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ReviewBeethoven: Cello Sonatas, Horn Sonata in F major op.17, Twelve Variations on ‘See, the conqu’ring hero comes’, Twelve Variations on ‘Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen’, Seven Variations on ‘Bei Männern welche
THE STRAD RECOMMENDSThe Strad Issue: November 2014Description: A set that brings together everything Beethoven wrote, and arranged, for cello and pianoMusicians: Fischer Duo: Norman Fischer (cello) Jeanne Kierman (piano)Composer: BeethovenCatalogue Number: CENTAUR CRC 3322/23/24/25 (FOUR DISCS)This set is not just complete, it is very complete indeed. No ...
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NewsThe Strad November 2014 issue is out now
Our North America special features an interview with Canadian violinist James Ehnes and a tribute to US bow maker William Salchow
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ReviewMozart: String Quartets in G major K387, E flat major K428 & C major K465 ‘Dissonance’
THE STRAD RECOMMENDSThe Strad Issue: November 2014Description: Polished accounts of three of Mozart's 'Haydn' quartetsMusicians: Casals QuartetComposer: MozartCatalogue Number: HARMONIA MUNDI HMC 902186This triptych of Mozart performances is of the highest calibre, captured by a close recording whose revealing detail exposes no weakness among the players. Unanimity ...
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NewsTimothy Ridout wins inaugural Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition
The UK competition was open to violists of all nationalities under the age of 21
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ArticleViolinist Joshua Bell performs Bernstein's Serenade
Virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell rehearses Bernstein's Serenade with the New York Philharmonic conducted by Alan Gilbert in Istanbul in March 2013.The Strad's November 2014 issue, out now, explores the rich recording history of the work, which was written 60 years ago.Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital ...
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BlogsI never practise scales and studies from books, says violinist James Ehnes
The Strad’s November issue cover star on why pieces contain almost all the technical components necessary for practice
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NewsEbène Quartet names Adrien Boisseau as its new violist
The appointment follows the departure of Mathieu Herzog to pursue conducting
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ArticleThe Ebène Quartet performs The Beatles' Come Together
Quatuor Ebène performs an original arrangement of 'Come Together' by The Beatles. The French quartet has just announced the appointment of Adrien Boisseau as its new violist from January 2015, following the departure of Mathieu Herzog, who performed with the ensemble for 15 years.Subscribe to The Strad or ...
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NewsJi-Won Song wins $50,000 first prize at China International Violin Competition
The 21-year-old Korean violinist is currently a student at the Curtis Institute in America
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ArticleViolinist James Ehnes performs Wieniawski's Etude-Caprice op.18 no.4
The Strad's November 2014 issue cover star, violinist James Ehnes, performs Wieniawski's Etude-Caprice op.18 no.4 on the Peter Guarneri 'Shapiro' violin, 1698.Read Ehnes's blog on 'Why I never practise scales and exercises from books'Subscribe to The Strad or download our digital edition as part of a 30-day free ...
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NewsNY Philharmonic cellist Wei Yu named Detroit Symphony section principal
The musician joins the DSO as section principal in January 2015
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ReviewAyres: Ultradian Rhythms
The Strad Issue: November 2014Description: Ambient string-orchestra sounds from a single player-composerMusicians: Marvin Ayres (violin/viola/cello/double bass)Composer: AyresCatalogue Number: Wall of Waves Records wow101British Minimalist composer, producer and sound artist Marvin Ayres uses stringed instruments and new sound recording technology to create luxuriant ambient music. Inspired by natural ...
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ArticleVideo: violinist Kyung Wha Chung on returning to the stage
When I was told I had won the Leventritt Competition it was like somebody bursting a balloon. It was a shocking experience. I said, 'Oh my goodness, I have to practise. I have to study'. Until then I wanted to be recognised as a first prize winner. But ...
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NewsViol player and conductor Jordi Savall rejects Spain’s National Music Prize
The early music specialist has cited his government’s ‘grave incompetence’
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BlogsHow to teach growing string students
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point viola teacher Barbara Beechey on making sure growing students don't get into bad physical habits
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ReviewJanácek: String Quartets no.1 ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ & no.2 ‘Intimate Letters’, Piano Concertino
The Strad Issue: November 2014Description: Another entrant into a crowded field that manages to make its own markMusicians: Prážak Quartet, Slávka PÄ›choÄová -Vernerová (piano) Milan Polák (clarinet) Lukáš Korínek (bassoon) Jan Voboril (horn)Composer: JanácekCatalogue Number: Praga Digitals PRD/DSD 250301Holding back from the overstated dynamics that have ...
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NewsComposer and violist Brett Dean named BBC Symphony Artist in Association
The Australian musician will work with the orchestra as a soloist, conductor and composer for three years
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ArticleDanish orchestra performs while eating world's hottest chili
In one of the web's more bizarre experiments, the Danish National Chamber Orchestra, which is to disband at the end of 2014, performs Jacob Gade's Tango Jalousie while eating one of the world's hottest chili peppers. The performance is conducted by Danish chili enthusiast Chili Klaus.Subscribe to The ...
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NewsWarner Music announces $100,000 prize for classical musicians
Violinists Augustin Hadelich and Itamar Zorman, cellist Brook Speltz and double bassist Roman Patkoló have been named as nominees
