All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 422
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VideoKian Soltani: Tiny Desk Concert
For NPR’s long-running Tiny Desk Concert series, cellist Kian Soltani performs a set of Popper, Schubert and his own Persian Fire Dance.
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Blogs7 tips for classical violinists to unlock their inner fiddler
Colin Jacobsen from string quartet Brooklyn Rider with some advice for classically trained approaches to folk traditions
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FeatureIn focus: a c.1710 violin by Pieter Rombouts
Hubert De Launay examines an Amsterdam violin with an explosively flamed back and tons of rich, red varnish
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VideoLaurence Lesser talks about his Brothers Amati cello
American cellist Laurence Lesser talks about the history and special characteristics of the Antonio & Girolamo Amati cello which has been his ‘musical mate’ since 1972
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NewsISM calls on government to cover additional costs for musicians in a no-deal Brexit
The Incorporated Society of Musicians has published a press release, outlining the potential additional costs for musicians
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VideoDouble bass quintet performs Swedish folk music in the forest
Božo Paradžik and students record a bass quintet arrangement of Swedish folks music ensemble Väsen’s Nitti Pomfritti. The musicians are, left to right, Oskari Hänninen, Božo Paradžik, Madlaina Küng, Cecilia Perfetti and Marko Hristoskov.
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VideoInterview with Vilde Frang
Filmed during rehearsals of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Jakub Hrusa, April 2012
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NewsMan arrested in connection with violin stolen from train
Following the theft of a valuable violin on a train near Haywards Heath, officers have made an arrest. Police have confirmed that a 38-year-old man from Norwood, London, has been arrested on suspicion of theft. He has since been released on police bail while further enquiries continue, ...
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NewsMaxim Vengerov takes a teaching post
The violinist has been appointed professor at the Salzburg Mozarteum University
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NewsCellist Alexander Ramm to join New York’s Primavera Consulting Management Roster
The cellist joins the management roster for worldwide representation
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Video12-year-old violinist Chloe Chua plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
In this video, Chloe Chua, joint 1st prize-winner of the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition for Young Violinists, plays Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor at the Atlanta Festival Academy Finale.
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VideoItzhak Perlman & Vladimir Ashkenazy in the studio
In this excerpt from Christopher Nupen’s 1978 documentary Itzhak Perlman – Virtuoso Violinist: I know I played every note, Perlman and Ashkenazy are filmed recording Beethoven’s Sonata no.10, op.96
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for Tibor Varga competition
The twelve violinists are competing for a top prize of CHF20,000 as part of the Sion Festival in Switzerland
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VideoPeter Sheppard Skærved plays Tobias Hume
Violinist Peter Sheppard Skærved plays ‘Tom & Mistress Fine’ from Tobias Hume’s The first part of Ayres for the Viole de Gamba alone published in London in 1605. Sheppard Skærved plays a c.1580 Brescian violin by an unknown maker, tuned down two tones (Eflat, Bflat, F, C). The ...
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News10,000 hours of practice doesn’t buy you talent, new study says
Researchers suggest that elite violinists don’t necessarily practice more than others to reach their standard
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NewsTibor Varga Competition names three finalists
Two-part final will include chamber music round plus concerto with orchestra as part of the Sion Festival in Switzerland
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Premium ❘ GalleryFrom the Archive: a Bergonzi violin
This illustration of a Bergonzi violin was published in The Strad, February 1913. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs: This is a really typical specimen of the master’s own model, exhibiting his peculiarities in the matter of outline and other details. Bergonzi varied his instruments ...
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolist Roger Chase on studying with Bernard Shore
Lessons with Shore at the Royal College of Music in London emphasised enjoyment and gave valuable technical insights, remembers the Chicago College of Performing Arts professor
