Featured Stories – Page 89
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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
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VideoSitkovetsky Trio play Beethoven’s Trio, Op. 70 No. 2
Marking the anniversary - to the day - of Beethoven’s baptism, here is a video of the Sitkovetsky Trio (violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky, pianist Wu Qian and cellist Isang Enders) playing Beethoven’s Trio, Op. 70 No. 2. Read: Alexander Sitkovetsky: Life Lessons
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NewsOfsted confirms damage to music education from Covid-19
The UK education authority’s latest report highlights the effect of the pandemic on students’ music education provision
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VideoBeluga whale is mesmerised by violin playing
A musician mesmerises a Beluga whale by playing his violin. Watch: Violinist practises with rescue kitten in pouch Read: Yo-Yo Ma to the rescue – lost puppy found after cellist’s intervention
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FocusI gave up a Montagnana for my c.1696 Cappa cello, says Jean-Guihen Queyras
The French cellist and January 2021 cover star tells Pauline Harding about his cellos and bows
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FocusWhat were the forerunners of the viola d’amore?
The viola d’amore is undergoing a resurgence in popularity among early music groups, with a wealth of repertoire still to be rediscovered. Rachael Durkin tracks the development of this unique instrument, examining its many precursors along the way
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Premium ❘ FeatureJean-Guihen Queyras: A journey through time
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, the importance of musical ‘family’, and why working with living composers has helped him to find contemporary relevance in ...
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VideoThe Stuttgart Philharmonic perform in social distancing bubbles – literally
This performative art installation from the artist Florian Mehnert deals with the issue of social distancing in orchestras. With each musician performing in his or her own bubble, it draws attention to the loss of live performance and the livelihood of musicians. Read: Stuttgart Liederhalle to be used for mass ...
