All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 247
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ArticleViolinist Rachel Podger gives Baroque bowing masterclass
Imagine your hand is like seaweed in the water, always flowing...'British Baroque violinist Rachel Podger gives a bowing masterclass as part of the York Baroque Strings Project for students at the National Centre for Early Music in 2014.Podger speaks about the singular challenges of Biber’s Rosary Sonatas, considered ...
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NewsViolinist Midori cancels US Korngold performance
The musician, who has pulled out of a number of concerts this year, was due to perform on Saturday
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News2015 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition names shortlisted candidates
With a top prize of €25,000, the competition launches this weekend in Finland
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ArticleHow to achieve perfectly controlled bowing
The presentation may be a little odd, but this video on how to achieve a clear and controlled bow stroke, drawing inspiration from the method of Paganini, features some very useful tips.Read: The evolution of violin bow holdRead: Violinist Aaron Rosand on improving bow technique
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NewsLionel Cottet named Bavarian Radio Symphony principal cellist
The 28-year-old Swiss musician is a graduate of the Juilliard School and the Salzburg Mozarteum
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BlogsThe Miró Quartet takes on a 'transcendent' project
Playing a priceless combination of Strads and Guarneris from David Fulton’s collection, the Austin-based quartet has recorded and filmed their performance of Schubert’s epic final string quartet — and they’re taking control of their destiny in how they make it available to fans, finds Thomas May
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ReviewCristal. Tangos by Aguirrezabalaga, Bianco/Melfi, Dames, Delfino, Firpo, Fresedo, Guidini, Martínez/Buglione, Mores, Piana, Piazzolla, Scalise and Villanueva
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Tangos arranged for a German quartet of violin, cello, piano and bandoneónMusicians: SolTango QuartetComposer: Aguirrezabalaga, Bianco/Melfi, Dames, Delfino, Firpo, Fresedo, Guidini, Martínez/Buglione, Mores, Piana, Piazzolla, Scalise, VillanuevaThree members of this German tango quartet met while studying in Lübeck, a long way physically ...
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News300-year-old cello, worth $1m, stolen in California
The instrument by Antonio Domenicelli was left in a parked car on 1 November 2015
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ArticleThomas Demenga performs Rococo Variations on 1669 Guarneri cello
Cellist Thomas Demenga performs Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations with Real Filharmonía de Galicia in May 2014 on the Andrea Guarneri 'Soyer' cello, 1669.The instrument features in The Strad’s 2016 calendar, ‘Cellos of the Stars’, on sale now.John Dilworth explores the stories and craftsmanship behind each of the twelve instruments ...
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GalleryFrom the Archive: a viola by Daniel Parker, London, 1715
This illustration of a Daniel Parker viola was published in The Strad, June 1969. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:This month we are illustrating a large viola by Daniel Parker bearing a label dated 1715. It measures 17 inches in length of body; other dimensions ...
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ReviewNel Giardino di Partenope. 18th-century Neapolitan cello sonatas by Alborea, Greco, Lanzetti, Pergolesi, Pericoli, Porpora, Ruvo and Supriani
The Strad Issue: November 2015Description: Forgotten sonatas from the heyday of the cello’s developmentMusicians: Gaetano Nasillo (cello) Sara Bennici (cello) Michele Barchi (harpsichord); bonus disc features Neapolitan concertos performed by Nasillo with Ensemble 415/Chiara BanchiniComposer: Alborea, Greco, Lanzetti, Pergolesi, Pericoli, Porpora, Ruvo and SuprianiThis anthology comprises Neapolitan ...
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NewsFormer Boston Symphony concertmaster Joseph Silverstein has died aged 83
The American violinist was also a respected teacher and conductor
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NewsCellist Gabriel Cabezas wins Sphinx Medal of Excellence and $50,000 artist grant
The American musician is recognised for his ‘outstanding work ethic, spirit of determination and great potential for leadership’
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NewsMelbourne Symphony Orchestra musician’s viola stolen from parked car
The valuable instrument had been left in the vehicle in the Australian suburb of St Kilda West
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ReviewFauré: Violin Sonata no.1 in A major. Strauss: Violin Sonata in E flat major
THE STRAD RECOMMENDSThe Strad Issue: December 2015Description: Two lifetimes’ experience shines through in these players’ first studio meetingMusicians: Itzhak Perlman (violin) Emanuel Ax (piano)Composer: Fauré, StraussThere are a number of Romantic violin sonatas that work well together in a pairing, by dint of either their similarities or ...
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NewsFormer Tucson Symphony concertmaster John Ferrell has died, aged 90
The violinist was also a member of the Stradivari String Quartet
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ArticleCellist Ralph Kirshbaum on varying bow speed
When playing Bach we tend to use a slightly faster bow speed - with less core and more resonance' Cellist Ralph Kirshbaum speaks about varying bow speed depending on period and genre for the Play With A Pro Music Academy. The full masterclass is available here. Kirshbaum ...
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NewsIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra receives $10m grant
The award has been given by the Lilly Endowment – one of the largest private foundations in the US
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News2015 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition announces semi-finalists
With a top prize of €25,000, the competition is currently taking place in Finland
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ArticleGil Shaham performs Barber's Violin Concerto
Gil Shaham performs Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto with the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Robertson at the BBC Proms in London's Albert Hall in 2013. Read: Violinist Gil Shaham on the irresistible lure of 1930s violin concertos
