All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 528
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #19: Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason on sibling collaboration
The cello-piano sibling duo speak about working together ahead of their new album ‘Muse’, out on 5 November
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NewsNew solo viola at Concertgebouw Orchestra
Latvian violist Santa Vižine ‘levels up’ to take the section’s top job
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VideoNew video: violinist Yevgeny Kutik and Anna Polonsky perform Prokofiev
In this exclusive video to The Strad, violinist Yevgeny Kutik and pianist Anna Polonsky perform an extract from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet suite
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VideoViolist Timothy Ridout and James Baillieu perform in Benjamin Britten’s library
An extract from ’Cinderella No More: The English Viola Legacy’, released as part of the Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition
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VideoTiny violin performance stuns judges on ‘Spain’s Got Talent’
Luthier Maria Sandner performs an Elvis classic on a tiny violin that she crafted herself
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FocusPlaying along with Bach: composing descants for Bach’s cello preludes
Brian Forst writes about former White House violinist Peter Wilson’s journey to compose descant parts to Bach’s cello preludes - not only as a pandemic project, but as a gift for a special someone
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NewsPrizes awarded at IsangYun Violin Competition
US-violinist Karisa Chiu took first prize of KRW 30,000,000 (USD $25,347) with her performance of Brahms Violin Concerto
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VideoViolinist Ray Chen’s string snaps mid-performance
’A spectacularly awkward yet exciting moment to break an E-string’
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Premium ❘ FeatureNorth America focus: Pioneer Spirit
America has long been a land of opportunity for the talented luthier, whether professional or hobbyist, immigrant or national. Philip Kass explores the lives and work of six gifted US makers from the late-19th to mid-20th century, in this article from November 2008
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FocusPierre Aloysius Josephs: the first bow maker of the San Francisco Bay Area
In this extract from the November 2021 issue, Raphael Gold profiles the bow making work of Pierre Aloysius Josephs and his family
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Premium ❘ FeatureAmerican Master: William Salchow
With a career spanning six decades, William Salchow has had a huge influence on bow making in America. In this November 2012 interview conducted by former student Sue Lipkins, Salchow talks about everything from Wurlitzer’s and Mirecourt to creating the perfect head
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NewsViolinist Dmitry Gerikh has died
The long-standing member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra was 71
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition
Following the opening of the competition last Saturday, eight semi-finalists will continue onto the next round on 10 November
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NewsViolist Peter Collyer appointed head of music and learning at Benslow Music
He takes up the post of head of music and learning following a leadership role at Morley College
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #20: Steven Isserlis on consulting musical editions and manuscripts
The cellist speaks about consulting the various surviving manuscripts of the Bach Cello Suites, as well as making bowing and fingering suggestions for the Dvořák Cello Concerto
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NewsCity Music Foundation announces 2021 CMF Artists
Eleven artists will enjoy a two-year professional and artistic development programme
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NewsErnst von Siemens Music Foundation awards ensemble prizes for 2021
Polish ensemble Spółdzielnia Muzyczna and the UK Explore Ensemble will receive €75,000 to further their artistic and professional work in contemporary music
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VideoWatch: Bath Festival Orchestra’s London debut
The full concert of the orchestra’s Kings Place performance from 18 October
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NewsCelebrating Felix Yaniewicz: Polish-Lithuanian violinist and composer
An early 19th-century piano signed by the musician and co-founder of the first Edinburgh Music Festival has been restored and will be on display in Edinburgh
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Premium ❘ FeatureBow hold: Gripping times
From the awkward grips of the past to the relaxed approach of today, the bow hold has come a long way. Globalisation has a lot to do with it, argues John Krakenberger in this feature from February 2003
