All Issue articles
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ReviewJennifer Pike: Like to the Lark
Fascinating and convincing choral approach to a violin concerto favourite
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Takács Quartet, Marc-André Hamelin: Dohnänyi
Poised and polished composer portrait featuring music written 20 years apart
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Tamsin Waley-Cohen: CPE Bach: Complete Works for Violin and Keyboard
Deft and mellow-toned readings of late Baroque duos by Bach junior
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Ébène Quartet: The Freedom of Instability
Currently making international appearances to mark Beethoven’s 250th birthday as well as celebrating 20 years since its foundation, the Ébène Quartet is riding high now that violist Marie Chilemme has become an established member. But, the players tell Charlotte Gardner, replacing former violist Mathieu Herzog was no easy matter following ...
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Vuillaume's Early Years: The Making of a Master
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume was the most successful French luthier of his time, but the first years of his career are still shrouded in mystery. Jonathan Marolle examines some of his earliest instruments to uncover the evolution of his technique and style
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Jerry Horner: A Virtuoso Teacher
In February last year, former Fine Arts Quartet violist Jerry Horner died at the age of 83. China Conservatory of Music violin professor and past Horner student James Dickenson reflects on the career and teaching legacy of a fine mentor, drawing on interviews with Horner’s students and colleagues, and ...
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Michel Collichon: The Magnificent Ten
Just a handful of instruments by Michel Collichon have survived to the present day – but they demonstrate the skill and techniques of a master innovator. With a tenth example recently identified, Shem Mackey explains the appeal of the 17th-century viol maker to modern-day luthiers
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Retirement from Performance: A Change of Pace
Is there a time when we should admit defeat, acknowledge our age and put our instruments away for good? Or is it possible to keep enjoying, playing and sharing music forever? Pauline Harding talks to musicians young and old about falling standards, failing physiques and a joy of playing music ...
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Concert review: Vienna Piano Trio
Tim Homfray gives his impressions on the concert at London’s Wigmore Hall on 20 November 2019
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Concert review: Attacca Quartet, Caroline Shaw (voice)
Charlotte Gardner reports on the Kings Place, London, recital on 20 November 2019
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Concert review: Carducci Quartet
Peter Quantrill visits London’s Conway Hall for the performance on 17 November 2019
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Concert review: Christian Tetzlaff (violin) Lars Vogt (piano)
Edward Bhesania visits London’s Wigmore Hall for the concert on 12 November 2019
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Concert review: Takács Quartet
Tim Homfray gives the low-don on the concert at London’s Wigmore Hall on 7 November 2019
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Concert review: Vista Lirica
Bruce Hodges shares his views on what he saw at Renée Weiler Concert Hall, Greenwich House, New York, on 6 December 2019
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Concert review: Alisa Weilerstein (cello) New York Philharmonic/Jakub Hrůša
Leah Hollingsworth attends the performance at New York’s Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, on 21 November 2019
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Concert review: Daedalus Quartet, Renana Gutman (piano)
Bruce Hodges gives his thoughts on the recital at Engelman Recital Hall, Baruch Performing Arts Center, on 12 November 2019
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Concert review: Brentano Quartet
Leah Hollingsworth attends the concert at Zankel Hall on 6 November 2019
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Book review: The Strum Bowing Method and 22 Groove Studies for Strings
Max Grosch reviews two books by fellow jazz violinist Tracy Silverman
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Book review: Eugène Sartory: Documents and photographs concerning his life and work, presented by his grandson Philippe Dupuy
Philip Brown reviews a book of memories on the great 20th-century bow maker
