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Sentimental Work: Julia Fischer
Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins BWV1043 has been one of the German violinist’s constant companions – and is still a rich learning experience with each performance
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From the Archive: April 1920
Towry Piper (1859–1925) recalls some of the more unusual habits of violinists, observed during his many years of writing for The Strad
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Technique: Training Musicality
Exercises and advice to help build musical awareness and understanding
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Masterclass: Augustin Hadelich on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto first movement - part 2
The German–American violinist considers ensemble, character and line in the first movement of this great Classical work, in the second of two articles
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Making Matters: A Major Sticking Point
Instead of discussing the right way to secure a crack with reinforcements, shouldn’t we try to achieve the strongest possible joint in the first place? Christian Schabbon presents the results of his investigation into different types of glue
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In Focus: An 1804 Viola by Joseph Fischer
Roland Baumgartner examines an instrument by the German maker
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Opinion: Go your own way
Musicians today are encouraged to play it safe by a recording culture that encourages perfect homogeneity. But, writes violist Paul Neubauer, it is still possible for individuality to thrive
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Brahms among the Palms: Postcard from Boca Raton
Florida’s second triennial Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition brought a classical feast to a part of the world perhaps better known for its beaches and golf retreats, writes Laurence Vittes
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Opinion: The Wisdom of Yoda
In the Star Wars universe, Jedi Master Yoda is the ultimate teacher – and his insights can be applied just as readily to string playing as to learning the ways of the Force, writes cellist Brian Hodges
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New Product: April 2020
UP, UP AND AWAY At just 65cm long – 15cm shorter than Musafia’s standard models – this violin case is among the smallest on the market and has been designed with air travel in mind. It features the maker’s standard 6-ply wood-laminate shell and waterproof Codura outer layer, and ...
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A Sforzando of Interest? Analysis April 2020
The number of professional orchestral players in Germany is finally on the rise again. But does this mean classical music is becoming more popular, or is this just a flash in the pan?
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Soundpost: Letters to the Editor April 2020
TEAM PLAYERS As a retired violist who played with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra for more than 30 years, I completely agree with David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, that orchestral auditions demand of the player a completely different ‘language’ from other performance contexts (see video at bit.ly/2HYV3nq). ...
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April 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the April 2020 issue
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Life Lessons: Timothy Ridout
There’s more to the instrument’s repertoire than meets the eye, says the young British viola player
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Trade Secrets: Neck shaping
A quick and accurate method for this crucial part of the making process
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Sentimental Work: Leonidas Kavakos
For the Greek violinist, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto stands apart from the rest of the repertoire – and requires a very special method of interpretation
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March 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the March 2020 issue
