All Focus articles – Page 5
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The Strad Calendar 2024: 1715 ‘Baron Knoop’ Antonio Stradivari violin
The favourite instrument of collector David L. Fulton, for whom its tone is ’silvery with lots of “sizzle”’
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The Strad Podcast #95: Historical instrument chat with violinist Rachel Podger
Rachel speaks about the tools of her trade in this episode of the ‘Podgecast’
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Words of Wisdom: violinist Margaret Batjer
The concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and pedagogue shared her musical insights in our March 2014 issue
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The Strad Calendar 2024: 1698 ‘Shapiro’ Pietro Guarneri of Mantua violin
The first fine instrument ever bought by collector David L. Fulton is a genuine rarity
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String quartets must offer an artistic voice to the music industry: Didier Schnorhk, Concours de Genève
Ahead of the Concours de Genève’s string quartet online rounds next week, secretary general Schnorhk shares how the competition offers emerging ensembles a stepping stone to their intended career
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The Strad Podcast #94: a theatrical Verklärte Nacht with cellist Matthew Barley
The cellist speaks about creating a theatrical experience with a multitude of access points for new and existing audiences to Schoenberg’s piece and other related works
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The Strad Podcast #93: creative storytelling with cellist Alexander Hersh
The star of ‘Absinthe’ shares how narrative and multiple access points can benefit classical music in reaching new audiences
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The Strad Podcast #92: remembering violinist Geoff Nuttall of the St. Lawrence String Quartet
The ensemble’s founding violist Lesley Robertson shares her memories of the violinist
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Crazy money? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Philippa Bunting looks at the scary economics of learning and teaching a stringed instrument
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The Strad Podcast #91: ‘The Music Critic’ with violinist Aleksey Igudesman
‘The most horrible reviews of the most beautiful music ever written’
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Violinist Randall Goosby on getting to know a Strad
Our September 2023 cover star speaks about the 1708 ‘Strauss’ Stradivari violin, on loan from the Samsung Foundation of Culture, Korea
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To plan or not to plan? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Private string teachers have the luxury of not being compelled to plan their lessons. But, argues Philippa Bunting, thinking ahead can only bring advantages for both teacher and student
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The Strad Podcast #90: on the road with the Aizuri Quartet
With a busy touring season, how do the players cope with learning lots of repertoire, rehearsing with limited time and being away from home? Violinist Emma Frucht shares the group’s strategies
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Top tips for dealing with parents of string pupils
It’s important to lay out boundaries and expectations of both the child and parent with clear communication. From 2010
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The Strad Podcast #89: playing in Broadway shows with violist Stephanie Baer
Playing in musical theatre and commercial productions cultivates skills that will feed your classical playing, says the violist
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What’s a ‘bad’ student? - Teacher’s notes with Philippa Bunting
Classing young players as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ pupils betrays some worrying attitudes in string teaching
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Words of Wisdom: cellist Stefan Metz
The former cellist of the Orlando Quartet gave his advice for musical versatility in our August 2014 issue
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Music teacher vs instrumental tutor: is there a difference?
In the first part of a series from 2011, pedagogue Philippa Bunting discusses teaching qualifications
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The Strad Podcast #88: Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop with cellist Mike Block
Mike shares his thoughts on cross-cultural artistic collaboration ahead of this year’s programme
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The Phoenix Symphony announces new concertmaster
Canadian violinist Boson Mo will begin the role at the beginning of the 2023/24 season