All Regulars articles – Page 67
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Neck shaping
A quick and accurate method for this crucial part of the making process
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FeatureSentimental Work: Leonidas Kavakos
For the Greek violinist, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto stands apart from the rest of the repertoire – and requires a very special method of interpretation
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Premium ❘ ArticleMarch 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the March 2020 issue
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Premium ❘ ArticleSoundpost: Letters to the Editor March 2020
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: March 2020 issue
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NewsAnalysis: Proactive solutions
A new organisation founded by violin and bow makers aims to work with legislators to find answers to the problem of endangered wood species
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ArticleNew Products: March 2020
Dolfinos chin and shoulder rest system; Yamaha SLB300SK Silent Bass; Bam Supreme polycarbonate violin case
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FeatureThe promise of Youth: Postcard from London
The 2019 Highgate International Chamber Music Festival showcased a variety of repertoire performed in partnerships established especially for the event. But, says Tom Stewart, it is the festival’s commitment to educational outreach that is particularly admirable
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Inlay techniques
Giving a decorative flourish to an instrument can add a personal touch – and be a true test of skill
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: A head for figures
Luthiers such as Jacob Stainer often surmounted their instruments with elaborately carved heads rather than scrolls. Lloyd McCaffery, a professional wood carver, explains how he developed a modern take on an ancient art form
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Premium ❘ FeatureTechnique: A scientific approach to violin resonance
How a basic knowledge of acoustical physics can help us to produce a richer, more ringing tone
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Premium ❘ FeatureFrom the Archive: March 1940
Paganini researcher S. L. Salzedo gives his effusive first impressions of the violinist’s birthplace Genoa, as well as his initial thoughts on seeing ‘Il Cannone’
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DebateOpinion: In the Public Eye
The primary purpose of a musician is to be heard by an audience – yet so many performers are self-conscious about the idea of their practice being observed and judged. Perhaps it’s time to practise out in the open, writes Toby Deller
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: Violinist Johan Dalene makes his recording debut
For his debut album as an exclusive BIS artist, Johan Dalene – teenage winner of last year’s Carl Nielsen International Competition – has not shied away from ambitious and much-loved repertoire. He and producer Jens U. Braun recall the recording process
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FeatureSentimental Work: Jean-Luc Ponty
The French jazz violinist–composer has recorded his 1976 piece ‘Renaissance’ three times – but it’s the original version that remains close to his heart
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ArticlePremiere of the month: Shake, rattle and roll
French composer Jérôme Combier and cellist Eric-Maria Couturier take a solo journey into the underworld
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ArticleLife Lessons: Christian Poltéra
Having the space to breathe is important in more ways than one, says the Swiss cellist
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Premium ❘ ArticleFebruary 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the February 2020 issue
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ArticleSoundpost: Letters to the Editor February 2020
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: February 2020 issue
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NewsAnalysis: The Business of Selling
Ensuring that crowds continue to flock to classical music concerts relies on a top-notch marketing strategy – and retaining audiences is becoming an increasingly sophisticated discipline
