026 edition of the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition in Florida, Martin Goldman found the standard was higher than ever
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Premium ❘ FeatureBack to life: an 18th-century viola concerto rediscovered
When writer and music director Gerald Elias was looking for a work to include in a recent concert, he and violist Devan Maria Freebairn unearthed a rare viola concerto by 18th-century composer Markus Heinrich Graul. They explain how they prepared for its performance and first ever recording
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Premium ❘ FocusOpinion: Why students should rehearse with musicians other than their teachers
Cellist and teacher Naomi Yandell highlights how valuable and insightful it can be for string students to rehearse with a musician outside of their teacher – especially a pianist
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Video‘This piece has everything a violinist can ask for’: Frank Peter Zimmermann on the Elgar Violin Concerto
Our April 2026 cover star speaks about the work in this exclusive video interview
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Blogs‘Never just the notes’: the musical and teaching legacy of Igor Ozim
The violinist and pedagogue Igor Ozim died on 23 March 2024. Two years on, Dijana Ihas writes about his legacy to commemorate a teacher whose seven‑decade career shaped generations of musicians through his analytical clarity, uncompromising discipline and deep commitment to musical expression
