All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 634
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BlogsCommunity, outreach and fun: violinist Yevgeny Kutik on the Birch Festival
The violinist speaks about the motivation behind setting up a festival in the Berkshires, MA, ahead of its second edition from 18 to 20 May 2024
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VideoA documentary on Icelandic luthier Hans Jóhannsson
The short film features the luthier sharing his thoughts on over 40 years of violin making
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NewsArete Quartet wins the 19th Lyon International Chamber Music Competition
The Arete Quartet were awarded the first prize, receiving €10,000
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FocusAsk the experts: What should a luthier look for when choosing tonewood?
For a beginner luthier, choosing the perfect spruce and maple for an instrument can be a confusing process. Three experts in wood selection offer some guidelines
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VideoA jaunty performance from early music specialists Ensemble Diderot
The award-winning ensemble presents a track from its upcoming album Berlin Harpsichord Concertos, out on 17 May
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Focus11 stretching exercises for musicians
Do you feel tired and stiff after performing? Pilates instructor John Black explains how some simple stretching exercises can make all the difference
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NewsFormer Philadelphia Orchestra concertmaster dies
Concertmaster with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1966 to 1994, violinist Norman Carol has died aged 95
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NewsWomen in Lutherie announces fellowships for 2024
Nine luthiers have been paired with mentors for a three-month summer mentorship programme
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FocusMy experience: violinist Salomé Bonnema, Royal Conservatoire The Hague
’It’s a very nice place to study, where you’re supported and safe, and can do whatever you want,’ says the violinist
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NewsCellist James Kim joins Hugh Hodgson School of Music faculty
Kim will take up the role of assistant professor of cello at the University of Georgia from the 2024-25 academic year
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NewsViolist joins Manhattan School of Music faculty
New York Philharmonic assistant principal violist Cong Wu joins the faculty, effective immediately
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NewsAdelphi Orchestra announces the 20th anniversary Young Artist Competition winners
Grand prize winner violinist Matthew Hakkarainen will perform with the Adelphi Orchestra during the 2024-2025 Season
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NewsSydney Conservatorium of Music appoints new senior lecturer in violin
Violinist Timothy Kantor will commence the role in July 2024
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NewsHarry Mairson to speak online about digitally curating and studying the Italian violin making tradition
The computer science professor and amateur luthier will discuss his ’Digital Amati’ project using digital methods for understanding the structure and interpretation of classical stringed instruments, with digital curation, in a free Zoom talk to be held on 15 May 2024
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NewsHow I created a dedicated bass part for the sextet version of Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante: Uxia Martinez-Botana
Achieving sounds ranging between delicacy and boldness, as well as everything in between, the double bassist shares her thoughts and advice on fulfilling multiple roles in a chamber arrangement of Mozart’s work, which was recently performed at the Solsberg Festival
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NewsViolist Jonathan William Brown joins Colburn School faculty as professor of chamber music
The violist of Cuarteto Casals will take up the role beginning 1 July 2024
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NewsDouble bassist wins Guildhall School’s Music Gold Medal
Strahinja Mitrović is the first double bass recipient of the school’s most prestigious music prize
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NewsViolinist Anne Akiko Meyers inducted into 2024 Asian Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame commemorates members of the Asian community who have made an impact in their field
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FocusNumbness of the fingers in violinists: what causes it and how can you fix it?
J.L.H. Thomas delves into a physical exploration of what causes numbness, as well as exercises to help strengthen muscles to alleviate its symptoms
