The build up of skills is very exciting and motivating...'
Violinist Midori speaks about practising for Classical Chops
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The Japanese-American violinist’s latest CD is released in October on Warner Classics
Midori shares her memories of her mentor Stern, in honour of the great violinist’s 100th anniversary
The violinist takes the chair held by Aaron Rosand until his retirement in May 2019
Our cover star for the October 2020 issue of The Strad plays Paganini/Liszt’s La Campanella for Violin and Piano, with pianist Robert McDonald. To read our interview with Midori click here .
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on Italian lutherie, a group of violin makers in Cremona have put together a video showcasing their working methods. The aim is to demonstrate the vibrancy and industriousness of today’s luthiers, as Antonio Stradivari wanders the streets of modern-day Cremona, viewing ...
Note: Select ‘Full screen’ to watch this video properly . In this video London-based French violinist Esther Abrami practises with a rescue kitten in her pouch. On her Facebook page, Abrami says: ’This kitten was abandoned but thankfully rescued by the cat shelter Association Féli-Cité . As a ...
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