Janet Banks
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Jean-Guihen Queyras: C.P.E. Bach, Kraft
Plenty of contrast on a deliciously unorthodox Classical-era album
ReviewGerald Peregrine, Lynda O’Connor: Folk Tales Vol.2: British and Irish Miniatures
A second volume of folk music proves equally beguiling
ReviewAdrian Bradbury: The Pre-Raphaelite Cello
A heartfelt tribute to the British cello icon Beatrice Harrison
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Trio Boccherini: Hungarian String Trios
An established ensemble gives new voice to Hungarian string trios
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Tim Posner: Bloch, Bruch, Dohnányi
An impressive concerto debut from a characterful young Brit
ReviewSirkka-Liisa Kaakinen-Pilch: Bach
Impeccable if emotionally restrained readings of masterly sonatas
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Anastasia Kobekina: Venice
Venice offers depths of inspiration in a memorable debut
ReviewReview: ABRSM Cello Exam Pieces from 2024
Janet Banks reviews the new syllabus for the Associated Board’s cello exams, from Grades 1 to 5
ReviewViolinist Danae Papamattheou-Matschke: Bridges
An enticing introduction to Greek violin works of the last century
ReviewSandra Lied Haga: Franck, Strohl
A real rarity rubs shoulders with the familiar, to refreshing effect
ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Richard Boothby, Asako Morikawa: Alfonso Ferrabosco the Younger
A viol master puts a bass instrument in the spotlight
ReviewPatricia Kopatchinskaja, Camerata Bern: Maria Mater Meretrix
A magnificent voyage of discovery from a musical maverick
ReviewBook review: The Cello Still Sings: A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music
Janet Banks reviews Janet Horvath’s moving biographical tale of her family, the Holocaust and what happened next
ReviewRaphael Wallfisch: In Exile
A timeless subject is explored in a new concerto for cello and voice
ReviewBook review: The Well-Tempered Cello: Life with Bach’s Cello Suites
Janet Banks reviews an account by Miranda Wilson of learning and performing Bach’s Six Cello Suites from memory
ReviewBook review: Bach Revealed: A Player’s Guide to the Solo Cello Suites by J.S. Bach
Janet Banks reviews a new concept of learning and playing Bach’s Cello Suites