All Magazine articles – Page 83
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ReviewJonah Kim: Rachmaninoff, Barber
Apt composer pairing for a Curtis-formed duo makes a satisfying listen
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ReviewEckart Runge: Transitions
Exemplary playing distinguishes concertos from two Soviet mavericks
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ReviewHarriet Mackenzie, Richard Harwood: Gunning
A fresh chance to hear the British composer’s pastoral-themed concertos
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ReviewJennifer Pike: Elgar, Vaughan Williams
Rare and well-known repertoire with a twist combine in an irresistible release
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ReviewDaniel Müller-Schott: Brahms
Exceptional music making from this cello–piano duo that’s never showy for its own sake
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ReviewNicolas Altstaedt, Alexander Lonquich: Beethoven
Outstanding set of Beethoven’s cello music stands tall in a crowded field
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ReviewSergey Malov: Bach
The Bach Suites performed on the ‘shoulder cello’ prove more than just a curiosity
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Premium ❘ FeatureAll for one: Nicola Benedetti
When violinist Nicola Benedetti launched her Benedetti Sessions at the beginning of this year she had no idea that the mass-participation workshops for string players and teachers would be stalled by Covid-19. Undeterred, she moved the programme online, which, as she tells Peter Somerford, was no bad thing
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Premium ❘ ArticleSeptember 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the September 2020 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureBach Cello Suites on the Double Bass: A New Register
Although learning Bach’s Cello Suites at pitch on the double bass has only relatively recently become commonplace, they are now featured on music college syllabuses around the world. Virtuoso bassist and conservatoire professor Leon Bosch explains how he introduces the works to his students
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Premium ❘ FeatureGiuseppe Ceruti: In the name of the father
The Cremonese luthier Giuseppe Ceruti is often overlooked in favour of his more famous son, Enrico. Duane Rosengard examines two matching double basses by Giuseppe to discover the secrets of his making style
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: Final Frontier
The Jerusalem Quartet’s second instalment of Bartók string quartets brings a new delicacy and clarity to these works, which are so often portrayed as brutal. Violinist Alexander Pavlovsky and violist Ori Kam discuss their approach with Tom Stewart
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Premium ❘ FeatureHeart of the matter: Schumann’s Cello Concerto
Schumann’s Cello Concerto is often seen as dark and troubled, and its advocates have struggled to bring it the recognition it deserves. Now, Josephine Knight’s discoveries have led to a new edition and recording which shed a fresh light on this work, writes Peter Quantrill
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Premium ❘ FeaturePride of Norway: The Strad calendar 2021
The Strad’s 2021 Calendar celebrates 15 years since the start of the Dextra Musica foundation, whose instrument collection has swiftly become one of the finest in the world. Unlike many other valuable collections, these instruments are in daily use. John Dilworth highlights some of the treasures
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ReviewConcert review: Bang on a Can Marathon 2020
Bruce Hodges reviews the online extravaganza held at various locations on 14 June 2020
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ReviewConcert review: Wigmore Hall, 8-24 June 2020
Tim Homfray reviews performances held at the London venue for an online-only audience
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ReviewBook review: Piano Trios on Stage: Violin/Flute, Cello and Piano
Anne Inglis reviews a publication by David Brooker designed to interest young players in piano trios
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ReviewBook review: The Sound of Life’s Unspeakable Beauty
Julian Haylock reviews Martin Schleske’s book relating the art of violin making to a profound belief in God
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ReviewBook review: The German Bow: A study exhibit of German bow making
Bow maker Matt Wehling reviews the latest publication from the Violin Society of America
