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Masterclass: Ida Haendel on Bach’s Chaconne in D minor
To mark the 120th anniversary of The Strad, the great virtuoso Ida Haendel draws on a lifetime of playing to explore what is for many the pinnacle of the solo violin repertoire. From the May 2010 issue.
Cellist Pablo Casals on expressive intonation
How to develop secure intonation, by cellist Maria Kliegel
Conquering performance nerves: I'm great in practice but don't perform so well on the day
Release the Fear Monster: how to conquer performance anxiety and perform at your best
Conquering performance nerves: how do I control my fear of failure?