Playing debates – Page 5
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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 many young double bassists prioritise solo technique over orchestral expertise
Chi-chi Nwanoku argues that students need to be more realistic about their career expectations
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DebateMore string players of today should listen to singers past and present
The great string players of the past embodied the ‘singing’ style that signifies their relationship with vocalists of the time. Why can’t today’s stars capture the same atmosphere, asks Tully Potter
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DebateTaking a break from music might just make you a better player in the long run
Pauline Harding considers why having a break from music might be the healthiest thing you can do
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DebateHow much does choice of concerto affect a competition result?
In the past year, big, tuneful, Romantic works have dominated violin competition finals, leaving little room for Classical and 20th Century works, writes Charlotte Smith
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DebateNo sex please - we're classical musicians
Does ‘sexing up’ classical music increase accessibility or is it merely crass exhibitionism? Two well-known string players debate one of the hot topics of the industry in The Strad's March 2006 issue
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DebateIs there a 'right' way to play Sibelius?
Sibelius should be performed in a bleak style representative of his native sound world, not with the luscious richness and colour of the Berlin Philharmonic, argues Andrew Mellor
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DebateThe media was too quick to condemn Kyung Wha Chung's reaction to a coughing audience
Our focus has been wrong all along, argues Toby Deller
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DebateA grounding in music theory can help performance
Far from constricting a player’s response to a new piece, a good grounding in music theory can help them find more possibilities for playing it, as Henning Kraggerud argues
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Premium ❘ DebatePersonality is no longer encouraged in musical performance
Not too long ago mass audiences and critics alike revered overtly personal performances, yet today superimposing one's personality over that of the composer is regarded as poor musicianship, writes Henry Roth
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Premium ❘ DebateThe skills we learn as musicians can counteract today's short attention spans
Are apps, tweets and status updates killing our minds? Ariane Todes argues that string players are uniquely placed to rise above the dangers of modern technology
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DebateNow is the time for the double bass to shine
After centuries of neglect, the double bass is receiving the attention it has always deserved. Jeff Bradetich argues that now is a great time to be a bassist
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DebateWhy we should take Chinese players seriously
Using the lazy assumption that string players from China have ‘great technique but no musicality' ignores the talent that they bring to Western music, says Nancy Pellegrini
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DebateGet rid of histrionics in quartet playing
Over-the-top emoting by individual players ruins the whole point of chamber music, says David Kettle
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