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Featured Stories
‘As a violist, you’re in the thick of it’ - Hank Dutt’s life lessons
The American Kronos Quartet violist on his enduring love for chamber music
‘I had to disprove prejudices every day’: Leon Bosch’s Life Lessons
The acclaimed solo and chamber bassist stresses the importance of self-reliance and self-discipline in building a meaningful career and life
Opinion: Does an orchestra’s home hall define its sound?
Edwin Barker, principal double bass of the Boston Symphony, argues that an orchestra’s ‘home’ concert hall shapes the unique character of the ensemble
‘I was reminded of why short festivals appeal so much’ - Postcard from the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival
Harriet Smith takes a boat into Norway’s west-coast waterways to experience a Beethoven-inspired festival
From the Archive: the difficulties of playing in tune
The Strad writer E. Polonaski bemoans the number of string players with suspect intonation in our March 1893 issue
More featured stories
Queen Elizabeth II: a life alongside string players
We take a look at a few iconic moments in string history during the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Remembering the Holocaust: Noah Max on ’A Child In Striped Pyjamas’
Composer Noah Max writes about exploring Jewish liturgical music through string composition in his new opera A Child In Striped Pyjamas
Conquering performance nerves: how do I banish sweaty hands and nausea?
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan answer student questions on coping with stage fright
‘I believe in contributing to a team of players, rather than just blending in’ - Carmine Lauri’s life lessons
The co-leader of the London Symphony Orchestra on growing up in a musical family in Malta and the importance of keeping one’s individuality
Release the Fear Monster: how to conquer performance anxiety and perform at your best
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan discuss the origins of stage fright and offer guidance on how to combat fear during performance
'I often have to battle negative thoughts on stage,' says violinist Joshua Bell
The star performer talks about channelling nervous energy and thinking oneself confident
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