All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 398
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ArticleStolen double bass recovered in sting operation
The thief in Dortmund, Germany, attempted to sell the instrument to a member of the local symphony orchestra who happened to know about the theft
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NewsAustralian Chamber Orchestra Instrument Fund acquires Brothers Amati violin
The purchase was made possible by an AU$1 million investment
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FocusBruno Philippe on the attraction of gut strings
This month, young French cellist Bruno Philippe releases his first album as an official Harmonia Mundi artist. In this extract from our February cover story, he chats with Charlotte Gardner about the merits of gut strings
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ReviewVilde Frang: Bartók; Enescu
A performance to match the constant and staggering invention of Enescu’s Octet
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VideoThe most exotic violin woods
California-based electric violin maker John Jordan introduces us to some of his most exotic woods, ranging from the pricey Tasmanian tiger rose myrtle to the Swamp Kauri, which is dug up from bogs in New Zealand and is certified to be a minimum of 30000 years old. ...
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NewsNew music education report reveals that EBacc is driving out creative subjects
Music Education: State of the Nation drills deep into the Government’s figures regarding the impact of the flagship education policy
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NewsWinners announced at Sphinx competition
Two cellists take the top prize, receiving $50,000 and $10,000 respectively
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Video‘With Nicky’ 2: Developing Your Sound
Why is sound so important? ‘With Nicky’ this week delves into the depths of developing sound, while reminding us that no two violinists sound the same, and that they shouldn’t sound the same. There’s lots of experimentation, plus plenty of advice on embracing the journey to finding your own sound. ...
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BlogsThree top tips for improving performances with meditation techniques
Violist Matthew Jones discusses the ways in which meditation and mindfulness can help performers
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NewsBernard Haitink to take conducting sabbatical
The 89-year-old Dutch conductor will take a complete break from his conducting duties for the 2019-2020 season
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NewsJACK quartet receives Fellowship to explore music and neuroscience
The ensemble is using portable EEG to map their brain waves while playing
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NewsWilliam Watson, bow maker: 1930-2018
The Hill’s trained bow maker made a vital contribution to the trade during a long career, writes John Milnes
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VideoWalton: Johannesburg Festival Overture. Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra
Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra’s main orchestra, conducted by Robert Hodge, perform Walton, Johannesburg Festival Overture at the Music for Youth Proms, Royal Albert Hall in November 2018. Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra is one of the oldest youth orchestras in the UK and will be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2019/20. Now based ...
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ReviewNing Feng: Elgar and Finzi violin concertos
Old-fashioned violin virtuosity makes a case for these two concertos
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FocusLife Lessons: 3 questions for Hilary Hahn
Adrenalin can be helpful, says the American violinist, but you should never forget the true reasons for performance
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VideoLaura van der Heijden & Petr Limonov: 3 Morceaux by Anatoli Ljadov
In this video from Dutch broadcaster NTR, cellist Laura van der Heijden performs at the Edison Klassiek Award ceremony with pianist Petr Limonov. They play the first of the 3 Morceaux by Anatoli Ljadov from their album ‘1948’, Van der Heijden’s debut recording, which focuses on music for cello and ...
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VideoViolaCam meets Torelli Sinfonia in C
The Baroque ensemble La Serenissima in rehearsal from the vantage point of violist Jim O’Toole. The Sinfonia in C by Giuseppe Torelli is featured on the group’s award-winning album The Italian Job.
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NewsAaron Jay Kernis’ new violin concerto fetches two Grammy awards
The violin concerto won in the Best Contemporary Classical Composition and Best Classical Instrumental Solo categories
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ReviewDaniele Roccato; Giacomo Piermatti: Scodanibbio
A masterful rendering of an innovator’s key works for double bass
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VideoKim Kashkashian teaches circular bow motion
This video shows part of a master class with violist Kim Kashkashian at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.
