All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 517
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VideoHilary Hahn plays ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’
Watch as the violinist plays out the closing credits of Danish television show The Eleventh Hour in this throwback video
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VideoPaganini’s Caprice no.9, ‘The Hunt’ – played backwards
Ever wondered what Paganini’s Ninth Caprice in E major, ‘The Hunt’ would sound like backwards? Well look no further - German violinist Ingolf Turban has obliged with this performance, recorded live in Munich in 2017. And here’s James Ehnes playing the Caprice forwards for comparison: Video: Niccolò Paganini: ...
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Focus6 technical ways for improving your practice
In the second of a four-part series of blogs, violin professor at Junior Guildhall Ivo Stankov offers advice on how to practise efficiently
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FocusCellist Christian-Pierre La Marca: being an active artist in society
In the September 2021 Session Report, Tom Stewart speaks to cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca about how classical artists can use their platform to raise awareness of environmental and humanitarian issues
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VideoBarokksolistene perform Märk hur vår skugga (See how our shadow)
A brand new video showcases a work by 18th-century Swedish composer Carl Michael Bellman from Barokksolistene’s new project The Nordic Sessions
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Focus6 tips for teaching young violinists by Suzuki instructor Teri Einfeldt
The University of Hartford Suzuki Department chair shares her methods for teaching children
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Premium ❘ FeatureThe Suzuki method: A visionary with a violin
Startled by children’s ability to learn their own language, Shin’ichi Suzuki applied the ‘mother-tongue’ approach to violin teaching. William Starr explains the principles behind his then-revolutionary ideas in this article from December 1998
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NewsFrom Corelli to Capuçon: a network of influential violinists throughout history
Violinist Inga Brandini has created a comprehensive timeline illustrating the links between different violin schools and players
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Focus‘Beautiful heart, beautiful tone’: Shinichi Suzuki's philosophy on sound
In this extract from the September 2021 issue, violinist and teacher Helen Brunner shares personal reminiscences of working on tone with Shinichi Suzuki
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VideoHilary Hahn performs Sibelius Violin Concerto
A chance to check out this recent performance from the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest
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Premium ❘ FeatureGlobal impact of Suzuki: The method and the movement
From humble beginnings in a Japanese music school, Suzuki teaching has become one of the most popular forms of music education worldwide. In this feature from September 2012, Laurie Niles reports on the programme’s global impact
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FocusWhat is Suzuki? Elements of the global teaching method
In this extract from September 2012, Laurie Niles outlines the core elements of the Suzuki Method
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VideoDvořák at 180: Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma perform Humoresque
In honour of Antonín Dvořák’s 180th birthday today, enjoy this throwback performance of Humoresque
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #11: Jesus Rodolfo’s 1696 ‘Spanish Court’ Stradivari viola copy
Jesus Rodolfo speaks about his very special instrument made for him based on a decorated Stradivari
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Focus‘Spanish Court’ Stradivari viola copy by Diego del Valle
A chance to check out the decorated viola that is the subject of The Strad Podcast Episode #11
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NewsAwards for Young Musicians announces new round of funding
Young musicians from low-income families are invited to apply for grants of up to £2000 to contribute towards their musical education and artistic development
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NewsLynn Harrell memorial concert to be held 21 September
Classical music stars including violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and film composer John Williams will perform at the event commemorating the late American cellist, who died in 2020
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Premium ❘ FeatureSuzuki’s ambassador: Helen Brunner
After encountering Suzuki’s teaching in the US, Helen Brunner was convinced it should be brought to the UK. That the task should fall to her seemed a matter of destiny, she tells Caroline Heslop, in this article from September 2000
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Premium ❘ FeatureBaroque cello playing: Going for baroque
You don’t need years of study to play Baroque cello with style and panache, argues Daniel Yeadon in this article from June 2000 - just a willingness to think differently
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NewsCellist Sebastian Hess has died
The former pupil of William Pleeth and Mstislav Rostropovich died of a sudden brain aneurysm on 1 September, aged 50
