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In Focus: c.1810–20 bow by Christian Wilhelm Knopf
Matthieu Besseling on a bow by the Knopf dynasty’s patriarch
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Trade Secrets: An alternative rib construction method
Luthier Alan Beavitt shares an option that can guarantee an accurate overhang at the end of the process
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My Space: Anthony Morton’s Greensboro workshop
Take a peek into the North Carolina atelier
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Making Matters: New angles on old designs
Luthier J. Paul Anderson details an unusual commission from New Zealand, which required an innovative varnish ingredient: pumice
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Technique: Creative fingering for double bassists
Belgian double bassist David Desimpelaere explores the ongoing quest for new and personal solutions
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‘The lama was a clever performer’ - From the archive: May 1894
T. L. Phipson recounts an impromptu recital by a lama in a remote Mongolian village, on an instrument that, from its description, may have been a morin khuur
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Masterclass: Beethoven Violin Sonata no.8, first movement
Violinist Viktoria Mullova describes how knowledge of historical style, a sense of spontaneity and precise metronome work are crucial for pulling off this cheeky movement
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‘Dream big and give yourself time to try things out’ - violinist Tim Kliphuis’s life lessons
The Dutch violinist recalls his journey to discovering his own distinct style and sound
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Opinion: Choosing the right repertoire for group instrumental lessons
With the growth in popularity of group instrumental lessons, it’s never been more important to match the music to the pupil says cellist, composer and teacher Thomas Gregory
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Postcard from Detroit: Sphinx Competition and SphinxConnect convention
At the Sphinx Competition and SphinxConnect convention, Rita Fernandes experienced an array of inspiring events that went beyond simply addressing diversity in classical music
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Sentimental Work: Christian Poltéra on Ravel’s Sonata for violin and cello
The challenges of Ravel’s Sonata for violin and cello led to a memorable encounter between the Swiss cellist and his childhood hero, Mstislav Rostropovich
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2024
The latest competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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May 2024: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the May 2024 issue
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‘I object to the way the old clichés are put out there!’- Letters to the editor: May 2024
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: May 2024 issue
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Analysis May 2024: Livestreaming musicians
Courtesy Emily Davidson Read more news articles here When lockdowns and venue closures suddenly forced musicians everywhere to go online to find an audience, a few string players had already established a regular online following by livestreaming their playing on YouTube or Twitch. For these musicians, and ...
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Products May 2024: Schilbach UV tanning lamp
A lamp for luthiers to tan violins and cure varnish
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Products May 2024: Dörfler bow winding machine
A new product from the German bow making workshop
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Products May 2024: Thomastik Rondo Gold violin strings
A new set in the Rondo range
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Premiere of the Month: Britta Byström’s new violin concerto for Janine Jansen
Day and night inspire a new violin concerto
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My Space: Elina Kaljunen’s Helsinki workshop
The maker takes us on a tour of her Finnish workshop