All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 530
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #21: Leon Bosch on Bottesini
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Bottesini’s birth, Leon Bosch speaks about the complete musician who was described as ‘the Paganini of the double bass’
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NewsMichael Foyle takes violin professor role in Cologne
The former winner of the Netherlands Violin Competition will begin his new role alongside his existing professorship at the Royal Academy of Music
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NewsSpain to allow visa-free short term tours for UK musicians
Visas for UK touring artists to Spain have been waived in an initiative driven by LIVE, ABO and their Spanish counterparts
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Focus’A musician must be broadly based, not just an instrumentalist’ - auditioning for music colleges
In this extract from September 2000, faculty members at some of the world’s top music colleges share what they’re looking for in an ideal conservatoire candidate
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VideoViolinist Chloe Chua performs Otoño Porteño from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
The Singaporean violin prodigy performs Piazzolla’s southern hemiphere portrayal of autumn
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Premium ❘ FeatureLutherie in the US: An American Dream
Violin making in the US was built on the aspirations of a few woodworkers with talent – and in two centuries it has evolved into a multimillion-dollar industry. Ahead of the publication of a new book, The American Violin, co-author Philip Kass traces the advancement of American lutherie and shows ...
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Premium ❘ FeaturePerformance anxiety: Fighting stage demons
How often has a potential performance of a lifetime turned into a performance from hell? Are you suffering from from stage fright? Laurinel Owen gives advice overcoming this common affliction, from the December 1996 issue
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FocusMy audition journey: Monique Irik, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The violinist of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra illustrates her determination to win the job - even if it means trying several times
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NewsCellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason receives his MBE
The Royal Wedding cellist collected his MBE in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle yesterday
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FocusSonoko Miriam Welde: How to make a work truly your own
The best way to create a unique interpretation of a commonly performed piece is to be yourself, shares violinist Sonoko Miriam Welde
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NewsViolin-viola duo Black Violin to receive Caribbean American Heritage Award
The classical/hip-hop fusion duo will receive the award at on 19 November for excellence in arts
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Focus‘I want to create a community where lifelong friendships are formed’ - Domingo Hindoyan
The violinist and new chief conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra shares his musical journey which began with the renowned music education programme El Sistema
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FocusMy audition journey: Victor Fournelle-Blain, Montreal Symphony Orchestra
The associate principal viola of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra shares an awkward story involving a Bach fugue in an audition, as well as other, slightly more successful experiences
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Premium ❘ FeatureAuditioning advice: Position vacant
Looking for that all-important orchestral job? Oregon Symphony violist Charles Noble provides some tips on how to impress the audition panel, in the first of two articles from July 1999
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Premium ❘ FeatureViola excerpts: Tricky corners
In July 1999 Charles Noble tried to ease the trauma of facing orchestra auditions; in the August 1999 issue he introduces the extracts every violist should know
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Blogs10 tips for a successful orchestral audition
Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Brant Taylor offers advice to candidates hoping to succeed in that all-important orchestral audition
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FocusCellist Christian-Pierre La Marca signs with Avanti Arts
The French cellist has been added to the roster of Avanti Arts for worldwide management
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FocusMy audition journey: Nuno Carapina, Philharmonia Orchestra
The violinist in the Philharmonia Orchestra highlights the importance of being prepared for auditions, including why you should learn the full first movement of your Mozart Concerto
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Premium ❘ FeatureDouble Bassist magazine: The Merchant of Venice
Taken from our now-discontinued sister magazine, Double Bassist, this Winter 1996 article sees Barrie Kolstein admiring a beautiful bass by the maligned 18th-century luthier Francesco Gofriller
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VideoGary Karr’s 80th birthday video tribute
A short film depicting Gary Karr’s life in honour of the bass player’s 80th birthday, which was on Saturday 20 November
