All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 243
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NewsViolist Scott Ligocki has died aged 51
The American musician was an experienced orchestral performer and teacher
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ArticleCellist János Starker on interpretation
I try to represent the composer as best I can - but I am a 20th century artist, and I view Bach and Beethoven from a 20th century perspective'Cellist János Starker talks with Paul Katz about interpreting the works of great composers from the perspective of his own ...
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ReviewWartime Consolations. Hartmann: Concerto funebre. Shostakovich: Unfinished Violin Sonata (1945). Weinberg: Concertino op.42; Moldavian Rhapsody op.47 no.3
THE STRAD RECOMMENDSThe Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Dark Hartmann, lighter Weinberg and a Shostakovich firstMusicians: Linus Roth (violin) José Gallardo (piano) Württemburg Chamber Orchestra, Heilbronn/Ruben GazarianComposer: Hartmann, Shostakovich, WeinbergA Shostakovich premiere in 2015? Linus Roth has done his homework and dug out the unfinished movement for a ...
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NewsTrio Isimsiz wins Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition 2015
The London-based piano trio receive €15,000 and concert engagements
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ArticleViolist Antoine Tamestit performs Hindemith on the 'Mahler' Stradivarius
Antoine Tamestit performs the fiendishly difficult fourth movement of Paul Hindemith's Solo Viola Sonata op.25 no.1 on the 1672 'Mahler' Stradivarius - one of very few violas made by the famous luthier, on loan through the Habisreutinger Foundation.Watch: Vadim Repin performs on seven Stradivarius and Guarneri violins
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FocusAsk the Experts: how to cure a locked left-hand fourth finger
Strad readers submit their problems and queries about string playing, teaching or making to a panel of experts
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NewsSalem Chamber Orchestra cancels remainder of 2015-16 season
The ensemble has suffered a decline in ticket sales and donations
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ReviewVivaldi: The Four Seasons; Bassoon Concertos: ‘per Maestro dè Morzin’ in G minor RV496, ‘La notte’ in B flat major RV501; Concertos for violin ‘in tromba marina’: in D major RV221, in G major RV313
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Another Four Seasons – played with real style and dynamismMusicians: Adrian Chandler (violin/director) Peter Whelan (bassoon) La SerenissimaComposer: VivaldiVivaldi’s Four Seasons may be among the most-recorded of all works, yet there will always be room for performances of this exceptional calibre. Period-instrument ...
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ArticleCellist Alisa Weilerstein on memorising music
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein gives advice on memorising music during an interview for Classical Chops.
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ReviewFathers and Sons. Abel: Sonata no.2 in E minor (arr. Callus). Bach: Viola da gamba sonatas: no.1 in G major BWV1027, no.2 in D major BWV1028, no.3 in G minor BWV1029. Krebs: Andante from Trio in C min
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Bach’s gamba sonatas adapted for the modern viola of Helen CallusMusicians: Helen Callus (viola) Luc Beauséjour (harpsichord)Composer: Abel, Bach, KrebsThe sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord are arrangements made by Bach from some of his older chamber music (one of them ...
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ArticleHovalin 3D-printed acoustic violin - made for just $65
Hovalin has revealed its new, affordable 3D-printed acoustic violin. Printed entirely on a desktop Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer, the instrument - including plastic, carbon fiber rods, tuner pegs and strings - was made for just $65.Watch: Student creates 3D-printed violin bow
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NewsOreste Martini violin stolen from Italian sibling duo
The instrument was taken from the home of Natascia Gazzana near Rome
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BlogsJoshua Bell on performing and directing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto for the first time
The star soloist and Academy of St Martin in the Fields music director will perform and direct the work with the ensemble in London in November
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NewsMusician aims to create 10 pop-up orchestras in 10 days around the UK
Shaun Buswell must perform with 100 local musicians he has met personally – and cannot offer payment
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ReviewBach: Solo Cello Suites BWV1007–12
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: The Suites in hybrid historical performances from a Scottish cellistMusicians: Philip Higham (cello)Composer: BachAll cellists are reared on the Bach Suites from the middle grades onwards. Recording these mighty solo works, however, is only for the intrepid; and although this latest release ...
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ArticleDouble bassist Joel Quarrington performs Bottesini
Double bassist Joel Quarrington performs Bottesini's Elegy no.1 with pianist Andrew Burashko. Quarrington contributes a Masterclass on the work in The Strad’s November 2015 issue – download through The Strad App.Watch: Double bassist Joel Quarrington performs Korngold’s Garden Scene
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NewsNational Orchestra of Belgium launches petition to prevent merger
The petition against plans to merge the orchestra with La Monnaie currently has 11,500 signatures
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NewsChina customs officials confiscate string players’ rosin
Three separate incidents have been reported recently in connection with Shanghai International Airport
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ArticleViolinist Hilary Hahn faces off with beatboxer Beardyman
Violinist Hilary Hahn takes part in a humorous 'face-off' with beatboxer Beardyman, culminating in an infectious version of Yankee Doodle Dandy. Watch: Hilary Hahn performs Bach aged 15
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ReviewBach 2 the Future. Bach: Partita no.3 in E major BWV1006. Biber: Passacaglia from Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas. Crosse: Orkney Dreaming. Frances-Hoad: Suite no.1. Hellawell: Balcony Scenes. Scott: Bumbleb
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Bach’s Third Partita plus Ysaÿe’s reimagining and three new commissionsMusicians: Fenella Humphreys (violin)Composer: Bach, Biber, Crosse, Frances-Hoad, Hellawell, Scott, YsaÿeI heard Fenella Humphreys play this contrasting programme of Bach-plus at The Forge, Camden, in the late spring. On that occasion there were ...
