All James Ehnes articles
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Premium ❘ ArticleViolinist James Ehnes: an exclusive profile from The Strad’s archive, November 2007
Charismatic, honest, self-critical, and with an amazingly relaxed approach to performing, the Canadian virtuoso charms Michael Quinn in this archive interview from The Strad’s November 2007 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolinist James Ehnes: A journey with Bach
Canadian violinist James Ehnes combines his virtuosity and musical intelligence as he takes a deep dive into the Bach violin concertos – both extant and reconstructed. He speaks to Thomas May about this latest chapter in his multifaceted career
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Premium ❘ ArticleMarch 2025: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the March 2025 issue, starring the versatile Canadian violinist and violist James Ehnes
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NewsViolinist James Ehnes extends contract with Seattle Chamber Music Society
The violinist will serve as the Gilbert Omenn and Martha Darling artistic director through 2032
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: James Ehnes: Bernstein, Williams
An illuminating take on two American masters
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FocusBernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ challenges violinists to become compelling storytellers: James Ehnes
Bernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ may not be an immediately recognisable piece of the violin repertoire. James Ehnes shares how the work has multiple access points that are a reflection of the multifaceted composer, ahead of performances with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
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ReviewConcert review: James Ehnes (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra/Paavo Järvi
Tim Homfray visits London’s Royal Festival Hall for the performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony on 26 November 2023
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FocusDouble Acts: Violinist James Ehnes and David Fulton
Violinist James Ehnes and instrument collector David Fulton unite in a love fast cars as well as great instruments
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NewsNew violin appointments at Jacobs School of Music
Violinists James Ehnes and Stephen Rose join the faculty from August 2024
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ReviewRound-up: String soloists at the 2023 BBC Proms
Peter Quantrill finds a wealth of riches in this year’s Proms season at the Royal Albert Hall
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto no.2 in G minor op.63
Violinist James Ehnes provides his insight into tackling the tricky technical demands of this lyrical masterpiece
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: James Ehnes: Mythes
Unusual programme is another winner from this distinguished partnership
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ReviewDouble CD review: Christian Tetzlaff, James Ehnes: Berg
Two master violinists offer opposing views of Berg
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ReviewConcert review: James Ehnes (violin) National Arts Centre Orchestra/Alexander Shelley
Bruce Hodges attends the performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall on 5 April 2022
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VideoPaganini’s Caprice no.9, ‘The Hunt’ – played backwards
Ever wondered what Paganini’s Ninth Caprice in E major, ‘The Hunt’ would sound like backwards? Well look no further - German violinist Ingolf Turban has obliged with this performance, recorded live in Munich in 2017. And here’s James Ehnes playing the Caprice forwards for comparison: Video: Niccolò Paganini: ...
