All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 640
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NewsViolinist Lisa Batiashvili and the Stretton Society receive European Culture Prizes for 2024
At the awards ceremony in Luxembourg on 7 June, Batiashvili was recognised for her services to culture in Europe, while the Stretton Society received the European Initiative Prize for its work loaning valuable instruments to young musicians
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NewsThe Cleveland Orchestra appoints first associate concertmaster
Violinist Liyuan Xie will start the role on 29 June 2024, having previously held a post in the orchestra’s second violin section
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NewsNew string appointments at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra has appointed associate concertmaster, assistant concertmaster, two new cellists and two Paul J. Ross fellows
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BlogsA week of practice with violinist Lun Li
Juggling solo repertoire and different instruments amid a busy performance schedule, violinist Lun Li shares a seven-day run up preparing for a solo recital at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City
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BlogsCats, bees and a swarm of flying ants: what do you do when your performance is disrupted by animals?
Online editor and cellist Davina Shum ponders show-stealing felines, as well as stressful incidents of insects getting a little too involved on stage
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NewsIndiana University violin professor Kevork Mardirossian has died
The violinist and respected pedagogue was 70 years old
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FocusMy tech set-up: cellist Mike Block
In our Accessories 2024 supplement, the US multi-style cellist, singer and composer shares his go-to tech accessories
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NewsChicago Sinfonietta appoints principal double bass
Michael Martin takes up the role having enjoyed a broad orchestral career across the US
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NewsThe Fibonacci Quartet wins the Premio Paolo Borciani
The Spain/UK-based quartet receives €25,000 and further performance engagements
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BlogsHéloïse Werner: how I write for voice and stringed instruments
The soprano and composer outlines her compositional approaches to works for voice and stringed instruments on her upcoming album, close-ups
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NewsCello and violin candidates announced for George Enescu International Competition 2024
49 cellists and 50 violinists have been selected to compete in the first round of the competition from 1 September 2024
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BlogsLittle lessons for teachers by teachers: violinist Chloé Kiffer
Adam Hockman speaks to violinist Chloé Kiffer about her teaching approaches, which include self-reflection, a solid teaching philosophy and providing consistency for students
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BlogsAn introduction to Julius Eastman’s ‘Gay Guerilla’
Ahead of a Classical Pride string septet performance at the Barbican on 7 July, violist Stephen Upshaw examines the work of US composer Julius Eastman, whose works initiate difficult, but much-needed conversations
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NewsFinalists announced for 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition
Three violists will compete in the chamber music final on Friday 21 June and the concerto final on Saturday 22 June
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VideoThe Piper of Windy Ha’ - James Ross and the Maxwell Quartet
The folk-infused composition features on a new album of works inspired by Scottish landscapes and heritage
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NewsChicago Symphony Orchestra appoints new principal viola
Currently principal viola of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Teng Li will assume her new role on 15 September 2024
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NewsCello professor and string quartets take top honours at Reina Sofía School of Music
Cellist Ivan Monighetti and the Casals and Quiroga quartets were among those to receive the school’s highest distinction for their contribution and collaboration with the institution
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NewsEmad Zolfaghari wins 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition
The 19-year-old Canadian violist won $15,000, future concert engagements, as well as the audience prize
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BlogsFrom ‘Serioso’ to ’Hoffmeister’: the Consone Quartet on two nicknamed string quartets
Violinist of the Consone Quartet, Magdalena Loth-Hill examines the history and challenges behind two monumental string quartet works: Beethoven’s op.95 ‘Serioso’ and Mozart’s ’Hoffmeister’, ahead of performances at Music at Paxton
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NewsViolinist Daniel Hope to take up leadership role at Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy
Hope will assume the role of intendant and artistic director from 1 November 2025, continuing the legacy of the festival’s founder, Yehudi Menuhin
