All Regulars articles – Page 28
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Opinion: It takes three
As the Sitkovetsky Trio celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, lead violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky looks back at the lessons he and his colleagues have learnt
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Premiere of the Month: Labour of love
Film composer Danny Elfman tests his classical chops in a new concerto
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Analysis March 2022: Food for thought
One consequence of the Covid pandemic has been a rise in mental health issues in many industry sectors. How have violin makers been affected – and what support is there for them? By Peter Somerford
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: March 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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From the Archive: March 1892
Carl Fuchs pays tribute to his friend and fellow cellist Carl Davidoff (1838–89), including a reminiscence of how he acquired his famed Stradivari cello
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Trade Secrets: Making a Parisian-eye ring
A step-by-step guide to this intricate part of bow repair
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Products March 2022: Thorvaldsson Ruby rosins
A traditional recipe receives a colourful makeover
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Products March 2022: Schilbach Metamerism light test card
How to test your light sources for detailed work
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Opinion: Live for the moment
Classical musicians and audiences can learn from stand-up comedy shows, where there’s a naturalness and immediacy of interaction between performers and the crowd, writes Rita Fernandes
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Sol Gabetta: Life Lessons
The Argentinian cellist explains why staying true to oneself and constantly evolving make for a fruitful career
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'It is even unnecessary to know the names of the notes' - From the Archive: February 1942
Violin pedagogue Percival Hodgson advocates a system of pattern recognition to help young players, rather than the laborious method of learning the names of notes
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Hybrid model: Postcard from Trondheim
The 2021 Princess Astrid International Music Competition worked around the continuing pandemic restrictions with online preliminary rounds followed by a live final on 18 November. Tim Homfray travelled north to witness some compelling performances
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In Focus: A vihuela de arco
Pablo Soriano explores this mysterious vihuela de arco found in Spain
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Sentimental Work: Philippe Graffin
For the Elgar Violin Concerto, the French violinist has taken advice from Yehudi Menuhin, Josef Gingold and Roger Norrington – as well as the composer’s original manuscript
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‘We entered, just in time to see the bride and groom exit the church’: Letters to the Editor February 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: February 2022 issue
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February 2022: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the February 2022 issue
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Premiere of the Month: Basic instinct
A violin concerto exploring society’s response to drastic events
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Products February 2022: Dolfinos Cello Grip-Foot
A new cello stop designed to offer freedom of movement and reliable stability