All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 511
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Premium ❘ FeatureBrahms: the viola’s champion
In this article from the May 1997 issue, Michael Freyhan examines how Brahms was one of the first composers to appreciate the viola’s potential, giving the instrument a chance to shine through his chamber music
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Focus‘It’s a great diagnosis tool’ - Leon Bosch’s etude of choice
In this extract from 2012, double bassist Leon Bosch shares why Simandl’s etude no.1 covers the fundamental aspects of playing
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FocusHow useful are Ševčík exercises for violinists, violists and cellists?
From the archive: Violinist Ivry Gitlis, violist Bruno Giuranna and cellist Christopher Bunting share their views on the influential method
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #6: Johannes Moser on the Elgar Cello Concerto
Johannes Moser shares his thoughts on living alongside this iconic work, as well as the practical elements of performing such a challenging piece
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NewsUK government announces visa-free short term tours for UK musicians in 19 EU countries
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will continue to negotiate with other countries it has not yet reached an agreement with
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Focus'A shocking surprise': uncovering Bach’s Partita for Solo Violin no.2 in D minor BWV1004
Following analysis of Bach’s Partita no.1 in B minor BWV1002, Lewis Kaplan introduces the mighty Partita no.2 in D minor BWV1004 in this extract from the August 2021 issue
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FocusGood vibrations: How violin modes influence tone quality
In the August 2021 issue, Joseph Curtin examines the evolution of neck setting. In part two of his article about violin modal analysis from 2009, he discusses low-frequency resonances that influence a violin’s acoustic behaviour
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FocusPaganini’s 24 Caprices: achieving a musically informed performance
Violinist and The Strad’s editorial assistant Rita Fernandes on the importance of reconciling technique and musicality when learning Paganini’s 24 Caprices for Solo Violin
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NewsMusicians’ Union and ISM call for clarification on ‘short-term’ visa-free tours
The Musicians’ Union ‘cautiously welcome’ the UK Government’s announcement, while the ISM call on Government to define what is meant by ‘visa-free short-term touring,’ with both bodies acknowledging the announcement does not address other aspects and issues regarding European touring
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Focus‘There is no separation of music and technique’ – Joshua Bell on virtuosic encores
The violinist explains why it’s crucial to prioritise musicality as well as technical prowess when performing encores by Paganini, Wieniawski and Vieuxtemps
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BlogsSongs without words: arranging popular classics of Azerbaijan for violin and guitar
Violinist Nazrin Rashidova writes about transcribing popular Azerbaijani songs with an aim to explore and expand the repertoire for violin and classical guitar
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VideoArtist Confidential with Esther Yoo
Our August 2021 cover star Esther Yoo has launched the first episode of her video interview series, featuring cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan
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Focus‘A mecca for gifted students’ - inside Ivan Galamian’s studio
In this extract from September 1997, Barbara L. Sands explores the studio of the great violin pedagogue Ivan Galamian, who taught many students that went on to have flourishing careers
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NewsViolins of Hope Richmond to showcase restored violins owned by Jewish musicians in the Holocaust
More than 60 violins found and restored by father-and-son team Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein will be exhibited and played in concerts in Richmond, Virginia with events until 24 October
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FocusThe ‘Amici Bernardi’ Stradivari sitting at the heart of West Sussex’s cultural life
With a price seemingly out of reach at £1.2 million, Andrew Bernardi shares how he convinced a group of investors to help acquire the violin to bring cultural enrichment to audiences in West Sussex, the UK and abroad
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Focus‘I think of the countryside when I play this’ - Antoine Tamestit on the third movement of Brahms’ Viola Sonata op.120 no.1
In this extract from the August 2021 Masterclass, violist Antoine Tamestit guides us through the Austrian countryside through rustic dance and seamless legato
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NewsViolinist uncovers previously unpublished work by Sarasate
’Preludio’ was the only work for solo violin by Pablo de Sarasate and has been revised and edited by Spanish violinist Manuel Guillén
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VideoTesting the waters with ‘Noah’s violin’
Ahead of its official launch on 18 September, the 12-metre long violin by Livio di Marchi enjoyed a test voyage in the Venetian canals
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NewsAbel Selaocoe signs to Warner Classics
The genre-defying South African cellist will prepare for a debut recording featuring jazz, world and baroque artist collaborations
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Premium ❘ FeatureŠevčík’s legacy: how important is he to string players today?
Leading performers and teachers share their views on the use of Ševčík today, in this article from September 1998. By Sarah Mnatzaganian
