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Opinion: Dare to be different
When selecting repertoire for that crucial audition it’s an advantage to avoid predictable choices, writes Julian Lloyd Webber, who suggests alternatives for cellists
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Sentimental Work: Jeffrey Solow
Brahms’s First Symphony was the piece that inspired the American cellist to dedicate his career to music, and prompts a reminiscence of his teacher Piatigorsky
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‘Be natural and share your love for music’: Gary Karr’s Life Lessons
The celebrated American solo bassist discusses the importance of expression and communication in music making
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Back to business: Postcard from Sun Valley
Following 2020’s Summer Season of broadcasts, this year’s Sun Valley Music Festival returned to free live performances, much to the delight of its thousands of fans, writes Laurence Vittes
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November 2021: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the November 2021 issue
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Soundpost: Letters to the Editor November 2021
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: November 2021 issue
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Analysis November 2021: Open for business
America’s concert halls have flung open their doors to welcome back audiences – who are still showing reluctance to return. What can orchestras do to alleviate their concerns? By Peter Somerford
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: November 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Products November 2021: Leatherwood ecoRosin
A plant-based, biodegradable and low-to-medium-traction rosin
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Products November 2021: Violin Varnish Italy cochineal rosinate oil varnish
A new rosin-based oil varnish that uses a natural extract from cochineal
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Products November 2021: Swiss Wood Solutions Sonowood Black
A modified beechwood that gives ebony a run for its money
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In Focus: A 1926 violin by John Friedrich
Bruce Babbitt details an instrument by the German-American maker
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Trade Secrets: Making a custom cutter for a Parisian-eye ring
A necessary piece of equipment to tackle an uncommon problem in bow repair
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My Space: Giancarlo Arcieri
The Miami-based luthier was based in New York until three years ago
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Making Matters: Fifth harmonies
If 5ths are driving you nuts, it may be to do with your violin nut. Itzel Ávila explains how luthiers can help by customising the piece at the top of the fingerboard to the player’s hand
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Masterclass: Richard O’Neill on Brahms’ String Quartet no.3 op.67
The Takács Quartet violist looks at the first and third movements of this well-loved B flat major work, where his instrument is thrown into a rare spotlight
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From the Archive: November 1911
Regular columnist Towry Piper bewails the notorious practice among dealers of switching labels in instruments to make them more attractive to buyers
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Sentimental Work: Salvatore Accardo on the Beethoven Violin Concerto
The Italian violinist recalls how the great soloists of the 20th century had similar feelings about the Beethoven Violin Concerto – and why it left them terrified
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Opinion: Across the decades
Karen Gomyo revisits recordings by ‘golden age’ violinists, and explores why these performances are still so meaningful today
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Ludwig Quandt: Life Lessons
Advice and memories from before and during the German musician’s decades-long tenure as the Berlin Philharmonic’s principal cellist