All Review articles – Page 4
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ReviewConcert review: Alena Baeva (violin) New York Philharmonic/Paavo Järvi
Leah Hollingsworth attends the performance of Tormis, Britten and Prokofiev at New York’s David Geffen Hall on 17 November 2023
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ReviewConcert review; Sybarite 5
Leah Hollingsworth listens to the performance of Chris Thile, Laura Kaminsky, Komitas, Giraudo, Mahler and Vrebalov at New York’s Crypt at the Church of the Intercession on 30 November 2023
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ReviewConcert review: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello)
Bruce Hodges listens to the performance of Bach, Britten, Simcock, Brouwer, Finnis and Cassadó at the Perelman Theater, Philadelphia, on 7 November 2023
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ReviewDmitry Yablonsky: Catalan Cello Works
A Catalan tradition is brought to life by engaging performances
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ReviewConcert review: Maria Ioudenitch, Claire Bourg (violins) Hayang Park, Beth Guterman Chu (violas) Christoph Richter (cello)
Bruce Hodges hears the performance of Haydn, George Benjamin, Walker and Mendelssohn at the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, on 14 November 2023
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ReviewConcert review: Brooklyn Rider
Bruce Hodges hears the performance of Haydn, Assad, Sorey, Kahane, Gubaidulina and Schumann at the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, on 21 November 2023
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ReviewConcert review: Chloë Hanslip (violin) Danny Driver (piano)
Edward Bhesania hears the performance of Beethoven, Amy Beach and Strauss at London’s Wigmore Hall on 29 October 2023
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ReviewConcert review: James Ehnes (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra/Paavo Järvi
Tim Homfray visits London’s Royal Festival Hall for the performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Prokofiev’s Sixth Symphony on 26 November 2023
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ReviewConcert review: Gil Shaham (violin) Philharmonia Orchestra/Santtu-Matias Rouvali
Tim Homfray attends the performance of Dvořák and Tchaikovsky at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 3 December 2023
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Minetti Quartet: Berg, Ligeti. Shostakovich
Performances that combine immaculate technique with passion and insight
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Trio Isimsiz: Brahms, Coll, Korngold
An adventurous programme draws fine playing from this rising trio
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ReviewThe Strad Recommends: Anastasia Kobekina: Venice
Venice offers depths of inspiration in a memorable debut
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ReviewBook review: Stringstastic: Double Bass
Eloise Riddell reviews Lorraine Chai’s two volumes of double bass theory books for younger students
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ReviewBook review: Liuteria Romagnola
Andrea Zanrè reviews Leonardo Cella’s book on ’Violin Making in Romagna: Masters, disciples and followers in the second half of the 20th century’
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ReviewBook review: From the Stage to the Studio: How Fine Musicians Become Great Teachers
Philippa Bunting reviews the second edition of Cornelia Watkins’ and Laurie Scott’s treatise on music education
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ReviewBook review: Da Spalla: How violinists can find their unique voice and open new career opportunities in 14 days
Laurence Vittes reads luthier Dmitry Badiarov’s account of the history of the ‘arm cello’ and how he became interested in bringing them back to the modern world
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ReviewBook review: Beethoven: The String Quartets
Robin Stowell reviews David Vernon’s authoritative account of the chamber works of one of the world’s most famous composers
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ReviewRachel Podger: Bach: Goldberg Variations Reimagined
An audacious rethinking of a Baroque masterpiece bears musical fruit
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ReviewBook review: Viola Mix, books 1-3
Alex Laing reviews Kathy and David Blackwell’s books for young viola players seeking to improve their skills