All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 628
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Blogs‘Her soulful melodies are her distinct fingerprint’: violinist Melissa White on Florence Price
Ahead of performances of both of Price’s violin concertos in March, violinist Melissa White chats to The Strad about discovering these works, as well as what makes Price’s music unique
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BlogsWho was violinist Kathleen Parlow?
Lilly Camden profiles the 20th-century female violinist, a child prodigy who had a prolific, yet short-lived performing and recording career
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NewsWinner of 2024 German Musical Instrument Prize announced
Heinrich Gill GmbH was named the recipient of the award in the opening ceremony of the akustika trade fair in Nuremberg on 8 March
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FocusWho was violinist Alma Moodie?
Australian-born violinist Alma Moodie was a celebrated performer in her day – a protégée of Carl Flesch who collaborated with many leading composers. However, her contribution to the violin canon has been largely forgotten, writes Tatjana Goldberg
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VideoRagazze Quartet performs ‘Juba’ by Florence Price
The all-female quartet plays a movement by the pioneering US female composer, which features on its latest album that was released on International Women’s Day
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NewsThe Strad at akustika Nuremberg 2024 - thank you!
It was wonderful to meet so many of our readers and followers during the annual trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Take a look at a few photos from the weekend
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NewsInstrument repair documentary wins at the 2024 Oscars
The Last Repair Shop took home the award for Best Documentary Short Film
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NewsMissing baroque violin and bow in Cleveland
Alan Choo’s 2018 Jason Viseltear baroque violin and Louis Begin baroque bow were last seen in a blue case on Friday 8 March 2024
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NewsPaganini’s ‘Il Cannone’ violin receives X-ray treatment
The historic 1743 Guarneri ’del Gesú’ violin has been scanned by a particle accelerator in Grenoble in search for the secrets to its unique sound
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FocusNew in at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 6
The Strad’s latest collection of articles on all aspects of stringed instrument making and restoration
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Article‘I don’t like standing still’ - Daniel Kidane on his new violin concerto for Julia Fischer
British composer Daniel Kidane speaks to The Strad about writing his first violin concerto, inspired by his personal reactions to current political situations such as UK arts funding cuts and the war in Ukraine
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NewsConcertmaster steps down from The Cleveland Orchestra
Violinist David Radzynski resigned from the post on 3 March 2024 in a joint decision with the orchestra
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BlogsAt GatherNYC, the only religion is music: Laura Metcalf and Rupert Boyd
A concert series that promotes a sense of community, diversity and collaboration: founders cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd outline why GatherNYC is a unique Sunday morning concert experience
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #113: Uncovering Ysaÿe’s lost works with violinist Philippe Graffin
The violinist speaks about his efforts to bring Ysaÿe’s Poème concertant into the limelight
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VideoVideo: Ysaÿe’s Secret Concerto by violinist Philippe Graffin
Violinist Philippe Graffin delves into the history and inspiration of Ysaÿe’s Poéme Concertant, a long-forgotten work featured in the February 2024 issue of The Strad
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NewsRay Chen to give away 100 violins to dedicated practisers
A collaboration between Chen’s practice app Tonic and Kennedy Violins will reward 100 players who accumulate the most practice hours between 18 to 25 March
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VideoThe Danish Quartet performs ‘Danny Boy’
Enjoy a string quartet arrangement of a classic Irish folk tune ahead of St Patrick’s Day on 17 March
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BlogsMa Sicong inspires a new violin concerto for Esther Yoo
Ahead of a world premiere on 20 March, the violinist speaks to The Strad about Raymond Yiu’s Violin Concerto, which recalls the troubled life of Chinese musician Ma Sicong
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BlogsTop 5 reasons why more string players should compose: Jessica Meyer
Violist and composer Jessica Meyer outlines why players should step out of their comfort zone with creating music, and why they may be better equipped for the practice than they realise
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NewsBorletti-Buitoni Trust announces awards and fellowships for 2024
Top young string players, ensembles and artists will receive a tailored career development programme
