All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 547
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NewsHope for Peace: Beethoven-Haus opens up to Ukrainian refugees
A new emergency aid programme will provide refuge for Ukrainian musicians fleeing the Russian invasion, as well as opportunities to continue working artistically
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NewsLivestreamed concert to celebrate Otakar Ševčík’s 170th birthday
Pedagogues and students of the Ševčík Academy will perform live at 7pm CET on 22 March
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FeatureProfessor Ševčík addresses Strad readers
The Czech violinist and influential teacher passes on words of wisdom to readers of The Strad in February 1912
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NewsNew heads of department at Royal Academy of Music
Double bassist Graham Mitchell takes on the role of head of strings, while Catrin Finch has been appointed head of harp
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NewsStar-studded string line up at Lucerne Festival benefit concert
The concert on 9 April will include violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and cellist Kian Soltani amongst many others, performing in aid of victims in Ukraine
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NewsViolinist and cellist amongst recipients of 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grants
Violinist Randall Goosby and cellist Jonathan Swensen are the string players amongst the five recipients, who each receive $25,000
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #38: Eldbjørg Hemsing on Norwegian music
The violinist outlines the history of classical and folk music in Norway and illustrates her sentimentality behind the sound of her home country
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News‘Stop the war’: top string players sign open letter
Star string players including Leonidas Kavakos, Viktoria Mullova and Nicola Benedetti have signed a petition calling for an end to the war in Ukraine, as well as blanket boycotts against Russian and Belarusian artists
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NewsNew concertmaster for Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra
Prolific Baroque violinist Adriane Post will take up the role for the 2022/23 season
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VideoJohan Dalene’s victory-sealing performance at the 2019 Carl Nielsen Competition
The Swedish violinist’s 2022 recording of the Nielsen Violin Concerto has been decorated with the illustrious moniker ‘The Strad Recommends’. Here’s a chance to watch his performance of the work from 2019
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NewsCellist Christopher Rex has died
Rex was a long-serving principal cellist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
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NewsPrizes awarded at the International Jeunesses Musicales Cello Competition
Two cellists share first prize following the final round on 23 March 2022
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BlogsThree ways to take care of your health when touring
As musicians embark on travels once again, Gwyneth Tyler examines some simple ways to prioritise your health when on the move
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VideoA new concerto for cello and chorus, featuring cellist Amit Peled
The premiere performance of ‘Houses of Peace’ by Joshua Bornfield which took place earlier this month
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BlogsThe healing power of music: Raphaela Gromes on working with charities as a cellist
An ambassador for two charities, cellist Raphaela Gromes shares how musicians can use their skills to help those in need during difficult times
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BlogsUp there with the greats: Johan Dalene on Nielsen’s Violin Concerto
Swedish violinist Johan Dalene’s latest recording is recommended by The Strad in this month’s issue. Here he shares why the often misunderstood Nielsen concerto is firmly deserving of a place in violin repertoire alongside the well-known Sibelius concerto
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NewsNew role for cellist Jacob Shaw
The cellist will be director of culture at the UNESCO Heritage site Stevns Klint Visitor Centre from 1 April
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Blogs‘Creating works inspired by a dire situation’: Benedict Kloeckner’s pandemic project
Cellist Benedict Kloeckner examines six commissions for solo cello composed during the first lockdown, each of which took inspiration from Bach’s Cello Suites
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NewsDonate now: Johannes Moser plays ‘Song of the birds’ for Ukraine
All proceeds will go towards Save the Children Deutschland in aid of Ukrainian war victims
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NewsCellist wins 2022 Pro Musicis International Award
US cellist Alexander Hersh wins a prize package including performance opportunities and development of a social outreach project
