World record smashed: ‘Macdonald’ Stradivari viola sells for millions
The instrument has been bought for a price exceeding the amount paid for the ‘Baron Knoop’ Stradivari violin in 2025
Violinist Simone Lamsma signs to KD SCHMID
The Dutch violinist joins the roster for general management
World record smashed: ‘Macdonald’ Stradivari viola sells for millions
The instrument has been bought for a price exceeding the amount paid for the ‘Baron Knoop’ Stradivari violin in 2025
NewsHas the €10 million 1719 ‘Lauterbach’ Stradivari been found?
A violin that may be the Nazi-looted instrument has been brought to attention following a performance by violinist Emmanuel Coppey in Colmar, France
NewsTerrifying moment a million-dollar violin is knocked out of soloist’s hands
Violinist Elina Vähälä was performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto when the incident occurred
NewsThe Strad at akustika Nuremberg 2026 - thank you!
It was wonderful to meet so many of our readers and followers during the annual trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Take a look at a few photos from the weekend
NewsObituary: violinist Günter Pichler (1940–2026)
The founder of the Alban Berg Quartet died in a car accident on 24 April
NewsCommand Your Sound – Larsen Strings introduces Sovereign for Cello
With the launch of Larsen Sovereign for Cello, Larsen Strings presents its most soloistic cello string set to date - one shaped in close collaboration with leading artists, including international soloist Johannes Moser, whose pursuit of greater power, immediacy and expressive freedom has helped drive the development
News2022 Mick de Hoog violin stolen in Dublin
The instrument was contained in a white Gewa Air case and was stolen from Kimmage on the evening of 22 April
NewsCome and meet Team Strad at akustika Nuremberg 2026!
The Strad team has arrived for the 2026 akustika trade fair from 24 to 26 April in Nuremberg, Germany. Come and visit us at stand B08 in Hall 7A, pick up a free copy of our April issue, and check out our subscription discount!
NewsResonance String Quartet Fellowship launches with Balourdet Quartet as inaugural fellow
The ensemble will receive mentorship, professional development and participate in residencies in the US, UK and Europe
NewsString winners feature at the 2026 BBC Music Magazine Awards
Timothy Ridout scooped a major victory for the viola as a solo instrument, while the Marmen Quartet was recognised for its recording of challenging works by Bartók and Ligeti
