All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 49
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ArticleSenza continuo. Sainte-Colombe: Trois Préludes in D minor. Le Sieur de Machy: Suite in G major. Virgiliano: Ricercate for viola bastardo. Bassano: Ricertata quarta. Hume: The First Booke of Ayres (exc
The Strad Issue: January 2010Musicians: Margaret Little (viola da gamba)Composer: Sainte-Colombe, Le Sieur de Machy, Virgiliano, Bassano, Hume, MaraisMargaret Little showcases the bass viol’s rich sound world in a solo programme of French, Italian and English music from the Renaissance and early Baroque. She demonstrates total command ...
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Israeli Itamar Zorman wins Freiburg International Violin Competition
Itamar Zorman has won first prize at the Freiburg International Violin Competition in Germany. The 24-year-old Israeli, who studies with Sylvia Rosenberg in New York, was awarded €15,000, plus €2,500 for the best interpretation of a Mozart concerto. The €10,000 second prize went to 22-year-old Elena Graf from Germany. Martin ...
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Bow maker and jeweller Henryk Kaston dies aged 100
Henryk Kaston, who enjoyed an illustrious career as a bow maker and a jeweller, has died in New York at the age of 100. Born in Poland, he escaped wartorn Europe to settle in America, where he played violin in the Cleveland Orchestra and then the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. ...
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Remembering bow maker and jeweller Henryk Kaston
Violinist, instrument collector, bow maker, restorer and jeweller – these are the many lives of Henryk Kaston, one of the most venerable figures on the New York music scene. An extremely fit 95-year-old, he happily reveals the secret of his longevity and youthful vigour by demonstrating his morning exercise routine, ...
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Cellist Julian Steckel triumphs at ARD Music Competition
Julian Steckel won first prize in the cello category at the ARD Music Competition in Munich. The 28-year-old, who studies with Antje Weithaas in Berlin, was awarded 10,000 euros and also received the audience prize of 1,500 euros. Gen Yokosaka, 24, from Japan, took second prize. Third prize went to ...
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Cecilia Quartet wins first prize at Banff competition
The Cecilia Quartet took first prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition in Canada. The Toronto-based ensemble won CAN$25,000, plus other awards including a quartet of gold-mounted bows. The Afiara Quartet from Canada took second prize. Third prize went to the Quatuor Zaïde from France. For more details, ...
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Alexandra Soumm and Veronika Eberle among latest BBC New Generation Artists
Three young European string soloists are among the new intake of BBC Radio 3's New Generation Artists scheme. They are violinists Veronika Eberle and Alexandra Soumm, both 21, and 28-year-old cellist Nicolas Altstaedt. The Escher Quartet, which was formed in New York in 2005, is another new recruit to the ...
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Cellist Rebecca Wenham exits Cecilia Quartet after Banff competition win
The founding cellist of the Cecilia Quartet has left the group just days after it won first prize at the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Rebecca Wenham, who is relocating to California, will be replaced by Rachel Desoer, an Oberlin graduate from Hamilton, Ontario. Desoer makes her debut with the ...
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BlogsClassical musicians have more fun
David Kettle finds the usual musical stereotypes toppling at Kings Place
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BlogsString quartets for breakfast
Ariane Todes reports from an early morning masterclass with Gábor Takács-Nagy
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Violinist Dmitry Serebrennikov places highest at Lipizer Prize competition
Dmitry Serebrennikov from Russia was the highest-placed prizewinner at the International Violin Competition 'Rodolfo Lipizer Prize' in Gorizia, Italy. The 18-year-old, who studies with Alexander Stang at the St Petersburg State Conservatoire, won the €6,000 second prize, after the jury chose not to award a first prize. Suliman Tekalli, ...
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Juilliard fundraising auction offers Peking duck date with Perlman
Itzhak Perlman is one of the Juilliard faculty members and alumni doing their bit for the school's scholarship fund. Juilliard has launched a 'Lessons of a Lifetime' internet auction to benefit the fund, and the items on offer include lessons and workshops with some of the school's renowned teachers.Emanuel Ax ...
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Qantas relaxes hand baggage policy on violins and violas
Qantas has issued a new instrument policy that should reassure violinists and violists booking to fly with the airline. The Australian carrier has raised its maximum allowable cabin baggage dimensions for violins and violas from 115cm to 130cm, meaning that most standard cases should be permitted in the cabin. The ...
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Philippe Girardin and Nicholas Gooch win at Pisogne international making competition
The winners of the first Pisogne International Violin Making Competition have been announced. The Italian contest was split into two categories: antiqued instruments and copies of historical instruments. First prize in the former category went to Swiss maker Philippe Girardin. Matteo Crotti, from Italy, took second prize. German maker Andreas ...
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BlogsViolin finalists announced in Indianapolis
Ariane Todes arrives in time to find out who's through, and to receive some inspiration
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BlogsHistoric moments and sage advice
Ariane Todes reports on a star-studded visit to the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
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Cellist Thomas Beckmann s Germany's 'Citizen of the Year'
Düsseldorf-born cellist Thomas Beckmann has won a new German award for outstanding citizenship. The prize, worth €20,000, was awarded by the Federation of German Newspaper Publishers in recognition of Beckmann's commitment to the homeless. The former student of Pierre Fournier was chosen by a jury of 50 newspaper editors from ...
