June 2025

We celebrate 50 years of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the 90th birthday of composer Terry Riley. There’s a look at 18th-century instrumental innovations, while Tanja Tetzlaff hands on her Life Lessons. Plus Baiba Skride’s Sentimental Work and our annual Accessories brochure.

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Still making waves: the Australian Chamber Orchestra

As the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary, Michael White speaks to its long-time artistic director Richard Tognetti about its unique place in the musical world

Bottesini’s bass makers: the Rossi family

The development of the double bass in 19th-century Milan owed a lot to the Rossi family. Thomas and George Martin investigate the lives of its members, and the innovations they brought to double bass design

Postcard from Svalbard: Arctic Chamber Music Festival

The Arctic Chamber Music Festival takes place in the world’s most northerly town, Longyearbyen. Emma Baker travelled there to sample its unique atmosphere

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Still making waves: the Australian Chamber Orchestra

As the Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary, Michael White speaks to its long-time artistic director Richard Tognetti about its unique place in the musical world

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Flying the flag for young talent: young artists’ schemes

As the Young Classical Artists Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary, Jessica Duchen hears from artists whose careers have been supported by this and other schemes for emerging talent

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Bottesini’s bass makers: the Rossi family

The development of the double bass in 19th-century Milan owed a lot to the Rossi family. Thomas and George Martin investigate the lives of its members, and the innovations they brought to double bass design

Technique

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Technique: Thoughts on intonation

An exploration into the many types of intonation and strategies to practise them

Masterclass

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Masterclass: Schumann Fantasiestücke for cello and piano

These three pieces pose an opportunity to create a dream-like sound world illustrating love in all its forms, says cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca

Trade Secrets

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Trade Secrets: Tips for tricky bow rehairs

Practical techniques to overcome common challenges in bow rehairing