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My Space: Victor Hugo Vélez's Tallinn workshop
The Argentinian luthier presents his Estonian workshop
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Masterclass: Brahms Violin Sonata no.2 first movement
Taking inspiration from the composer’s Lieder, violinist Daniel Kurganov highlights the importance of emulating vocal lines in the second of Brahms’s violin sonatas
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Technique: Viola sound production
Simon Rowland-Jones presents strategies using balance to create a free viola sound
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Postcard from Switzerland: Concours de Genève String Quartet edition
Musical and emotional maturity made for an artistic, rather than competitive, experience at the Concours de Genève String Quartet edition, as Rita Fernandes found
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In Focus: A 1786 violin by G.B. Guadagnini
John Dilworth examines a violin made in the last year of the master luthier’s life
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Premiere of the Month: Héloïse Werner’s new work for violin and soprano
Four personalities take centre stage in this new duet
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Sentimental Work: Edward Dusinberre on Beethoven’s String Quartet no.8
Beethoven’s String Quartet no.8 has been a life companion for the British musician, over more than three decades as the Takács Quartet’s first violinist
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‘Huberman’s virile and unrestrained playing’ - From the archive: February 1934
The Strad ’s Egyptian correspondent Alexander Ruppa gives an account of two (not entirely successful) performances by violinist Bronisław Huberman
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Analysis February 2024: The state of music education training
With dwindling numbers of people training to be music teachers in England, what can be done to encourage more interest in the music education sector?
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Trade Secrets: Preparing the neck-block on a violin before scroll carving
Katharina Neumüller presents an efficient, accurate method for the earlier parts of neck carving, before working on the scroll
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Premiere of the Month: Oscar Jockel’s new work for string orchestra
A work in search of a sound, which will premiere on 29 January
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‘I had to be tamed’ - Johannes Pramsohler’s life lessons
The Italian violinist on his journey to becoming a Baroque specialist and the benefits of having a range of influences
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February 2024: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the February 2024 issue
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‘Venture forth into unexplored worlds’ - Letters to the editor: February 2024
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: February 2024 issue
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2024
The latest competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Products February 2024: Kremer Pigmente Aloe Resin Socotra
The new resin gives varnishes a yellowish hue
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Products February 2024: Double2 LED stand light
A double stand light designed for reliability and consistency
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Products February 2024: XO Stringcase for violin
As much an accessory as a safe place for your instrument
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Trade Secrets: Half-edging with a router
William Szott presents a quick way to fit a new piece of wood to a block area
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Sentimental Work: Ophélie Gaillard on Bloch’s Schelomo
Learning Bloch’s Schelomo was like a baptism of fire for the French cellist – but as well as the technical challenges, it gave an eye-opening perspective on how music can make you feel