All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 365
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NewsScientific study identifies human voice qualities in Strads
New acoustic research reveals that Stradivari pushed up vocal type resonances into tenor and alto range – but makes no comparison to modern violins
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FocusFrom the archive: the 1697 'Molitor' Stradivarius
This article by Philip Kass was first published in the December 2010 issue, soon after the instrument had been sold to Anne Akiko Meyers for a then-record $3.6m
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VideoRob Landes tries out a titanium violin
In this video, violinist Rob Landes experiments with a violin made out of sheet titanium. Its maker described some of the challenges invoveld in its construction: ‘The number one problem when working with titanium is it reacts with the oxygen in air anytime it is over 800 degrees F. The ...
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FocusGeared pegs: why isn't everyone using them?
Geared pegs have their advocates and detractors but, as Tom Stewart finds out, the innovation has benefits for a broad range of players, from young students to seasoned professionals
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VideoMartinů - Three Madrigals for violin and viola (no.1)
Duo Florent, comprising Arianna Dotto, violin, and Joachim Angster, viola, perform the first of Bohuslav Martinů’s Three Madrigals for violin and viola. Recorded in Lansing, Michigan, by Sergei Kvitko, www.bluegriffin.com
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NewsRoyal wedding drives Sheku Kanneh-Mason to top of US and UK classical charts
The cellist’s debut album, released in January, enjoys boost thanks to internationally televised appearance watched by millions
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NewsGallery: X-raying a Strad case
Dimitri Musafia shares what is likely the first X-ray of a case from the Stradivari workshop
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DebateLet's acknowledge that not all musicians are natural performers
Performing for large audiences may seem inevitable for those who choose to pursue music as a career, but is this always the key to fulfilling our artistic potential, asks Toby Deller
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VideoAbel Selaocoe peforms Lamentatio
South African cellist Abel Selaocoe performs his version of Lamentatio by Giovanni Sollima. The work is being performed by Selaocoe as part of ‘Sirocco’, a UK tour with the Manchester Collective taking in London, Liverpool and Manchester. ‘We are connecting folk traditions of the world through the idea of Sirocco, ...
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ReviewKian Soltani: Home
SCHUBERT Arpeggione Sonata; Nacht und Träume. SCHUMANN Drei Fantasiestücke; Adagio und Allegro; Du bist wie eine Blume. VALI Persian Folk Songs Set no.16. SOLTANI Persian Fire Dance
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ReviewJames Ehnes, BBCSO, Edward Gardner: Walton Viola Concerto
Dazzling performances of Walton’s string masterpieces
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FocusA blizzard of brilliance: Postcard from Novosibirsk
Now in its fifth year, the Trans-Siberian Art Festival continues to attract both acclaimed artists and exciting new talent to the snowy Russian city of Novosibirsk, from where Tom Stewart reports
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VideoNigel Kennedy plays Gershwin at outdoor festival
British violinist Nigel Kennedy performs Gershwin’s Oh, Lady Be Good with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Biggest Weekend, a music festival organised by the BBC. Watch Kennedy’s full house-long set here
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FocusFrom the archive: a 1717 Brescian cello by Pietro Giacomo Rogeri
Marked forever by Paganini and nearly lost in the snow by Piatti, this 1717 cello by Pietro Giacomo Rogeri has had a colourful history. Article by John Dilworth from the July 2009 issue
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NewsCarl Flesch International Violin Competition begins in Hungary
Thirteenth edition of competition kicks off with 49 young violinists in Hungarian virtuoso and teacher’s home town
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VideoElgar tribute from Bavarian State Orchestra strings
A string septet from the Bayerisches Staatsorchester, on tour in London, plays Land of Hope and Glory in the Barbican foyer on Elgar’s birthday
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FocusPlaying outside: a worthwhile struggle but a struggle nevertheless
In the face of bugs, bad weather and worse acoustics, Pauline Harding goes on a quest to discover why musicians ever agree to play outside
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NewsInjury puts David Garrett out of action for eight months
Another batch of concert cancellations and postponements stretches to the middle of September as recovery from herniated disc takes longer than expected
