All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 545
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BlogsIn Our Shoes: What does it mean to be a woman in music in 2022?
Ruth Hallows examines the ways in which women in music are breaking societal expectations in a continued move towards equality
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NewsPrizes awarded at the Ton & Erklärung cello competition
18-year-old cellist Lionel Martin took first prize at the competition in Hanover, organised by the Cultural Committee of the Germany Economy
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NewsViolinist Glenn Dicterow named Jascha Heifetz Chair in Violin at USC Thornton
The long-standing former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic aims to continue to teaching legacy of Heifetz in his new role
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GalleryPhoto gallery: 1714 Stradivari ‘da Vinci, ex-Seidel’ violin
Take a look at the Stradivari violin formerly owned by Toscha Seidel, due to be auctioned by Tarisio on 9 June
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NewsJacksonville Symphony appoints new concertmaster
Uzbek-American violinist Adelya Nartadjieva will commence her new role at the beginning of the 2022/23 season
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NewsRoyal College of Music to hold benefit concert for Ukraine
The concert will be held at the Britten Theatre on Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm
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BlogsTatty Theo and the Brook Street Band: how we stayed on track during the pandemic
Cellist Tatty Theo illustrates how the Brook Street Band managed to overcome the challenges of functioning in different countries during the pandemic, thanks to modern technology and a well-timed grant from the Continuo Foundation
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DebateIs sexism to blame for the scarcity of women in the violin making business?
German violin maker Ute Zahn asked why there are so few female luthiers in The Strad's March 2013 issue
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FocusA glimpse into the lives of two mid-century female violinists – both called Shapiro
Though unrelated by birth, US violinists Eudice Shapiro and Frances Shapiro (later Magnes) forged parallel careers which provide a fascinating insight into the lives of female musicians during the mid-20th century, writes Tully Potter
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NewsRecordings of Ukrainian composers on sale to raise funds for humanitarian relief
A collaboration of classical recording companies has curated a selection of recordings by Ukrainian composers, with all sales funds to be donated to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
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NewsCall for musicians: Cambridge benefit concert for Ukraine
Orchestra and choir musicians are needed for a performance of Brahms German Requiem this Saturday in Cambridge, UK
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GalleryPhoto gallery: the unusual violins of Antoni Hybel (1872 – 1946)
Yes, they are meant to look like that!
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VideoTwelve-year-old cellist plays ‘Prayer’ by Ernest Bloch
Siblings Anouk-Minou and Manoush Ruken Toth dedicate their performance for peace in Ukraine
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NewsSilkroad announces residency at Spelman College
Silkroad artists Rhiannon Giddens and violinist Mazz Swift will visit the historically Black liberal arts college to lead conversations, workshops, and performances with Spelman faculty and students
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Focus8 pieces of advice for happy string quartets
Words of instruction and inspiration on quartet playing from the pages of The Strad
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Premium ❘ FocusStaying together: coaching string quartets
Coaching young players in string quartets requires special strategies, but success can develop their vital life skills as well as improving musical abilities. Chamber music tutors shared their secrets with Tim Homfray in the August 2008 issue of The Strad
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VideoEpic Beethoven: Malion Quartet perform the Grosse Fuge
Unable to perform in concert halls at the time, the string quartet presented this colossal work from the island of Krk, Croatia
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FocusMy experience: Sagnick Mukherjee, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Sagnick Makherjee shares how his love for cross-disciplinary music making and encouragement from teachers inspired him to pursue a masters degree in Glasgow
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FocusA ‘Taylor-made’ concerto: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s collaboration with violinist Maud Powell
How the composer and violinist overcame prejudices of the day and logistical challenges to premiere a new violin concerto successfully
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Focus'A very supportive role': 8 tips for second violinists
Views on second violin playing from experienced orchestral and chamber performers
