All Steven Isserlis articles
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ArticleCellist Steven Isserlis on using vibrato to improve phrasing
Steven Isserlis gives a cello masterclass on Schumann's Fantasiestücke op.73, recorded at the International Musicians' Seminar, Prussia Cove. The student is Ani Kalayjian
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‘A Baroque composer living in the 21st century’ - Steven Isserlis on recording British Solo Cello Music
In this extract from the January 2022 issue, cellist Steven Isserlis speaks about recording works by British composers, who are all linked by a shared respect for the past
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‘People hadn’t heard live music for so long, and were so happy and grateful for the experience’ - Steven Isserlis on performing Bach
The January 2022 cover star speaks to Charlotte Smith about studying the Bach Cello Suites in the form of his new companion book, as well as performing during the pandemic
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The Strad January 2022 issue is out now!
Cellist Steven Isserlis discusses his trio of lockdown projects: a new recording of British cello music, a companion to the Bach Cello Suites and his new performing edition of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
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The Strad Podcast Episode #20: Steven Isserlis on consulting musical editions and manuscripts
The cellist speaks about consulting the various surviving manuscripts of the Bach Cello Suites, as well as making bowing and fingering suggestions for the Dvořák Cello Concerto
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Steven Isserlis performs Haydn Cello Concerto in D
The cellist performs Haydn’s second cello concerto with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
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Beethoven from a string player’s perspective
Top string players share their thoughts on Beethoven’s string repertoire. Spoiler: it’s not always smooth sailing
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‘It’s important to be emotionally authentic – you mustn’t give false messages’ – Steven Isserlis
The British cellist on performing at the 2021 In Classica International Music Festival in Dubai, and returning to solo Bach during the pandemic
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Steven Isserlis shares his memories of cellist Marius May
‘A soloist’s career didn’t suit him, but those of us who attended his concerts will never forget them’
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Which cello strings? Steven Isserlis, Alisa Weilerstein and others tell us what their choices are and why
Finding the ideal combination of strings is a process that can take a lifetime. Here, some of the world’s leading cellists – and two up-and-coming chamber musicians on the competition circuit – discuss their choices
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New concert series to launch in Clerkenwell
Fidelio Unbound will feature performers including Steven Isserlis and Alina Ibragimova, with attendance limited to 25 spectators per evening
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Sentimental Work: Steven Isserlis
Beethoven’s Cello Sonata no.4 was the gateway the British cellist needed to understand the myriad delights and complexities of the composer’s work
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Working from home: Steven Isserlis gives an online children’s concert
Steven Isserlis performing his first ever children’s concert over Facebook Live on March 24th.
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How are string soloists coping with the coronavirus lock down?
As social distancing causes unprecedented disruption to concert schedules around the world, several soloists share their coping strategies and plans for the future.
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My Heroes: Steven Isserlis on Pablo Casals and Daniil Shafran
Pablo Casals’s musical commitment and Daniil Shafran’s ease and freedom were sources of inspiration for the British cellist
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Classical Up Close: Steven Isserlis
On February 28, 2020 British cellist Steven Isserlis came to The Greene Space in New York for an up close evening of music and conversation. He was joined by pianist Shai Wosner in a program of works by Beethoven, Janacek, and Prokofiev.
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Steven Isserlis to join roster of Columbia artists New York
The cellist will be managed by Martin Wittenberg
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Steven Isserlis; Olli Mustonen: Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Kabalevsky
An unmissable take on three Russian masters
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Steven Isserlis breaks string in recital
This video recently emerged of a recital given by Steven Isserlis with pianist Connie Shih at the Milan Conservatory in December 2017. Isserlis commented on Twitter: ‘Somebody just sent me this - bizarre: a string breaking during a recital I gave with Connie Shih in Milan. I can ...
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Steven Isserlis celebrates 60th birthday with concert and three awards
The concert featured a group of Isserlis’s closest musical friends including Joshua Bell
