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FocusAnne Akiko Meyers: Life Lessons
The US violinist recalls childhood travels and discusses the challenges of a young soloist’s life
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Premium ❘ FeatureGidon Kremer on Mieczysław Weinberg: Testament to turbulent times
2019 marked a century since the birth of Polish–Soviet composer Mieczysław Weinberg. Violinist Gidon Kremer tells Tom Stewart why he has become one of the composer’s greatest champions
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Blogs‘Creating works inspired by a dire situation’: Benedict Kloeckner’s pandemic project
Cellist Benedict Kloeckner examines six commissions for solo cello composed during the first lockdown, each of which took inspiration from Bach’s Cello Suites
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FocusFrancesca Dego: Life Lessons
Students must be helped to find the right advice from the beginning, says the Italian violinist, who reflects on her own formative experiences
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BlogsUp there with the greats: Johan Dalene on Nielsen’s Violin Concerto
Swedish violinist Johan Dalene’s latest recording is recommended by The Strad in this month’s issue. Here he shares why the often misunderstood Nielsen concerto is firmly deserving of a place in violin repertoire alongside the well-known Sibelius concerto
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BlogsThe healing power of music: Raphaela Gromes on working with charities as a cellist
An ambassador for two charities, cellist Raphaela Gromes shares how musicians can use their skills to help those in need during difficult times
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BlogsThree ways to take care of your health when touring
As musicians embark on travels once again, Gwyneth Tyler examines some simple ways to prioritise your health when on the move
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Premium ❘ FeatureJohannes Moser: Surrounded by sound
The German–Canadian cellist Johannes Moser embraces experimentation. He talks to Peter Quantrill about channelling his inner Jimi Hendrix and exploring the sound of the electric cello which, alongside the conventional cello, features in his latest recordings for Platoon
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Premium ❘ Feature‘Stop! There is a violin; it might be good for my cabinet’: From the Archive: April 1902
Dr T. Lamb Phipson recalls the tale of an impromptu violin auction on the streets of Rome, where a bidding war ended with a happy twist
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Premium ❘ Article‘Faking is perfectly acceptable, provided the player’s conscience can deal with it’: Letters to the Editor April 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: April 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Eldbjørg Hemsing on Grieg Violin Sonata no.2 in G Major
To bring out all the joy, innocence and darkness in this first movement, it is essential to understand its combined roots in classical composition and Norwegian folk music, explains Eldbjørg Hemsing
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FeatureProfessor Ševčík addresses Strad readers
The Czech violinist and influential teacher passes on words of wisdom to readers of The Strad in February 1912
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BlogsA Change of Season: spotlighting the climate emergency through music
Working with students from Trinity Laban, Nic Pendlebury examines how music is used to comment on climate change in a project juxtaposing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Hollie Harding’s Melting, Shifting, Liquid World
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: violist Emilie Hörnlund on Beethoven String Quartet op.59 no.1
Swedish violist Emilie Hörnlund, of the Chiaroscuro Quartet, discusses how to achieve optimal articulation, balance and flow in the first movement of the first ‘Rasumovsky’ Quartet
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Focus'A very supportive role': 8 tips for second violinists
Views on second violin playing from experienced orchestral and chamber performers
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FocusFranck Chevalier: Life Lessons
As he marks 25 years with the Diotima Quartet, the French violist talks about life as a chamber musician and the importance of conversing with peers
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Premium ❘ FeatureQuartet identity: Alchemy of the souls
Is a string quartet’s sound greater than the sum of its parts? Tully Potter considers what goes into making a quartet distinctive
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FocusA ‘Taylor-made’ concerto: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s collaboration with violinist Maud Powell
How the composer and violinist overcame prejudices of the day and logistical challenges to premiere a new violin concerto successfully
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Focus8 pieces of advice for happy string quartets
Words of instruction and inspiration on quartet playing from the pages of The Strad
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Beethoven String Quartet op.132
Jacqueline Thomas, cellist of the Brodsky Quartet, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, looks at a third movement written by a composer convalescing from a near life-ending illness
