Playing – Page 9
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Masterclass: Tai Murray on Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto Part 1
In the first of two articles, violinist Tai Murray discusses individuality, balance and tempo in the lengthy first movement of the op.56 concerto for piano, cello and violin
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Session Report: Timothy Ridout on recording the Elgar Cello Concerto for viola
British violist Timothy Ridout speaks to Carlos María Solare about adapting and recording the Elgar Cello Concerto
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Something to smile about: Postcard from Poznań
Tim Homfray attended the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in Poznań, and discovered an impressive collection of competitors
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Elgar Cello Concerto: The classic interpretation
Jacqueline du Pré’s 1965 recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto set the benchmark for every cellist who followed her. Tully Potter explores the enduring popularity of her powerful and iconic performance
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‘On a cello, you can do big things’ - Christian-Pierre La Marca
Cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca speaks to Charlotte Gardner about his new album, Legacy
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How to win without winning - Competitions: The competitive advantage
Charlotte Gardner asks industry leaders for their top competition advice
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‘Fancy a tea party with Grieg?’: From the archive: January 1913
The pseudonymous ‘Lancastrian’ (Dr William Hardman) interviews virtuoso violinist Adolph Brodsky
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‘Know the rules before you break them’ - Matt Haimovitz’s life lessons
The US cellist on how a disciplined early approach enabled him to embrace the possibilities of new experiences
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Masterclass: Esther Yoo on Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto Third Movement
Esther Yoo imagines a ballroom of swirling summer dancers and secret trysts as she talks through the sparkling third movement of this magical work
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‘I am striving to sound like a voice’ - Session Report: Maria Ioudenitch
Rita Fernandes talks to violinist Maria Ioudenitch about her forthcoming album
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A birthday celebration: Postcard from Barcelona
Carlos María Solare visited the stylish Catalan capital for a slice of string quartet heaven
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Repetitive practice: Once more, with feeling
Pedro de Alcantara provides tips on bringing creativity and intentionality into your practice time
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Bottesini’s 200th anniversary: The world at his feet
Stephen Street looks at the life and career of the remarkable artist Giovanni Bottesini and introduces us to his catalogue of works
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Sentimental Work: Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas on the violoncello piccolo
Italian cellist Mario Brunello recalls the first time he performed Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas on the violoncello piccolo
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Analysis January 2023: Why are the classical charts snubbing string players?
With the proliferation of recordings by non-standard ‘classical’ artists, how can record labels market them if the charts don’t recognise them?
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‘Give them something to listen to’ - Daniel Pioro: Blink if you dare
Daniel Pioro talks to Tom Stewart about his philosophy, his new album, and the fresh ideas he is bringing to his ongoing residency at London’s Southbank Centre
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Opinion: how chamber music develops communication and listening skills
Violist Rosalind Ventris shares her experience of the transformative power of playing chamber music
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Violinist Thomas Eisner: how I made it to Bayreuth
Violinist Thomas Eisner talks about his time with the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra
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‘We enjoy playing softly together’ - Session Report: Pablo Ferrández and Anne-Sophie Mutter
Cellist Pablo Ferrández talks to Peter Quantrill his latest recording with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter
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Hilary Hahn: Born original
From 1999: Hahn shares her love of writing, solo Bach, her educational background and her insights on the great violinists of our time