All Issue articles – Page 3
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Premium ❘ ArticleFebruary 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the February 2021 issue
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Session Report: clowning around
For violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja a bout of tendonitis was the perfect opportunity to widen her musical perspective by taking on the title role in Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire, as she tells Toby Deller
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Behind the Curve: the evolution of the bow
The evolution of the bow is inextricably tied up with the needs of the player, and the changing face of society. Paolo Sarri examines the development of the ‘ancient’ and ‘modern’ curves of the bow stick, dispelling a number of myths along the way
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Chevalier de Saint-Georges: the remarkable revolutionary
Too long overlooked, the extraordinary life of 18th-century violinist and composer the Chevalier de Saint-Georges has once more been celebrated over the past 25 years. Yet his compositions remain unfairly neglected, writes Kevin MacDonald
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Review
Book review: The Art of Violin Retouching: Layers, Colors, Depth and Antiquing
John Dilworth reads the second edition of Brian Epp’s lutherie guide, including a new chapter on antiquing
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Book review: Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom
Brian Hodges reads a comprehensive guide to string teaching by veteran tutor Karel Butz
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Book review: Get Beethoven!
Tully Potter reads the very readable autobiography of Paul Cassidy, violist with the Brodsky Quartet
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Concert reviews: Brodsky Quartet, Albion Quartet, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Peter Quantrill hears three concerts at different London venues at the start of November 2020
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Review
Concert review: Augustin Hadelich (violin) Danish National Symphony Orchestra/Manfred Honeck
Andrew Mellor hears the performance at Copenhagen’s DR Concert Hall on 27 November 2020
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Tim Kliphuis Trio: The Five Elements
Jazz, folk, minimalism and Bach collide in the name of the environment
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Leon Bosch: The South African Double Bass
New works commissioned by and for virtuoso double bassist
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Théotime Langlois de Swarte: The Mad Lover
Violin and lute duo explore music of delicious melancholy
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Amalia Hall: In Motion
Unfamiliar repertoire arranged for small string ensemble is well worth exploring
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Gautier Capuçon: Emotions
A collection of popular encores that strikes exactly the right note
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Christian-Pierre La Marca: Cello 360
Imaginative and varied recital that takes in the gamut of solo cello repertoire
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Kanneh-Mason Family: Carnival
An enchanting tour de force from a stunningly gifted musical family
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Frank Peter Zimmermann: Martinů, Bartók
Masterful performances of Martinů from a violinist on splendid form
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