All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 636
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BlogsShining a light on Poldowski: violinist Gwendolyn Masin
Poldowski was the pen name of Irena Regina Wieniawski - Henryk’s daughter. With 16 May marking Poldowski’s birth date, Masin explores the tricky territory of her unknown work Tango
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NewsConcertgebouw cancels Jerusalem Quartet performances
Safety concerns amid recent protest action have been cited as the reason for the cancellation of the concerts on 16 and 18 May
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FocusMy experience: double bassist Alex Ferkey, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance London
‘If you want to strive for something a bit different, then I’d recommend Trinity Laban,’ says the double bassist
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BlogsWho was violinist Isolde Menges?
As Biddulph Recordings releases a 2-CD set of the violinist’s historic recordings on 17 May, learn more about Isolde Menges’s illustrious career and influence
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BlogsSeasons Interrupted: a cellist reflects on climate change
Trey Lee discusses the climate crisis through the lens of music across the eras, in line with his new album Seasons Interrupted, out on 17 May
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BlogsComposer Sophia Jani on her Six Pieces for Solo Violin
With a new album released on 17 May, composer Sophia Jani reflects on writing works for violinist Teresa Allgaier, as well as taking inspiration from idiomatic violin techniques
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NewsBarbican Quartet signs with Domselaer Artist Management
The quartet joins the roster for representation in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg
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NewsCellist Astrig Siranossian signs with Harrison Parrott
A former winner of the Penderecki Competition, Siranossian joins the roster for global management
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NewsJerusalem Quartet performance reinstated at the Concertgebouw
The quartet will perform on Saturday 18 May with heightened security measures, after the Concertgebouw’s decision to cancel the ensemble’s performances amid safety concerns was met with public backlash
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NewsCellist and string quartet among 2024 YCAT Artists
Australian cellist James Morley and the Fibonacci Quartet have joined the organisation’s roster
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FocusMy tech set-up: violinist Casey Driessen
In our Accessories 2024 supplement, US five-string fiddler shares his go-to tech accessories
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BlogsExploring Bartók’s Viola Concerto: Yuri Zhislin
What makes this concerto unique and challenging? Violist/violinist Yuri Zhislin delves into the simple, yet sophisticated musical language of the composer, ahead of an album release of Bartók’s works on 24 May
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BlogsRemembering the Lindsay Quartet: Robin Ireland
Former violist of the Lindsay Quartet Robin Ireland looks back at the illustrious ensemble, which was renowned for its connection with audiences and a distinct affinity for the works of Beethoven
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NewsQueen Elisabeth Competition violin finalists announced
Twelve violinists will perform in the finals between 27 May and 1 June
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints new concertmaster
Violinist Nathan Cole will depart the Los Angeles Philharmonic to assume the new role from July 2024
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BlogsViolinist Esther Abrami on her Elgar Festival residency
As artist in residence at the 2024 Elgar Festival, the violinist shares what the music of Elgar means to her, as well as ways she hopes to engage with audiences
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NewsPhoto story: Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit at Potter Violins
Held at Potter Violins from 3 to 11 May 2024, Robyn Sullivan reports back from the event that had discussion, laughter and music making at its heart
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NewsUS violinist Robert McDuffie awarded honorary doctorate from Emory University
The violinist received the award in a ceremony on 13 May
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BlogsThe Eternal Bach: celebrating Bach and beyond at New York’s Bach Virtuosi Festival
Ben Pyne reports back from the opening concert of Lewis Kaplan’s Bach Virtuosi Festival, which took inspiration from NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft
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BlogsCelebrating humanity through the viola: Hsin-Yun Huang
The violist’s new album VivaViola showcases the instrument in its ability to tell stories, connect people and cultures, as well as provide solace during trying times
