All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 405
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NewsJohan Dalene wins violin section of Nielsen Competition 2019
The violinist wins a cash award of €12,000, a CD recording with the Odense Symphony Orchestra on Orchid Records, and performance opportunities
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FocusAugustin Hadelich on the similarities and contrasts of Brahms and Ligeti
Violinist August Hadelich, cover star of The Strad’s April 2019, issue, has built a reputation for musically astute interpretations in wide-ranging repertoire. He speaks to Chloe Cutts about his latest recording - a pairing of Brahms and Ligeti
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VideoSheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason talk about the Edinburgh Festival
The brother and sister musicians talk about growing up with classical music, the sense of escape that music offers them, and the inspiring atmosphere of events like the International Festival, at which they perform on 7 August 2019.
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NewsDocumentary based on 'Lipinski' Stradivarius robbery to be released
The film, based on the 2014 robbery, will be premiered in late April
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Video‘With Nicky’ 7: Back to More Basics, Left Hand Part II
After a few very busy weeks practising, Nicola Benedetti presents Back to More Basics Left Hand Part 2. She says: ‘Before you watch this week’s video, I’d really encourage you to revisit Back to More Basics Left Hand Part 1 as this week is a continuation from what we were ...
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NewsAuryn Quartet to disband after 40 years
The quartet, which was founded in 1981, plans to disband at the end of the 2020-21 season
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ReviewTasmin Little; John Lenehan: Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Amy Beach
Little is a thoroughly persuasive advocate for these seldom-aired works by women composers
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FocusLife Lessons: Albena Danailova
One of three Vienna Philharmonic concertmasters, the Bulgarian violinist talks about New York street jazz and the musical impact of the internet
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NewsInternational Max Rostal Competition 2019 announces prize-winners
Tobias Reifland was awarded first prize in the viola category, receiving €7,000
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DebateWhat do the new UK ivory regulations mean for bows?
A new UK requirement to register all ivory-tipped bows will affect music shops, auction houses and the musicians themselves. Peter Somerford examines what the implications are for the industry
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Blogs5 steps to help save music education in the UK
Rob Adediran, executive director of the London Music Masters education charity, comments on the #SaveOurMusic campaign led by a group of LMM alumni and asks, ‘What can we do to save music for the next generation?’
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VideoJohan Dalene's journey to the Nielsen Competition finals
Johan Dalene won the violin section of the Carl Nielsen International Competition in Odense, Denmark, following a two-part final on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 March. This video shows his progression through the rounds to reach that point. The entire final is available on at nielsen2019.medici.tv
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NewsComposer and double bass player Tony Osborne has died
Particularly known for this bass ensemble works and learner-friendly solo pieces, Osborne was 71 years old
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DebateIs Germany's orchestral paradise as good as it seems?
The country’s Unesco-protected orchestral system may look ideal to the rest of the world, but it’s by no means a bed of roses, writes Hugo Shirley
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ReviewBlues Dialogues: Rachel Barton Pine, Matthew Hagle
Concentrating on pieces influenced by the blues, this CD is part of a long-running project to research music written by black composers.
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ReviewAlina Ibragimova, Cédric Tiberghien: Vierne, Franck, Ysaÿe
Delicacy and ferocity in a marvellous collection of contrasts
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FocusHow to practise at home without annoying your neighbours
Practice is part of life for all musicians, and string players are no exception. But what do you do if those around you think your music is just a nuisance? Vicky Hancock finds out
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Video'Winter' from Vivaldi's Four Seasons - III: Allegro - Henning Kraggerud, Arctic Philharmonic
This live recording of Henning Kraggerud and the Arctic Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is interspersed with footage of Kraggerud at Fjellheisen, near Tromsø in the Norwegian Arctic Circle, one of the orchestra’s bases. The complete Four Seasons and four of Kraggerud’s own compositions were released on Simax Classics in 2017. ...
