All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 526
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: From Strad to Slava
The ’Duport’ cello is a fine example of Stradivari’s ‘Form B Piccola’. Samuel Zygmuntowicz examines Rostropovich’s own instrument, in this article from October 1997
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FocusPhoto gallery: Chad Hoopes’s violin
Check out photos of Sam Zygmuntowicz’s copy of the 1740 ‘Ysaÿe’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin, played by our November 2021 cover star
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NewsWomen in Lutherie to hold 2021 online annual conference
The online event will provide a space for female luthiers to discuss their trade through discussions and workshops via Zoom from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 October
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FocusAn obituary for cellist John Gwilt
The distinguished cellist died last month aged 91. Dawn Gwilt shares the life story of her late husband, former co-director of the International Cello Centre with Jane Cowan and teacher of Steven Isserlis
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VideoDavid Oistrakh and Sviatoslav Richter perform Beethoven Violin Sonata no.3
A vintage recording of two of the violin and piano greats of the 20th century
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: Team Player
Sam Zygmuntowicz examines the large proportions of this 1796 Mantegazza viola, which give it a powerful sound that makes it ideal for string quartets. From December 2003
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FocusJames Ehnes: ‘You should never be scared of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto’
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto has been a mainstay of the Canadian violinist’s repertoire since his teenage years, but it retains its ability to inspire
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NewsViolinist Daniel Shindarov has died
The former pupil of David Oistrakh and concertmaster at the Bolshoi Theatre passed away 21 October aged 96
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FocusMemories of cellist John Gwilt
Students and colleagues of Gwilt share their memories of the celebrated cellist, who died last month aged 91, in this compilation from his wife Dawn
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FocusHappy Birthday to Niccolò Paganini!
The great violinist was born on this day in 1782. Happy 239th birthday!
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VideoAugustin Hadelich performs Paganini Concerto no.1
A fitting choice for Paganini’s birthday today
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #18: Rakhi Singh on creativity
’Putting myself in a space where I had no expectations of myself… it was liberating, it freed me up to use my ears and my heart more’
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NewsCellist and conductor Michael Nebe has died
The long-standing musical director of the Whitehall Orchestra died on 8 October following a long illness
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Premium ❘ FeatureFresh perspectives: A scanner in the works
In this lutherie feature from January 2009, violin maker Sam Zygmuntowicz explores how high-tech ways of analysing violins and their sound could help makers and even influence the future forms of instruments
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FocusFrom Tulips to Sneez-wort: the works of James Oswald
The Baroque-era composer created many melodies infused with the Scottish folk characteristics of his upbringing
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VideoSteven Isserlis performs Haydn Cello Concerto in D
The cellist performs Haydn’s second cello concerto with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
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VideoConcertgebouw Orchestra to livestream tribute to Bernard Haitink
The concert commemorating the former chief conductor will be broadcast tonight at 8.15pm (CEST)
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VideoLIVE: Geneva Cello Competition Final - watch here!
Finalists Jaemin Han, Michaki Ueno and Bryan Cheng will perform their concerto of choice tonight for the chance to win CHF 20,000
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NewsMichiaki Ueno wins Geneva Cello Competition
Ueno won first prize in the final round held last night, 28 October, with Bryan Cheng and Jaemin Han taking second and third prize respectively
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Sam Zygmuntowicz
The luthier’s workshop, based in Brooklyn, New York, is spread across two floors, and includes a ‘salon’ where customers can test their instruments. From May 2015
