All Reviews articles – Page 18
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Concert review: Maria Włoszczowska, Tim Crawford (violins) Timothy Ridout, Ting-Ru Lai (violas) Tim Posner (cello)
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Mozart, Schoenberg and Brahms at London’s Wigmore Hall on 23 April 2024
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Concert review: Verona Quartet
Peter Quantrill hears the performance of Mendelssohn, Bacewicz and Beethoven at London’s Conway Hall on 28 April 2024
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The Strad Recommends: Nicola Benedetti, Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Beethoven
A starry line-up of soloists more than lives up to expectation
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The Strad Recommends: Laura van der Heijden: Earth, Sea, Air
Superbly intense readings from a young British cellist forging her own path
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The Strad Recommends: Sebastian Bohren: In Evening Light
Masterly musicianship aplenty in a Vasks premiere
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Book review: Up Bow, Down Bow: A Child with Down Syndrome and His Journey to Master the Cello
Jacqueline Vanasse reads an account of teaching a child with Down’s syndrome written by his mother and principal cello teacher
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Book review: Around the World with a Violin
Laurence Vittes reads the autobiography of violinist Felix Ayo, a founder member of I Musici chamber ensemble
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Book review: The Amazing Violin Comics: Tips for practicing and mental images for learning stringed instruments
Lauren Wesley-Smith examines Lauri Hämäläinen’s innovative book giving visual tips and hints on playing the violin for students
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Marie Soldat, Adila Fachiri: Beethoven, Spohr, Mozart, Bach, Schumann, Tovey
An enticing snapshot of two towering violinists from the past
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Luka Faulisi: Vivaldi, Boulanger (arr.Spindler), Tchaikovsky, Trad
Vivaldi’s Seasons in a new setting proves a mixed bag
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Cecilia Zilliacus, Kati Raitinen: De Manziarly
The music of a forgotten Boulanger pupil is resurrected, to striking effect
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Dudok Quartet Amsterdam: Tchaikovsky
No lack of character but occasional deviations from the score
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Review: AVS Presents: 2023 – Underrepresented Composers
This second volume from the American Viola Society shines a light on viola rarities
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Review: Pine Tree Flyers
An infectious and inspirational showcase of traditional fiddle music
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Concert review: Piatti Quartet
Tim Homfray hears the performance of Ina Boyle and Dvořák at London’s Kings Place on 20 March 2024