All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 364
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FocusThe ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘Del Gesù’
Currently the world’s most expensive violin, the 1741 ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ is in a remarkable state of preservation, considering it has been in use for most of its life. In this extract from the first of a two-part article, Terry Borman introduces the instrument’s most celebrated owner
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FocusRay Chen on Strads, modern instruments and finding his sound
In the second extract from his cover feature interview in the May 2018 Strad, the violinist talks playing Strads and modern instruments, and personalising his sound
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ReviewLisa Jacobs, The String Soloists: Haydn Violin Concertos
HAYDN Violin Concertos: no.1 in C major, no.3 in A major ‘Melker Konzert’, no.4 in G major
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ReviewLiza Ferschtman: Korngold Violin Concerto, Bernstein Serenade
Liza Ferschtman (violin), Prague Symphony Orchestra/Jiří Malát, Christian Vásquez
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ReviewChristoph Croisé: Summer Night – works by Othmar Schoeck
Lyrical, and historically appropriate, depiction of a balmy musical landscape
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ReviewSheku Kanneh-Mason: Inspiration
Dynamic debut recording from significant young British cellist
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ReviewElina Vähälä, Niek de Groot: Duos for violin and double bass
Music By Penderecki, Yun, Kuusisto, Tüür, Huber, Kurtág and Rihm
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FocusMy Space: Benedict Puglisi, Melbourne, Australia
A peek into lutherie workshops around the world with The Strad. From the May 2018 issue [click + to zoom]
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VideoTrailer: Forte – a documentary feature film
‘Forte’ is a documentary about women in classical music starring violinists Tatiana Berman and Eldbjørg Hemsing, and composer Lucia Caruso. It is directed by David Donnelly, who’s previous work includes ‘Maestro’, a documentary about Paavo Järvi. There is currently a Kickstarter campaign for completing the film. Film blurb: ‘In the ...
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VideoMilena Pajaro-van de Stadt: Brahms Viola Sonata No.2
Violist Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt and pianist Asiya Korepanova perform Brahms’s Sonata for Viola and Piano op.120, no.2, in E flat major. The video was filmed on 18 June 2017 at the Linehan concert hall, UMBC, Baltimore, as part of Festival Baltimore.
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VideoSheku Kanneh-Mason performs at royal wedding
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs during the signing of the register at the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Kanneh-Mason played Maria Theresia von Paradis’ Sicilienne, Gabriel Fauré’s Après un rêve and Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria. Want to know more about Sheku Kanneh-Mason? See our related articles below
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NewsUpdated: Lost Ysaÿe sonata receives first performance by Philippe Graffin
Manuscript fascimile and transcript for lost unfinished Ysaÿe sonata now available to view online
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FocusFrom the archive: a violin by Santino Lavazza, c.1720
In the January 2007 issue, John Dilworth took a close look at a violin by one of the lesser known Milanese makers of the 18th century
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NewsThe Strad June 2018 issue is out now
Examining the world’s most expensive violin, the ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘Del Gesù’, plus Anne Akiko Meyers discusses playing it
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VideoVideo: Ray Chen entertains airline passengers with Bach
The violinist plays the Gavotte from Partita no.3 aboard a flight from Amsterdam to Lisbon which had to take an unscheduled stop at Porto
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DebateHow to find time to practise as a busy music teacher
Performance coach Travis Baird recommends three key strategies for effective practice when everyday commitments seem to leave little time
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NewsCancer claims Hollywood concertmaster at 50
Katia Popov, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra concertmaster and prolific film session musician, was in treatment for ovarian cancer but still working
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NewsTen Stradivarius instruments brought together for D.C. concert
Library of Congress collection joined by ‘Paganini’ quartet for special event. Philip J. Kass reports
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VideoMoszkowski: Suite for Two Violins & Piano
Moritz Moszkowski’s Suite for Two Violins and Piano, op.71 (first and second movements), filmed live at an LSO Discovery Lunchtime Concert event on 22 October 2010. Performed by Maxine Kwok-Adams, Rhys Watkins (violins) and Sophia Rahman (piano).
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ReviewLeila Josefowicz: John Adams Violin Concerto
Beautiful detail and inspirational playing of infectious music
