Featured Stories – Page 23
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BlogsAni Aznavoorian’s family-made cello enchants Seattle audiences
US correspondent Thomas May reports on cellist Ani Aznavoorian and her cello crafted by her father
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Premium ❘ FeatureBass instinct: a new generation of double bass players
The Strad speaks to five double bassists who are helping to shape a multifaceted and forward-looking new generation of players
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BlogsWhen it rains, it pours: what do you do when your instrument gets drenched?
Plenty of advice exists on how to prevent moisture on your instrument – but what do you do if your precious tools of the trade get unexpectedly soaked? Cellist Davina Shum reflects on the soggy experiences of the French National Orchestra at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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FocusDramatic visions: Rihm’s String Quartets
Intense, theatrical, demanding – Wolfgang Rihm’s string pieces inspire a raft of reactions. As the composer celebrated his 60th birthday in March 2012, David Kettle asks quartet players how they take on the challenges of his work
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BlogsFrom NYO Inspire to the BBC Proms: violinist Charlotte Slater
Charlotte Slater shares how the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) has aided her journey as a violinist from rural Aberdeenshire to multiple performances at the world’s most prominent classical music festival, as well as tips for prospective students wanting to get involved
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BlogsStella Chen on her 1720 ‘General Kyd’ Stradivari violin
Ahead of summer performances at Music@Menlo, the violinist reflects on her beautiful instrument, no stranger to the hands of well known string players throughout history
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Premium ❘ Focus‘It’s incredibly important in one’s career to do it your own way’ - violinist Tasmin Little’s life lessons
The British violinist considers how to differentiate yourself as a musician and person
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BlogsA week of practice: cellist Hadewych van Gent
The cellist outlines her practice regime in the run up to her debut recording for the Royal Academy of Music’s Bicentenary Series, Voice
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BlogsVictor le Masne: how I composed the official theme for the Olympics
The musical director and composer of the official musical theme for the Paris 2024 Olympics shares his insights on creating a work that celebrates and reflects the excellence and dedication of athletes
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BlogsHow to unlock hidden potential: Redefining progress and the problem of procrastination
Violinist Hector Scott shares his insights into how to make practice engaging and help a pupil become a better version of themselves. In part one of three, he tackles the matter of redefining progress and the problem of procrastination
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Premium ❘ Feature‘This violoncello is perhaps the most perfect specimen’- From the archive: August 1924
William Whitehouse, a professor at London’s Royal College of Music, recalls some stories about his friend and fellow cellist Carlo Alfredo Piatti (1822–1901)
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NewsThe musical pride of France: The Capuçon brothers’ Olympic journey (so far!)
Following French cellist Gautier Capucon’s recent performance in front of the Olympic lantern, here’s a look at the brother duo’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games’ preparations
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BlogsBarefoot in winter: Tina Davidson on composing for strings
US composer Tina Davidson on her ’lifelong love affair with the string family’ and the creative journey behind her new album for string quartet and piano
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BlogsChamber music is the best way to nurture motivation and passion in young musicians: cellist Dmitri Atapine
The co-director of Music@Menlo’s Chamber Music Institute Young Performers Program outlines how chamber music can provide an inspirational whirlwind for aspiring musicians and artists
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Premium ❘ FocusPostcard from Norway: Bergen International Festival
At the Bergen International Festival in Norway, Tim Homfray enjoyed some first-rate chamber performances as well as Hardanger fiddle music – and an unlikely heatwave
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FocusGreat violinists: Arthur Grumiaux
Julian Haylock examines a performer whose aristocratic poise and purity of tone combined to perfection in Bach and Mozart, in this article from June 2010
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Blogs‘Trad meets Baroque’ - how violinist and violist Ciara Sudlow landed her first concert engagements
Irish-Australian violinist and violist Ciara Sudlow speaks about creating and developing her first shows exploring the crossover between Irish traditional and European baroque music, ahead of appearances at Dublin HandelFest
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FocusAaron Rosand on finding the perfect set of strings
Finding the best strings for your instrument can take years of trial and error. The American violinist reflects on his ongoing journey to discover the perfect set
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FocusGreat violinists: Eugène Ysaÿe
Matthew Rye examines the life of the great performer, conductor, composer and teacher whose full-bodied sound, broad tonal range and impeccable technique stemmed from years of hard practice
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist Rachel Podger: Music from every angle
The celebrated British violinist and Baroque and Classical specialist Rachel Podger chats with Tom Stewart about her new guest director role, her approach to teaching Baroque playing and striving to create an exciting musical experience for her audiences
