All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 370
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ReviewChloë Hanslip, Danny Driver: Beethoven Violin Sonatas vol.2
More from a fine partnership that balances structure and lyricism
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NewsString players dominate 2018 Hattori Foundation awards
Three violinists, two violists, two cellists and three string quartets pick up career development boost
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VideoAnne Akiko Meyers plays the Star-Spangled Banner
In this video from WQXR, violinist Anne Akiko Meyers – a recent Strad cover star – performs her own arrangement of the US national anthem on the ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: double stops & chords
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: sul ponticello and sul tasto
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: col legno
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: straight bow
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: ricochet
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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VideoViolin techniques with James Ehnes: spiccato
This set of short videos with Canadian violinist James Ehnes were published by CBC Music in 2016. They feature him discussing and demonstrating particular playing techniques. See ‘Related Video’ for the rest in the series
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NewsSemi-finalists announced at Melbourne Chamber Music Competition
Five string quartets and five piano trios advance to next round after five days of heats at the quadrennial event
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NewsARD announces viola and piano trio participants for 2018
Launched in 1952, the competition focuses each year on different instrumental categories, selected from 21 disciplines
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VideoRenaud Capuçon performs Debussy's Clair de Lune with Lahav Shani
As an encore to the concert on 18 May 2018, Renaud Capuçon performs a transcription for violin and piano of Debussy’s Clair de Lune. The video is courtesy of France Musique, which has a new English language website at www.francemusique.com
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NewsMelbourne competition reveals chamber music finalists
Three quartets and three trios through to Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition finals vying for share of $110,000 prize pot
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GalleryGallery: Andersson Dance/Scottish Ensemble – Goldberg Variations
Photos and video from ‘Goldberg Variations: ternary patterns for insomnia’
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VideoWingsuit flyer and... trainee violin maker
This video from the BBC shows wingsuit flyer Sam Laming perform a death-defying leap and proximity flight over Mount Snowdon in Wales. In passing we learn that he is also a trainee violin maker, and there is a short clip of him in the workshop.
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ReviewChristina Day Martinson, Boston Baroque: Biber Mystery Sonatas
Capturing the glory, joy and sorrow of these mysterious works
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NewsTrio Marvin wins grand prize at Melbourne
Formed in 2016 and based in the Berlin, the group wins at total of AUD52,500. Goldmund Quartet tops string quartet category.
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FocusIn focus: cello by Giovanni Grancino, 1693
In this article from the January 2006 issue of The Strad, Ed Keohane studies a cello which had just been sold at Sotheby’s for nearly £210,000. Photographs by Richard Valencia
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NewsTributes paid to Oliver Knussen, who has died aged 66
British composer remembered for exquisitely crafted scores, unrivalled conducting of new music, and mentoring of young composers
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ReviewKyung Wha Chung: Beau Soir. Works by Fauré, Franck, Debussy
A beautiful evening recital of French music
