All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 513
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VideoDoric Quartet perform at Wigmore Hall
Watch the Doric Quartet perform a programme of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Haydn
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BlogsScaling the walls: what musicians can learn from bouldering
Cellist and online editor Davina Shum examines the parallels between rock climbing and music-making and how an approach in one discipline can inform the other
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NewsViolist Phillip Magnuson has died
The violist, composer and conductor has died at the age of 72
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BlogsHow I write for strings - composer Danielle Eva Schwob
Composer Danielle Eva Schwob reflects on the challenges of writing for stringed instruments, as well as why collaboration is important to ensure music-making is a mutually beneficial experience for all
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Focus‘The lyre of Orpheus’ - the life and works of Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen
In our August 2021 issue, Kevin MacDonald investigates the lives and careers of female violinists in Georgian England. Read this extract profiling Italian violinist Maddalena Laura Lombardini Sirmen, who enjoyed success both as a performer and composer
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News‘We don’t go with federal law’ - United Airlines attendant attempts to deny violinist onboard flight
Violinist Rachelle Hunt encountered a customer service nightmare as she was almost forced to check her violin into the hold of a plane despite being the first to board
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NewsViolist Vladimir Mendelssohn has died
The Romanian viola player and composer has died at the age of 72
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NewsSemi-finalists of Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition announced
13 international contestants will perform for the chance to scoop the first prize of $100,000 in the finals
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NewsLA Phil to introduce full-vaccination policy from 9 October
All audience members, staff and artists at LA Phil concerts must present a valid vaccination record upon entry to Walt Disney Concert Hall, with youth events cancelled until vaccines become available for children
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FocusPaul Neubauer: Sentimental Work
The US violist explores Joan Tower’s solo viola work Wild Purple, a testament to the close working relationship between the composer and the performer. From the November 2016 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureFemale composers: A woman’s touch
Quartets written by women are too often overlooked by today’s performers, argues Ian Lawrence. In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 2011), he recommends an array of works to hear and play from a repertoire spanning three centuries
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Focus‘A subtle blend of delicacy and strength’ - Five female composers from Russia and Poland
In this extract from March 2011, Ian Lawrence explores the string music of Gubaidulina, Firsova, Bacewicz, Bruzdowicz and Szymanska
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BlogsThe violin and 50 laps: how swimming can help string playing
Violin and viola teacher Martin Goldman took up swimming during the pandemic. He writes about how the process made him step into the role of the student and how the physicality of swimming can be transferred into teaching stringed instruments.
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NewsViolinist Gustavo Menezes has died
The Brazilian musician suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 48
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Premium ❘ FeatureEthel Smyth: A woman of substance
Ethel Smyth’s talents as a composer have long been overshadowed by her political activism and her battles for women’s rights. In her 150th anniversary year, it’s time to celebrate her distinctive string music, says Catherine Nelson, in this article, taken from the August 2008 issue
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FocusEthel Smyth: life as a suffragette and composer
A life including political activism and a stint in prison didn’t stop Ethel Smyth’s extensive musical output. Taken from the August 2008 issue.
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe ‘Betts’ Stradivari: The progress of progress
A century after The Strad published its first article on the Stradivari ‘Betts’ violin, maker John Waddle asks what the magazine’s descriptions of the instrument reveal about lutherie expertise, and explains his latest high-tech analyses of the instrument. Taken from the May 2010 issue
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Video‘Juba’ from Florence Price’s String Quartet in A minor
Performed by champions of Black artistry Castle of our Skins
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NewsRosebud String Quartet added to Leaf Music label’s roster
The quartet are preparing its debut release of Haydn and Mozart for spring 2022
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #8: Christian Li’s life as a young violinist
The Strad Podcast’s youngest guest (so far) speaks about his routines and rituals as a violinist
