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All orchestral articles
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BlogsHow to be successful in an orchestral audition - LSO violinist Maxine Kwok
London Symphony Orchestra first violinist Maxine Kwok offers tips for string candidates on preparing for orchestral auditions in this interview from 2014
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FocusFrom the Archive: Why do so many musicians have long hair?
Whether as a mark of distinction or genius, the trend is embodied by Eugène Ysaÿe, according to The Strad's June 1897 issue
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ArticleTales of an orchestral violinist – sitting correctly
In one of two companion pieces to a feature published in our April 2021 issue, former Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Gerald Elias reveals the secrets of maintaining a good sitting posture while playing
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FeatureLeadership and diplomacy: how to be a good orchestral concertmaster
A piece from our archive in which former concertmaster John Georgiadis, who died on Tuesday, tells Julian Haylock his memories of the London Symphony Orchestra
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FocusWhy do so many orchestras lag behind the beat?
Even under the best conductors and in the finest orchestras, players tend to drag behind the baton. Evan Johnson looks at the reasons for this universal phenomenon
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Premium ❘ Feature6 ways to avoid an angry soloist
Growing numbers of musicians are speaking out against bad audience behaviour, finds Charlotte Smith
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Premium ❘ DebateHistorically informed performance on modern instruments is misguided
Historically informed performance is all well and good, argues Julian Haylock, but continuing to play on modern instruments just results in the worst of both worlds
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NewsBaltimore Symphony cancels summer concerts after failing to agree pay deal
The announcement cites ‘fiscal reform, improvement efforts’ and intention to reduce its activities from 52 to 40 weeks per year
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DebateIs Germany's orchestral paradise as good as it seems?
The country’s Unesco-protected orchestral system may look ideal to the rest of the world, but it’s by no means a bed of roses, writes Hugo Shirley
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DebateVirtual reality: tool for audience engagement or passing fad?
Orchestras across the globe have been experimenting with enhancing the audience’s musical experience. What are the potential applications for VR technology, asks Peter Somerford
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NewsConcertgebouw launches European youth orchestra project
The Amsterdam based orchestra is inviting nominations and applications for RCO Young, which starts in the summer of 2019
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DebateOrchestral manoeuvres in the dark: classical music organisations prepare for Brexit
With the UK and EU no closer to finalising a Brexit deal, British orchestras are facing an uncertain future in Europe – and continental players have a right to be concerned, writes Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ FeatureAntonio Pappano: What conductors want from their string sections
A regular, nice, beautiful sound doesn’t interest the music director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, he told The Strad in this interview from 2008
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VideoBartók's Concerto for Orchestra in 360°
This is a 360 Film, so use your mouse to move your viewing point in all directions. It features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing the finale of Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, conducted by Rafael Payare. It is a Google Arts & Culture exhibit, with more information, photos, interviews etc, available ...
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NewsConcertgebouw drops Daniele Gatti in wake of new allegations
The Italian conductor was named in Washington Post exposé last week, which prompted flurry of reports from female members of the orchestra
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VideoPhiladelphia concertmaster David Kim on orchestral auditions
‘Through all of those barriers, psychological and physical, you have to make beautiful art somehow, in a setting that is so unartistic and unispiring.’ In this interview for J.W. Pepper, Philhadelphia Orchestra concertmaster David Kim talks about how he learned to audition for orchestras and how to thrive in the ...
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NewsNerve injury forces Cincinnati concertmaster to step down
Timothy Lees, who has been treated for condition since 2016, will remain a member of the orchestra but relinquishes the front desk
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FocusShould string section bowings always be synchronised?
It is generally accepted that string sections should bow as a collective, but could this uniform approach sacrifice the composer's intended sound? Violist James Boyd argues in favour of greater freedom
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DebateToo few conductors understand their double bass section
Though the standard of double bass playing has risen exponentially during the past 50 years, conductors’ attitudes towards the instrument have barely changed
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NewsBritish cellist Christine Jackson has died aged 53
The experienced orchestral and chamber musician had suffered a brain aneurysm in 2009