All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 357
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NewsStaatskapelle Berlin concertmaster Axel Wilczok has died aged 66
Axel Wilczok, who served as concertmaster of the Staatskapelle Berlin for more than 30 years, has died aged 66. A close associate of Daniel Barenboim since 1990, Wilczok was one of the first tutors at the Barenboim–Said Akademie and an important mentor at the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. ...
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VideoRachel Barton Pine: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
In this video from NPR Music’s long-running Tiny Desk Concert series, Rachel Barton Pine plays unnacompanied Bach Tempo di Borea (from Partita no.1) Largo (from Sonata no.3) Fuga (from Sonata no.1) Credits: Producers: Tom Huizenga, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Claire Hannah Collins; PA: ...
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VideoFrancisco Fullana plays Granados' Sonata for Violin and Piano
Francisco Fullana and pianist Jiayi Shi perform Enrique Granados’ Sonata for Violin and Piano. Fullana was recently awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and has a new album out now of works by Max Richter, Alftred Schnittke, Isang Yun and Salvator Brotons. He performs on the 1735 ’Mary Portman, Kreisler’ ...
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ReviewFrank Peter Zimmermann: Bach Violin Concertos
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin), Serge Zimmermann (violin), Berlin Baroque Soloists.
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DebateIn their focus on technical prowess, conservatoires neglect music theory
Instinct isn't enough for true musicality. Instead of simply drilling technique, performers should have a profound an understanding of music theory, argues cellist David Watkin
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VideoThe Violin's Voice | Die Seele der Geige (Trailer)
The trailer for a new German language documentary featuring violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann and luthier Martin Schleske. The film, a coproduction by EuroArts and BR (Bavarian Broadcasting), follows Zimmermann in 2016 has he reunites with the ‘Lady Inchiquin’ Stradivari, after a period of nearly two years where its ownership was ...
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FocusTwo ♭ or not two ♭ – on the Adagio from Bach's Violin Sonata no.1
Excessive reverence for Bach’s manuscript is leading violinists to make a mistake early in the first sonata, writes Hagai Shaham
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NewsViola player wins momentous case against Royal Opera House
First of a kind High Court judgement finds in favour of Chris Goldscheider, who claimed he suffered acoustic shock during Wagner Ring cycle rehearsals
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FocusCarolin Widmann on teaching and why she is branching out into early music
German violinist Carolin Widmann is often described as a contemporary music specialist, but she has no desire to limit herself to one genre. Interview by Gavin Dixon
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ReviewJanine Jansen, Torleif Thedéen, Martin Fröst, Lucas Debargue: Quartet for the End of Time
This dream team of friends and colleagues truly suspends time
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FocusWin a signed copy of Ray Chen's new CD
In the May 2018 issue of The Strad, Ray Chen talks about his feats, failures and the digital revolution that has turned him into a violinist of a new generation. ’I didn’t want to wait until I had an established career,’ he says. ‘I wanted to start ...
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ArticleWIN the first CD in the series 'Le Origini del Violino'
In The Strad’s 2018 Cremona supplement, the Museo del Violino launches the first in a projected series, L’Origini del Violino, in which top soloists perform on some of the rarest and most historically significant instruments. The first CD, featuring the ‘Carlo IX’ Andrea Amati of c.1570, includes ...
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ReviewZ.E.N. Trio: works by Brahms and Dvořák
Zhang Zuo, Esther Yoo and Narek Hakhnazaryan in an exploration of Zen and the art of chamber trios
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ReviewDebussy: Sonatas and Trio
Renaud Capuçon, Gérard Caussé, Edgar Moreau and friends collaborate on anniversary tribute
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NewsPhilip De Groote, founding cellist of Chilingirian Quartet, dies at 68
South African cellist started group with Levon Chilingirian in 1971 and retired over 40 years later in 2013
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VideoLaura van der Heijden plays Walton Cello Concerto in BBC Young Musician 2012 Final
This video features a clip from the first movement of Walton’s cello concerto played by Laura van der Heijden during her BBC Young Musician winning performance in 2012.
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VideoA real Stradivarius vs its faithful copy – Can you hear the difference?
Esther Abrami plays a violin by Stradivari and its faithful copy by Florian Leonhard side by side. The video was filmed by Wright Music Media at Florian Leonhard Fine Violins in London. The pianist is Alison Rhind.
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NewsUK ivory ban: Musical instrument exemption confirmed
Strict sale prohibition set to be made law will apply to all ivory objects, new and old, bar a handful of specific exceptions
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FocusJan Vogler's 1707 ‘Fau, Castelbarco’ Stradivarius
In this extract from an article published in the August 2017 issue, Jan Vogler discusses how he first encountered the cello that is now his constant companion
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FocusMy long-time musical soulmate Philip De Groote
Violinist Levon Chilingirian pays tribute to the cellist and supreme chamber musician who died last week at the age of 68
