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Opinion: A case for depping
The art of deputising may be one of the scariest things a musician can do, but it’s a skill that can benefit all players, says cellist Davina Shum
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Words of Wisdom: Violist Lawrence Dutton
The Emerson Quartet violist shared his musical insights in our September 2012 issue
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Session Report: Rachel Podger on recording C.P.E Bach
Rachel Podger talks to Toby Deller about recording C.P.E Bach with Kristian Bezuidenhout
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The blind string player: Stepping out of the shadows
Myra Ross writes about her experience as a blind string player
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King Charles III: Four times the new monarch showed his deep love for classical music
Ahead of the coronation this weekend, take a look at some of the new monarch’s classical highlights
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Shostakovich Cello Sonata: A twentieth century classic
Cellist and Shostakovich scholar Elizabeth Wilson examines the puzzle of the different editions
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Opinion: Jedi Wisdom for string playing
In the second of his articles, mining the wisdom of the Star Wars universe, cellist Brian Hodges explains how the teachings of the Jedi can be applied to string playing
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In pursuit of musical perfection: the legacy of the Lindsay Quartet
Tim Horton reminisces about the lasting impact the Lindsays had on his musical career and Sheffield
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Words of Wisdom: Violinist Maggie Faultless
The baroque violinist shared her musical insights in our May 2012 issue
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‘Don’t exclude any area of music’ - Catherine Hewgill’s life lessons
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s principal cellist discusses her time in the US and the life of a section leader
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Photo gallery: 1,300 Suzuki students take over London’s Royal Albert Hall
Take a look at these stunning images of the British Suzuki Music Association’s recent gala event from 9 April
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Great string players of the past: Joshua Bell on Eugène Ysaÿe
Joshua Bell tells Steven Isserlis how he was directly influenced by Eugène Ysaÿe through his teacher, Josef Gingold
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Why you need to listen to the music of Rita Strohl: cellist Sandra Lied Haga
Ever heard of Rita Strohl’s Great Dramatic Sonata ’Titus et Berenice’? No? Sandra Lied Haga uncovers a long-neglected work for cello and piano
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An interview with Sarasate - From the archive: May 1893
Spanish virtuoso Pablo de Sarasate gives an exclusive interview to The Strad in his eye-wateringly bright yellow salon in Paris
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Words of Wisdom: Violinist Sylvia Rosenberg
The pedagogue and former student of Ivan Galamian and Szymon Goldberg gives her teaching insights
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’Violinists today owe Ysaÿe a great deal’ - Laura Rickard
Violinist and artistic director Laura Rickard examines the influence of Eugene Ysaÿe on the programme of Romsey Chamber Music Festival
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‘I’m simply grateful each time I play it’ - Daniel Müller-Schott on the Elgar Cello Concerto
The cellist shares his thoughts, tips and advice on approaching this epic work
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Great string players of the past: Violinist Bronislaw Huberman
Actor Simon Callow draws inspiration from the imaginative engagement of Bronislaw Huberman before he goes on stage
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Analysis May 2023: Support for young string quartets
A European initiative aims to give young talented string quartets the professional start they deserve
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‘I want to live every note of the music’ - Alina Ibragimova
Alina Ibragimova speaks to Jessica Duchen about her influences and plans for the future