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BlogsHow to deal with hypermobility as a string player
Although superhuman flexibility may initially seem like a gift, it also presents itself with challenges and injury. Adam Hockman interviews violinist Francesca dePasquale on how string players can approach hypermobility in their playing and treatment
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ReviewConcert review: Star power within the Seattle Symphony
US correspondent Thomas May writes about a recent Seattle Symphony programme spotlighting the orchestra’s concertmaster and principal cellist in the Brahms Double Concerto.
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ArticleComposer Anselm McDonnell explores microtonal music on the violin
Composer Anselm McDonnell writes about curating a concert for multiple violins that pushes the boundaries of traditional tuning and intonation
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Blogs‘It’s like an arranged marriage!’: a brand new piano trio makes its debut for a new London concert hall
Cellist Guy Johnston writes about the creation of the Bechstein Piano Trio, formed ahead of the opening of London’s new Bechstein Hall in November
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BlogsJoshua Roman’s debut solo album and the healing power of music
US correspondent Thomas May speaks with American cellist and composer Joshua Roman about his new solo album, Immunity, and how it reflects his experience with Long Covid.
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BlogsIn loving memory of my grandfather, who gifted me his violin: Dmytro Lysko
Every performance is a continuation of Dmytro Lysko’s family story and legacy, thanks to a treasured violin that can be heard on the Vivere Quartet’s latest album, Prayer for Ukraine
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Premium ❘ FocusSentimental Work: Alexander Sitkovetsky on Bach’s ‘Double’ Violin Concerto
Bach’s ‘Double’ Violin Concerto in D minor BWV1043 has been a constant companion throughout the Russian–British violinist’s life, and played critical roles in his career
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Premium ❘ Feature‘The mechanical limits of the viola’ - From the archive: October 1924
The pseudonymous ‘Ike’ calls for a rethink of the orchestral layout, and describes an instrument resembling the ‘Parramon’ tenor viola of 1932 (see In Focus, September 2022)
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BlogsPreparing a National Youth Orchestra audition: violinist Sakura Fish
Violinist Sakura Fish shares her top tips for preparing for an audition, as well as other ways to get involved with the NYO
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BlogsCello Notes: Music and the Urgency of Time by adult cello learner, Mavis Himes
Psychoanalyst Mavis Himes presents an excerpt from her memoir, which explores her musical journey of learning the cello later in life
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe DIY approach: Self-taught string playing
Can you teach yourself the violin? Violinist, teacher and author Celia Cobb believed it to be impossible – until a new book made her re-evaluate some of her assumptions
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Premium ❘ Focus‘Imagination is one of the most important things in music’ - Alexander Baillie’s life lessons
The British cellist on playing fundamentals and developing musicality
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Blogs‘Celebrating the violin in its different guises’ - Madeleine Mitchell on the Red Violin festival
The Red Violin festival takes place throughout Leeds from 14 to 19 October, celebrating the violin in different guises throughout the city. Artistic director and violinist Madeleine Mitchell shares her thoughts about its revival since its previous edition in 2007
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: Cellist Matthew Barley on recording Light Stories
Cellist Matthew Barley’s album Light Stories was inspired by a life-changing incident he experienced as a teenager. He tells Charlotte Gardner how he put together its deeply personal narrative and recorded it in his home studio
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Premium ❘ FocusPostcard from Scotland: East Neuk Festival
Simon Thompson visits the picturesque East Neuk of Fife in Scotland, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a festival that attracts some of the best chamber musicians in Europe
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Blogs‘The viol lends itself to contemporary music very well’: Fretwork and new music
New music is essential to the survival of the viol consort, writes Richard Boothby of Fretwork, ahead of the group’s appearance at Music@Malling
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FeatureThe Takács Quartet – an exclusive interview from The Strad’s archive, April 1985
The Takács Quartet, regarded as one of the world’s greatest string quartets, celebrates its 50th anniversary this season. In this exclusive interview from The Strad’s April 1985 issue, the ensemble’s original line-up spoke about building on their early success
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Blogs‘Del Gesù’ Club brings together 17 Guarneri violins
Organised by David Garrett, the annual two-day event allows owners and players of Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violins to play and examine each other’s instruments
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Premium ❘ Feature50 years of the Takács Quartet
As the Takács Quartet celebrates its 50th birthday, its members talk to Pauline Harding about the ensemble’s legacy, the intangible ‘fifth spirit’ that has shaped its character even as its players have changed over the decades, and the importance of teaching and other projects and challenges
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Premium ❘ FeatureRégis Pasquier: the complete violinist
Now nearing his ninth decade, the great French violinist Régis Pasquier has enjoyed a dazzlingly varied 65-year career taking in everything from core repertoire to contemporary music to jazz. He shares some of his memories over tea in Paris with Jessica Duchen
