All Magazine articles – Page 89
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Premium ❘ FeatureLutherie Collectives: The Wisdom of Crowds
Violin making is traditionally a solitary career, so why are so many luthiers and bow makers choosing to join collectives? Peter Somerford talks to the founders and members of such groups around the world to discover the benefits of pooling resources, knowledge and time
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn search of perfection: finding the right bow
Violinist and Metropolitan Opera concertmaster Benjamin Bowman has spent his entire playing career in search of ever more subtle and responsive bows. Here, he charts his journey to finding his ‘forever bow’, and advises string players on how they, too, can invest in this most important of assets
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: Family connections
For her latest recording, violinist Viktoria Mullova has collaborated with her son, jazz bassist Misha Mullov-Abbado in an eclectic array of duets. Harry White speaks to the pair about the project’s origins and about working with family
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Premium ❘ FeatureD. C. Dounis: Training the brain
For Demetrius Constantine Dounis, the secret of good technique came from developing the brain and memory, as well as the arms and fingers. James Dickenson examines what made his ideas so special, and why he became one of the 20th century’s most influential teachers
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Premium ❘ FeatureLutherie in Mexico: Adapting to Change
The history of stringed instrument making in Mexico is one of adaptability and innovation. Pablo Alfaro and Jaime G. González show how European arts and crafts were rapidly adopted by the indigenous people, and how the 20th century saw more creativity than ever
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ReviewConcert reviews: Live-streaming from New York
Bruce Hodges watches a tribute to Lynn Harrell and part of a series by Jennifer Koh, with links in the article
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ReviewConcert reviews: Stockholm and Hamburg
Peter Quantrill reviews two live-streamed concerts, with links in the review
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ReviewBook review: Grade by Grade: Double Bass
RCM double bass tutor Caroline Emery reviews the latest in B&H’s series for ABRSM students and others
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ReviewBook review: Freedom and Flexibility of the Violinist’s Left Hand
Nathaniel Vallois reviews a book of studies designed to improve left-hand technique
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ReviewBook review: The Lives of Isaac Stern
Tully Potter reviews a biography of the legendary American violinist, published in his centenary year
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ReviewVirgil Boutellis-Taft: Incantation
Intimate and inward-looking playing perfectly suits a memorable recital programme
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ReviewOphélie Gaillard: I Colori dell’Ombra
Lyrical, colourful and dramatic album of Vivaldi’s cello concertos
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ReviewMaxim Rysanov: Vasks
A notable contemporary viola concerto from an acclaimed Latvian composer
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ReviewThymos Quartet: Schubert
A warm and convincing ‘Trout’ doesn’t overplay its star guest’s presence
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ReviewTabea Zimmermann: Cantilena
Wordless songs transcribed for the viola with breathtaking beauty
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ReviewAugustin Hadelich: Bohemian Tales
Violinist’s immensely enjoyable journey through a landscape of Czech music
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ReviewTasmin Little: British Violin Sonatas Vol.3
Gloriously inventive 20th-century British music from a much-loved duo
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ReviewJaakko Kuusisto, Pekka Kuusisto: Aho
Finnish brothers give passionate accounts of music by their countryman
