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Masterclass: Dvořák String Quartet no.12 ‘American’, second movement
Cellist of the Dover Quartet Camden Shaw illustrates the importance of sound exploration in this bittersweet movement that can be seen as a metaphor for life and its many tribulations
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Sentimental Work: Ayanna Witter-Johnson on Debussy’s Cello Sonata
Discovering the myriad colours and layers of Debussy’s Cello Sonata was an eye-opening experience for the British cellist, pianist, vocalist and composer
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My Space: Alan Beavitt’s Scoraig workshop
Take a tour of the maker’s Scottish shop
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In Focus: A 1942 violin by Arturo Fracassi
Leonardo Cella examines the mid-century instrument by the Italian maker
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Opinion: The future of lutherie after the Newark School’s course cancellations
News came in May that the Newark School of Violin Making is withdrawing its degree-level courses. Helen Michetschläger, who trained at the school, says what this might mean for the future of lutherie worldwide
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Trade Secrets: Creating neck graft sockets – part one
The first of two articles on this topic gives a full and thorough account of casting a scroll and pegbox
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Analysis July 2025: The effects of Leicester Square’s ban on buskers
Now that buskers have been banned in London’s Leicester Square, how does the future of street entertainment look for those who depend on it for their livelihood? By Peter Somerford
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Postcard from Newark: Newark School Lutherie Day
Students, amateurs and professional makers all came together at this year’s Lutherie Day for talks on anything violin-related. Christian Lloyd went along
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Products July 2025: Schilbach black gold steel carving knife
Hardened steel knives for extra precision
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Products July 2025: Arcotype self-rehairable bow
A new bow that allows users to undertake rehairs themselves
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Products July 2025: Howard Core C-crack clamps
A new products for repairing cracks in instrument plates
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‘A man of originality, power and striking individuality’ - From the Archive: July 1895
The eminent violin dealer William Ebsworth Hill died on 2 April 1895. William Hardman (‘Lancastrian’) pens a tribute to his friend and colleague
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Masterclass: Schumann Fantasiestücke for cello and piano
These three pieces pose an opportunity to create a dream-like sound world illustrating love in all its forms, says cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca
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‘We could all do with being a little less vain’: Tanja Tetzlaff’s life lessons
The German cellist on her biggest influences and the importance of humility
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Trade Secrets: Tips for tricky bow rehairs
Practical techniques to overcome common challenges in bow rehairing
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Making Matters: A Manchester project to repair and upcycle instruments
Helen Michetschläger reports on a project to repair old, damaged instruments so they can be used by Manchester schoolchildren, rather than just be thrown away
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‘Elman was the finest violinist in the world’ - From the Archive: June 1905
A 13-year-old Mischa Elman and 11-year-old Vivien Chartres (not 9, as stated in the text) astonish The Strad’s reviewer ‘Gamba’ with their technical prowess
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Sentimental Work: Baiba Skride on Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto no.1
The Latvian violinist grew up with Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto no.1, a work that allows a lot of freedom of expression – as her two recordings amply demonstrate
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My Space: Bruno Stefanini’s Bologna workshop
The maker presents his workshop in Bologna, where he has worked as a luthier for over 40 years
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Technique: Thoughts on intonation
An exploration into the many types of intonation and strategies to practise them