Obituary: double bassist Bronwen Naish (1939–2026)
Bronwen Naish, regarded as the first female double bass soloist and an advocate for the instrument, has died aged 86
Cellist Friedrich Thiele signs with Harrison Parrott
The soloist and chamber musician was a major prizewinner at the 2019 ARD International Music Competition
Obituary: double bassist Bronwen Naish (1939–2026)
Bronwen Naish, regarded as the first female double bass soloist and an advocate for the instrument, has died aged 86
NewsMaxim Vengerov steps in for indisposed Lisa Batiashvili in London
Vengerov will play the Tchaikovsky Concerto with the Philharmonia and Mark Wigglesworth
NewsContinuo Foundation awards over £100k to early music projects
This marks the foundation’s eleventh round of grants, with the total amount awarded since 2021 surpassing £1.1 million
NewsViolinist Alina Pogostkina steps back from performance
The winner of the 2005 Sibelius Competition has announced she will be focusing on her life away from the stage, after 35 years of performing
News44 ensembles selected to join MERITA Platform
The emerging chamber ensembles will have the opportunity to pursue performing projects and residencies across Europe through 2029
NewsFibonacci Quartet appointed to new residency role
The award-winning quartet has been appointed associate ensemble at Music at Paxton festival for 2027-2029
NewsApril 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the German theme April issue, in which cover star Frank Peter Zimmermann explores his new recording of Elgar’s Violin Concerto
NewsSaint Paul Chamber Orchestra names Alina Ibragimova as new artistic partner
Ibragimova’s tenure with the orchestra begins in the 2026/27 season
NewsObituary: violinist Rodica Gonzalez
Gonzalez, a long-standing member of the Houston Symphony, died of cancer aged 59
NewsBorletti-Buitoni Trust 2026 awards and fellowships announced
Two cellists and two string quartets feature in this year’s cohort
