All Featured Stories articles – Page 93
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VideoKanneh-Mason family play Monti Csárdás
On the seventh day of Christmas, we bring to you: the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings playing Monti’s Csárdás in May 2020.
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VideoChicago Jazz Orchestra Sextet play the ‘Lockdown Shuffle’
On the sixth day of Christmas, we bring to you: the Chicago Jazz Orchestra directed by Jeff Lindberg playing the ‘Lockdown Shuffle’, composed/arranged by Tom Garling, in May 2020. Musicians: Victor Garcia (trumpet) Eric Schneider (tenor saxophone) Tom Garling (trombone) Reggie Thomas (pianist) Dennis Carroll (bass) George Fludas ...
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VideoMusicians from the Israel Philharmonic play Dvorák’s Piano Quintet in A major in an empty hall
On the fifth day of Christmas we bring to you: musicians from the Israel Philhamonic (1st violinist David Radzynski, 2nd violinist Dumitru Pocitari, violist Miriam Hartman, cellist Emanuele Silvestri and pianist Lahav Shani) playing Dvorák’s Piano Quintet in A major in September 2020 as part of the Israel Philharmonic’s Online ...
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VideoVilnius String Quartet perform from balcony of the Lithuanian Philharmonic during lockdown
On the fourth day of Christmas we bring to you: the Vilnius String Quartet (1st violinist Dalia Kuznecovaite, 2nd violinist Artūras Šilalė, violist Kristina Anusevičiūtė and cellist Deividas Dumčius) playing from the balcony of the Lithuanian Philharmonic in May 2020. They perform ‘Svajone’ by Juozas Naujalis - a composer considered ...
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VideoThe Teyber Trio plays Mozart’s Divertimento K563
On the third day of Christmas we bring to you: the Teyber Trio (violinist Tim Crawford, violist Tim Ridout and cellist Tim Posner) in November 2020 playing the Andante from Mozart’s Divertimento K563.
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NewsViolinist Ivry Gitlis (1922-2020)
The veteran musician was known for his innovative playing style and penchant for collaboration
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VideoDaniel Hope & Christoph Israel play La Vie en Rose
On the second day of Christmas we bring to you: violinist Daniel Hope and pianist Christoph Israel in November 2020 playing La Vie en Rose.
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VideoPatrick Dexter plays While Shepherds watch Their Flocks by Night
On the first day of Christmas we bring to you: Irish cellist Patrick Dexter from County Mayo, who has been giving regular performances outside in his backyard since the beginning of lockdown in March, playing While Shepherds Watch their Flocks by Night in his back yard.
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NewsIvry Gitlis: a timeline
The life of the violinist, who died on 24 December 2020 aged 98, in 25 highlights
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NewsViolinist Ivry Gitlis talks to The Strad
In the August 2012 issue, the veteran virtuoso gave a wide-ranging interview to Ariane Todes, on topics from teaching and managers to emotion, conflict and playing with his friend Jascha Heifetz
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DebateOpinion: Defining relevance
Classical musicians can feel concerned about their lack of consequence in the ‘real’ world. But, as the pandemic has shown, the art form is needed now more than ever – and it’s up to performers to make the case, writes Andrew Mellor
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VideoViolinist Hilary Hahn performing at the age of 10
In this short clip violinist Hilary Hahn demonstrates artistry well beyond her years at the age of 10. Read: Advice I’d give my younger self: violinist Hilary Hahn Watch: Hilary Hahn plays Sibelius aged 16
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VideoGlobal Violin Sessions Part 1: Final Concert
This is the culmination of the first part of the Benedetti Foundation’s Global Violin Sessions, in which one tune is sent around the world and embellished according to the traditions of different countries. The tune, written by the trumpeter, composer and educator, Wynton Marsalis, has been on the first part ...
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FeatureSentimental Work: Narek Hakhnazaryan
For the Armenian cellist, Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations allows for incredible freedom of expression – and even has the ability to heal
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FocusWhy I had to relearn to play the violin with two fingers
Despite losing the function of the third and fourth fingers of his left hand through focal dystonia and a shoulder injury, violinist Clayton Haslop was determined to continue playing. Here he shares his story
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VideoDRIFT – a lockdown meditation on a summer’s day in Switzerland
In this film the choreographer, Cathy Marston - creator of The Cellist (a Royal Opera House ballet based on the life of Jacqueline du Pré) - improvises for the camera on the banks of the River Aare in Bern, Switzerland. Filmed in August 2020 by Director/DoP/Editor, Felix von Muralt. ...
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Focus'I disagree strongly with idea of a “deeper” Beethoven and “lighter” Beethoven' – Jean-Guihen Queyras
Recording Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto last June allowed French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras to step back into near normality, among colleagues and friends. He tells Pauline Harding about recording at a social distance
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VideoBeethoven Violin Concerto with 25 soloists
Marking Beethoven’s 250th birthday, here are 25 soloists playing the composer’s Violin Concerto. In order of appearance: 1. Kyung-Wha Chung (00:12) 2. Frank Peter Zimmermann (04:53) 3. Isabelle Faust (06:01) 4. Henryk Szeryng (07:02) 5. Pinchas Zukerman (09:39) 6. Isaac Stern (12:10) 7. Anne-Sophie Mutter (14:14) 8. Shlomo ...
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VideoRohan de Saram plays Xenakis
The cellist plays Xenakis’s Kottos for Cello in 2010. Read: Rohan de Saram: Life Lessons
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FocusRohan de Saram: Life Lessons
The former cellist of the Arditti Quartet on his journey from the 19th to the 20th century, and returning to his childhood studies of traditional Sri Lankan drumming
