All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 462
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NewsViolinist with cerebral palsy becomes manga star
Mizuki Shikimachi’s life story has been turned into a comic book for Japanese readers
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VideoVadim Repin performs Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto no.2
The Russian violinist chooses the concerto for his Sentimental Work in the August issue
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VideoThe Kanneh-Mason parents on raising confident black classical musicians
Watch more videos here To tie in with the broadcast of BBC One’s Imagine…This House is Full of Music, Kadiatu and Stuart Kanneh-Mason, the parents of seven classical musicians (Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata and Mariatu) talk about life under lockdown, the importance of black role models, the Black ...
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NewsSouthbank Centre warns of 400 job cuts in response to the coronavirus crisis
Cuts are expected to affect all areas of the organisation
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FocusHow to make the most of cello scales
Approach scales with commitment, imagination and daring, and they will inspire your cello playing, argues Mats Lidström
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NewsRoyal Opera House cuts all casual staff jobs
The ROH said that it would soon begin redundancy consultations affecting permanent staff
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Correction: News story from 15 July 2020
A news story published on thestrad.com on 15 July 2020 regarding a judgement by the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal incorrectly stated that the defendant in the case, Ms Chu Ang, was found guilty of acting as an agent for a violin dealer in Hong Kong. In fact ...
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VideoStephen Upshaw plays contemporary British viola music by recent graduates
Originally due to be performed at The Hundred Years Gallery, this programme, featuring the American violist Stephen Upshaw, comprises a selection of contemporary solo British viola music. It includes Georgina Bowden’s Yaban Arilar (Wild Bees) and Heather Stephenson’s Passacaglia – two new commissions specifically written for ‘Into the Ocean’, an ...
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NewsSocially distanced audiences to return for indoor performances from 1 August
Extra safety measures taken in the UK will include increased deep cleaning and the use of e-tickets to help with track and trace
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ArticleBarbican announces plans to livestream concerts
Live music will be streamed from the Centre from the autumn
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VideoBach, the Universe & Everything: The Science of Laughter
In this latest episode of ‘Bach, the Universe and Everything’, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s Sunday morning series combining performances of Bach cantatas with talks from leading scientists, Neuroscientist Professor Sophie Scott discusses the science of laughter and why we instinctively try to make each other laugh to ...
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NewsCellist Christian-Pierre La Marca signs to Naïve
The French cellist will release five albums with the label over the next two years
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NewsYouTube channel celebrates what would have been Robert Mann’s 100th birthday
The channel includes rare footage, images and recordings of the violinist
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NewsVerona Quartet named Oberlin Conservatory 2020-21 quartet in residence
Formed at Indiana University, the ensemble is the winner of the 2020 Cleveland Quartet Award
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VideoCellist Louise McMonagle performs Sky Dance
As part of the Riot Ensemble’s first series of Zeitgeist commissions - a series of short pieces for lockdown written for Riot Ensemble’s soloists - cellist Louise McMonagle performs Ailie Robertson’s solo cello piece, Sky Dance.
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VideoAugustin Hadelich plays both parts of Clara Schumann’s ‘Romance’
Best known as a violinist, the talented musician has also been recording the piano parts in a series of online videos
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NewsBBC announces new ‘Instrumental Sessions’
Violinists and double bassists from across the BBC’s five orchestras will be among those performing in single-instrument ensembles
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NewsUS Baroque violinist Karen Marie Marmer has died
The New York-based musician was active with several Baroque ensembles and was formerly co-concertmaster of the Stuttgart Baroque Orchestra’s
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VideoString players hold peaceful vigil for Elijah McClain in Chicago
The event on 11 July was dedicated to the 23-year-old black violinist, who died last summer, days after being placed in a choke-hold by police in Colorado
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NewsISM updates UK live performance guidelines
Indoor performances restart next weekend and face-to-face teaching is back on the cards
