All Issue articles – Page 11
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ReviewBook review: Freedom and Flexibility of the Violinist’s Left Hand
Nathaniel Vallois reviews a book of studies designed to improve left-hand technique
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Book review: The Lives of Isaac Stern
Tully Potter reviews a biography of the legendary American violinist, published in his centenary year
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Virgil Boutellis-Taft: Incantation
Intimate and inward-looking playing perfectly suits a memorable recital programme
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Ophélie Gaillard: I Colori dell’Ombra
Lyrical, colourful and dramatic album of Vivaldi’s cello concertos
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Maxim Rysanov: Vasks
A notable contemporary viola concerto from an acclaimed Latvian composer
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Thymos Quartet: Schubert
A warm and convincing ‘Trout’ doesn’t overplay its star guest’s presence
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Tabea Zimmermann: Cantilena
Wordless songs transcribed for the viola with breathtaking beauty
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Augustin Hadelich: Bohemian Tales
Violinist’s immensely enjoyable journey through a landscape of Czech music
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Tasmin Little: British Violin Sonatas Vol.3
Gloriously inventive 20th-century British music from a much-loved duo
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Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yo-Yo Ma: Beethoven
Triple bonus with dramatic yet touching Beethoven from star soloists
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Jaakko Kuusisto, Pekka Kuusisto: Aho
Finnish brothers give passionate accounts of music by their countryman
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Alina Ibragimova: Shostakovich
Gripping playing captures Shostakovich’s astringent wit and emotional drama
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David Nebel: Glass, Stravinsky
A refreshing and highly recommended pairing of 20th-century concertos
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Premium ❘ Feature
Isaac Stern: Generosity of Spirit
In celebration of Isaac Stern’s centenary this month, Tully Potter surveys the great violinist’s many and varied chamber music collaborations
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Stradivari violin ‘Benecke’: Unconventional Beauty
The 1694 ‘Benecke’ violin is a masterpiece of Stradivari’s ‘Long Pattern’. Andrea Zanrè and Rudolf Hopfner take a look at this exquisite example, detailing its provenance and revealing what CT scans can tell us about its construction
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July 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the July 2020 issue
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Writing a Cadenza: Creativity Unchained
Cadenza writing has enjoyed a renewed surge in popularity over recent years. Pauline Harding talks to soloists, teachers and competition jurors about why the trend has been growing, and why more performers should take the plunge
