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The power of three: the string trio
Jacqueline Vanasse explores the unique properties of the string trio, delving into its history and repertoire with the guidance of some of today’s top trio players
Celebrating 20 years of Ensemble 360
Founding member of Ensemble 360 Tim Horton shares how programming for upcoming appearances at the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival is a reflection on the group’s musical journey and evolution over the last 20 years
Eusebius Quartet: what do the Elgar and Fauré String Quartets have in common?
The British ensemble shares its thoughts on the pairing of works by Elgar and Fauré, ahead of its upcoming album release on 16 May
Stress is our friend, not our foe: how to manage stress to perform at your best
Cellist and researcher Joanna Latała encourages positively reframing the feeling of stress, and offers strategies on how to transform it into a force for growth and success
Concerti in time of war: Double bass virtuoso James VanDemark premieres two new works by Ukrainian composers
In a powerful convergence of musical collaboration and cultural solidarity, James VanDemark premieres a pair of concerti he has commissioned from Ukrainian composers Maksim Kolomiiets and Mykhailo Shved
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Music between friends: Sheku Kanneh-Mason on his new album, ‘Shostakovich & Britten’
The British cellist speaks to The Strad about his deeply personal new album, the influence of Rostropovich and the emotional extremes that keep him returning to this music.
‘Curiosity is at the core of human nature’ - Roberto Díaz’s life lessons
The US–Chilean violist and director of the Curtis Institute of Music discusses the importance of technique and curiosity
‘We hope this unjust penalising of ’cellists will disappear’ - From the archive: May 1925
Not planes but trains: a century ago, cellists were up in arms about railway operators charging extra to allow instruments on board. Pedagogue Carl Fuchs reveals the result of the latest petition
Composer Sven Helbig: on the creation of ‘Requiem A’
The composer shares how breath is central to this symphonic composition, released on a new album on 8 May 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe
Illuminating the shadows of the string trio: Black Oak Ensemble
Chicago’s Black Oak Ensemble digs deep into the overlooked world of the string trio – and finds a wealth of stories, soundscapes and surprises.
‘An emotional journey’: Alexander Sitkovetsky on Strauss’ Metamorphosen
The violinist of the Sitkovetsky Trio reflects on his personal experiences of Richard Strauss’ work that contemplates loss and transformation - including both versions for string septet and string orchestra - ahead of a performance on 15 May with musicians of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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