All Focus articles – Page 11
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FocusFrom the mists of time: forgotten string players of the past
Some of the 20th century’s greatest string players were critically lauded in their day, but are now almost forgotten
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FocusSmall Wonders: The elements of style
John Dilworth asks why the finest details really do mean so much
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Focus‘We share an irrational love of Christmas carols’ - Double Acts: Elena Urioste and Melissa White
Two American violinist friends discuss pumpkin-hurling, high-temperature yoga and playing The Star-Spangled Banner for boxers
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FocusSmall wonders: Pins
John Dilworth muses on how a lutherie imperfection has become a defining factor in instrument appraisal
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Focus‘Mihaela’s tiramisu is the best I’ve eaten!’ - Double Acts: Frans Helmerson and Mihaela Martin
The husband-and-wife cellist and violinist discuss their different temperaments, their shared interest in world cuisine, and getting locked in a concert hall
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FocusGreat string players of the past: violinist Jacques Thibaud
Listening to Jacques Thibaud always makes Steven Isserlis smile. From October 2013
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FocusSmall Wonders: Shellac
John Dilworth explains how hard-working beetles provide one of lutherie’s vital ingredients
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FocusOn the trail of a 1708 Stradivari: J.T. Carrodus and a mystery violin
In an addendum to his article in the June 2023 issue, Gennady Filimonov uncovers how a 1708 Stradivari violin was mistaken for a cello, and other sundry observations
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FocusGreat string players of the past: violinist Joseph Szigeti
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida finds a musical soulmate in Joseph Szigeti. From October 2013
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FocusSmall wonders: Building bridges
John Dilworth pontificates on bridges in this article from September 2013
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FocusWords of Wisdom: violist Nobuko Imai
A positive outlook and courage are essential for a lasting career in music, as the violist shared in our March 2013 issue
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FocusGreat string players of the past: Violinist Adolf Busch
As a young man, Martin Lovett was impressed by the ease with which Adolf Busch performed
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FocusSmall wonders: The soundpost
For John Dilworth, an instrument’s heart and soul lie in one tiny piece of spruce
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FocusWords of Wisdom: violinist Jorja Fleezanis
The violinist shared her musical insights in our February 2013 issue
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Focus‘It’s been four years since we’ve been on the road’: Brett Yang on the TwoSet World Tour
Having a set framework is the key to unlocking creativity, says the violinist, as TwoSet Violin prepares for upcoming live events
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FocusThe Heartbeat Music Project: creating a community of music and Diné culture
Founder and artistic director of the Heartbeat Music Project Ariel Horowitz speaks about the tuition-free programme offering music and Navajo (Diné) cultural education
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FocusGreat string players of the past: the Busch Quartet
The more that music critic David Cairns listens to the Busch Quartet, the more he admires the legendary group
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FocusSmall wonders: The tailgut
How gut, steel, nylon and now parachute cord have brought change to the luthier’s craft
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #83: making the transition from student to fine instruments with Peter Herresthal
The violinist gives his advice and tips to players wanting to upgrade their instrument
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FocusWords of Wisdom: Violinist Michael Guttman
Violinist Michael Guttman shares his words of wisdom in this article from January 2013
