All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 524
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FocusThe components of violin varnish
In this extract from November 2007, Joe Robson explores the history and methods of making violin varnish
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FocusOff-stage with Jacqueline du Pré
Five off-stage memories from friends and family of the acclaimed cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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NewsEchéa Quartet win ROSL string ensemble prize
The quartet performed a programme of Schubert, Kurtág and Brahms to take the top prize of £10,000
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VideoJacqueline du Pré performs the Elgar Cello Concerto
A chance to watch the first movement of the cellist’s legendary 1967 performance, captured by Allegro Films
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NewsViolinist Lukas David has died
The Austrian violinist, who was a former pupil of Tibor Varga and Nathan Milstein, passed away on 11 October aged 87
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VideoEmmanuelle Bertrand and Pascal Amoyel perform Brahms Cello Sonata no.1
The duo perform the second movement from the E minor cello sonata
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #16: Ayanna Witter-Johnson on playing and singing
Cellist and vocalist Ayanna Witter-Johnson speaks about her unique combination of performance styles
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NewsKenneth Essex, violist for The Beatles, has died
The prolific orchestral and session violist who raised funds for various charities has died aged 101
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VideoJacqueline du Pré and Daniel Barenboim prepare for a recording
'Play something for balance, say the end of the first movement of the F major. Something big'
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VideoInterview: Being a self-taught violinist in Kenya
Kenyan violinist David Ralak speaks to pianist Cordelia Williams about his drive and determination to learn more about his craft
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NewsApplications open for Manchester Collective’s 2022 winter residency for string players
Up to twelve string players at any stage of their career will be selected for the ensemble’s first ever winter residency, to be held 19-29 January 2022
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NewsAnastasia Kobekina granted use of 1698 Stradivari cello
The cellist will play on the ’De Kermadec-Bläss’ Stradivari, facilitated by the Stradivari Foundation Habisreutinger
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NewsCellist Sterling Elliott signs with Colbert Artists
The US-cellist received an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2021 and was the winner of the Sphinx Competition in 2019
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FocusSeeing red: Stradivari’s special instrument varnish
In this extract from September 2018, Joe Robson examines the history and prestige surrounding the colour red and how it began to feature in Stradivari’s instrument varnish
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FocusA letter from Smiley
Film maker Christopher Nupen shares his treasured handwritten letter from cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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VideoSound and sculptures: Amit Peled, Ismael Guerrero and Zemer Peled
Cellists Amit Peled and Ismael Guerrero perform alongside sculptures by Peled’s sister, Zemer Peled, in a programme called ‘Siblings’
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VideoQuatuor Ebène, Antoine Tamestit and Nicolas Altstaedt record ‘Night Bridge’
It’s always nice to see musicians having fun in the recording studio
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News‘Joyfully, with a lot of spirit’ - Julia Fischer on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
Violinist Julia Fischer shares her thoughts on the third movement of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, in this extract from the October 2021 issue
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NewsApplications open for Classicalia Music Competition
The online music competition will give 13 musicians the chance to perform at the Vienna Konzerthaus, to be recorded and broadcast by PBS
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FocusBeethoven from a string player’s perspective
Top string players share their thoughts on Beethoven’s string repertoire. Spoiler: it’s not always smooth sailing
