All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 569
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NewsScottish violinist Daphne Godson has died aged 90
The musician and teacher performed in several ensembles and taught at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music
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BlogsThe Olympics of the Violin: The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
40 of the best, up-and-coming violinists will descend on Indianapolis this September. Find out more about this famous international competition
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NewsIsidore Quartet scoops victory at 2022 Banff International String Quartet Competition
The Isidore Quartet took the top prize including $25,000 CAD and a three-year artistic and career development programme
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NewsThe frightening future of pernambuco: what could it mean for violin and bow makers?
Lynn Hannings, vice president of the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species, explains how the organisation is acting in support of musicians
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NewsSearching for the right violin: ProMusica Chamber Orchestra receives $1 million donation
A portion of the money from an anonymous donor will be earmarked to purchase a violin for the orchestra’s concertmaster
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Focus7 techniques to combat stage fright
Are you suffering from stage fright? Laurinel Owen gives advice on overcoming this common affliction
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Premium ❘ FeatureHarnessing breathing to improve your string playing
Breathing naturally is one of the first principles of Alexander teaching - and it's a must for anyone who suffers from stage fright, says Joseph Sanders
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NewsSwiss orchestra farewells leader after 32 years
Gyula Stuller held the post of solo first violin at the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne since 1990
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BlogsViolinist Itzhak Perlman on conquering performance nerves
‘Know your enemy,’ says The Strad’s August 2015 issue cover star
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Blogs'I often have to battle negative thoughts on stage,' says violinist Joshua Bell
The star performer talks about channelling nervous energy and thinking oneself confident
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NewsTributes flow for cellist Fred Zlotkin
The former principal cellist of the New York City Ballet and brother of conductor Leonard Slatkin has died aged 75
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VideoRachmaninoff piano prelude… for viola!
Forget the Steinway Grand, Mathis Rochat will play the Prelude in G minor on viola
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BlogsConquering performance nerves: how do I control my fear of failure?
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan answer student questions on coping with stage fright
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BlogsRelease the Fear Monster: how to conquer performance anxiety and perform at your best
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan discuss the origins of stage fright and offer guidance on how to combat fear during performance
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NewsWomen in Lutherie announces 2022 International Conference
The online conference will be held from 28 to 30 October 2022
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NewsViolinist Christoph Koncz appointed music director of Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse
The violinist and conductor Christoph Koncz will take over the role of music director for the French orchestra in September 2023
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NewsRNCM and Manchester Camerata to team up on live music research
The Manchester-based research will establish the difference live and recorded performance have on our non-conscious responses
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NewsRoyal College of Music appoints new viola professor
Spanish violist Isabel Villanueva joins the RCM teaching faculty from September 2022
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FocusConquering performance nerves: I'm great in practice but don't perform so well on the day
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan answer student questions on coping with stage fright
