All Review articles
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ReviewLive stream review: Music Never Sleeps NYC
Bruce Hodges watches the marathon music event, curated by cellist Jan Vogler, on 27–28 March, reviewing some of the live performances by string players
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Concert review: Zuill Bailey (cello) South Florida Symphony Orchestra/Sebrina María Alfonso
Dennis Rooney visits Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center for the Performing Arts for the concert on 5 March
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Book review: W.E. Hill & Sons: Violin Makers 1880–1936
Philip Kass reviews a history and analysis of the British violin making firm’s legacy
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Book review: The Karen Tuttle Legacy. A Resource and Guide for Viola Students, Teachers and Performers
Carlos Maria Solare reviews a book dedicated to the celebrated viola teacher, born 100 years ago this year
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Julien Chauvin: Vivaldi
Beguilingly radiant playing in the latest release in Naïve’s Vivaldi series
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Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Sibelius, Tjeknavorian
Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Sibelius, Tjeknavorian The Strad Issue : July 2020 Description : Violinist plays his father’s concerto, a valuable addition to the repertoire Musicians : Emmanuel Tjeknavorian (violin) Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra/Pablo González Works : Loris Tjeknavorian: Violin Concerto. Sibelius: Violin Concerto ...
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Raphaela Gromes: Strauss
Cellist lends Strauss Sonata and song transcriptions an almost operatic voice
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Ivan Pochekin: Shostakovich
Violinist holds his own in a competitive field of Shostakovich concertos
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Chiaroscuro Quartet: Haydn
Lithe and captivating playing brings all manner of light and shade to Haydn
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Brillance Indéniable: The Virtuoso Violin in the Court of Louis XV. Alana Youssefian: Guillemain
Some brilliant playing here, though with an undeniably cautious approach
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What Is the Word. Maya Homburger, Barry Guy: Dwyer
Strange and extravagant sounds from a contemporary Irish composer
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James Ehnes: Beethoven
James Ehnes: Beethoven The Strad Issue : July 2020 Description : Ehnes and Amstrong score a hat-trick with Beethoven sonatas Musicians : James Ehnes (violin) Andrew Armstrong (piano) Works : Beethoven: Violin Sonatas nos.4, 5 and 8; Rondo; Six German Dances Catalogue ...
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Nash Ensemble: Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn
Delightful playing showcases trios by Ms Mendelssohn and Mrs Schumann
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Aquarelles. Noga Quartet: Hahn, Debussy
Hahn’s rarely heard Second Quartet finds eloquent new champions
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Tetzlaff Quartet: Beethoven
Dynamic and vivid readings of Beethoven quartets prove irresistible
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Concert review: Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition: Strings Section Final
Charlotte Gardner gives her thoughts on the event held at Over-Seas House, London, on 25 February 2020
