All Regulars articles – Page 49
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FocusWilma Smith: Life Lessons
The Antipodean violinist on how chamber music and seizing opportunities made for a varied career in the New Zealand String Quartet and as concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
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FeatureSentimental Work: Boris Kuschnir on Mozart Violin Concerto no.4
For the Austrian violinist, Mozart’s Violin Concerto no.4 in D major K218 brings back fond memories of David Oistrakh – and a less salubrious recollection of the Tibor Varga Competition. From the October 2019 issue
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FocusSentimental Work: Roger Tapping
Listening to Brahms’s String Sextet no.1 op.18 is one of the earliest memories of the Juilliard Quartet violist – and might even be the reason why he took up the viola
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FocusSentimental Work: Guy Johnston
The Walton Cello Concerto brings back fond memories for the British cellist, from one of his first concerts to a recent performance by early mentor Steven Isserlis
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FocusStepping up: Postcard from Munich
Held every three years, the Hindemith International Viola Competition moved beyond its local origins to become a truly world-class event in 2021 – and a fitting tribute to its namesake, as Carlos María Solare reports
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FocusOpinion: To speak plainly
Teaching a young student with Down’s syndrome has taught Jacqueline Vanasse the value of simple concepts and hands-on rewards
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Premium ❘ ArticleJanuary 2022: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the January 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ ArticleSoundpost: Letters to the Editor January 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: January 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis January 2022: Remote possibilities
Launched last year, the ABRSM’s online Grade 5 theory exam proved controversial among students and teachers alike. How has the board responded, and have matters improved? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ ArticleAuction Report: January 2022
The autumn sales saw a newcomer take the stage, in the form of Tarisio’s Berlin sale room. Kevin MacDonald reports on some of the highlights in London and Germany
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts January 2022: Schilbach flexible steel ruler
A flexible ruler, made from spring-tempered stainless steel
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts January 2022: For-Tune Opal Titan strings
For-Tune adds G and C strings to its Opal Titan cello set
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts January 2022: Hidersine Reserve21 violin and cello rosin
Violin and cello rosins demanding a modified recipe and method
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Making purfling
A guide for luthiers who prefer to create their own strips to use in their instruments, rather than buy them ready-made
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Maria Sandner
The Germany-based luthier specialises in making miniature violins
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: Seeing in a different light
Andreas Hudelmayer and Andreas Hampel conclude their two-part investigation into the use of UV light by examining its use in varnish drying – and offer tips on using it effectively
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Premium ❘ FeatureTechnique: Playing the viola with a small frame
Fingerings and tricks to reduce pain and over-exertion for petite musicians
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Premium ❘ FeatureFrom the Archive: January 1892
Pedagogue George Brayley offers a list of Violin Don’ts – possibly intended as New Year’s Resolution ideas for readers
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FocusAmit Peled: Life Lessons
The Israeli–American cellist talks about body awareness and the importance of taking the initiative
