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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis April 2021: Crossing the streams
Live streaming has become one of the main – and in some cases the only – outlet for musicians to perform during the pandemic. But how viable is it as a profit-making enterprise? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: April 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis March 2021: Complexity crisis
The Brexit deal has generated many unanswered questions regarding UK–EU touring, which have left UK music bodies scratching their heads. How can musicians negotiate the minefield? By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis February 2021: Brave new educational world?
The recent normalisation of virtual learning has raised the profile of subscription-based online instrumental tuition – but it’s still no substitute for one-to-one teaching. By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis January 2021: Lost at sea?
More musicians than ever are speaking out about struggles with their mental health, but what support services are available in this time of crisis? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ ArticleAuction Report: January 2021
Despite the problems of Covid-19, the October sales went ahead as planned in London. Kevin MacDonald reviews some of the highlights
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis December 2020: Competing with coronavirus
Most of 2020’s international string competitions were postponed – but with no easy resolution to Covid-19 in sight, how are events planned for 2021 dealing with the uncertainty? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis November 2020: The devil and the deep blue sea
With a Covid-19 second wave looking increasingly likely in the UK, string teachers are faced with the choice of returning to work in schools, or continuing with online tuition. By Peter Somerford.
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis October 2020: Sounds like team spirit
Like so many other music establishments, record labels were blindsided by the effect of the pandemic – but despite the restrictions, have carried on producing high-quality recordings. By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis September 2020: Weathering the storm
What is the future for violin making schools in the era of Covid-19? Tutors from around the world explain the form their courses are likely to take during the autumn term. By Harry White.
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis August 2020: Preparing for a brave new world
Conservatoires around the world are preparing for seismic changes in their teaching provision when the autumn term starts in September – and the problem of one-to-one tuition is just the tip of the iceberg
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis July 2020: The new normal
As Covid-19 lockdowns are gradually lifted, orchestras and concert venues in Europe and Asia are contemplating the task of reopening in a socially distanced world
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis June 2020: Secondary research
Musicians are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental cost of cutting down ebony and maple, even as stocks of top-quality wood are dwindling. What are the alternatives?
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Premium ❘ ArticleAuction report: June 2020
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, sales continued at the London auction houses in March. Kevin MacDonald gives a tour of the highlights
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2020
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis: Desperate times, desperate measures
Now that concerts, festivals and physical music lessons have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, how are string players coping in a world without their normal revenue streams?
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NewsThe Strad April 2020 issue is out now
The Strad talks to the indefatigable German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter about her plans for the Beethoven 250th anniversary year, and her recent recording collaboration with film composer John Williams
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Premium ❘ ArticleA Sforzando of Interest? Analysis April 2020
The number of professional orchestral players in Germany is finally on the rise again. But does this mean classical music is becoming more popular, or is this just a flash in the pan?
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NewsThe Strad March 2020 issue is out now
The Strad marks 100 years since the birth of the pioneering American viola pedagogue Karen Tuttle with an appraisal of her influential teaching methods
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NewsAnalysis: Proactive solutions
A new organisation founded by violin and bow makers aims to work with legislators to find answers to the problem of endangered wood species
