All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 688
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FocusIlya Finkelshteyn: Playing the Domenico Montagnana ‘Farina’ cello 1730
Cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn shares his experience of playing the ’Farina’, the cover instrument of The Strad’s July 2025 issue and poster. He is principal cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a faculty member of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, and a frequent performer at the Mostly Mozart ...
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NewsViolinist Jack Liebeck takes up teaching role at St Mary’s Music School
The London-based violinist will work closely with the school’s violin and viola pupils over the next year
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BlogsJeremy Garrett: Off-grid bluegrass and the storms within
A raw and reflective solo set from Infamous Stringdusters fiddler Jeremy Garrett, Storm Mountain channels off-grid living into bluegrass with bite, soul and cosmic curiosity.
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Blogs‘A deep mutual respect between generations’ - Q&A with the Geneva International String Academy directors
The Academy’s artistic directors Noémie Bialobroda and Sergey Ostrovsky discuss the programme’s unique side-by-sides, which impact as much the students as the mentors
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NewsLong-lost works by Satie heard for the first time 100 years after composer’s death
A world-premiere recording of numerous uncovered works will feature violinist Nemanja Radulović alongside pianist Alexandre Tharaud
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BlogsA new solo cello EP pays tribute to women’s wartime bravery
Sonata for Solo Cello: Joanna’s Tale by cellist and composer Dobrawa Czocher commemorates the 80th anniversary of Poland’s Warsaw Uprising, the largest resistance-led military action against Nazi occupation during the Second World War
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NewsCellist receives Canada’s 2025 Virginia Parker Prize
Joanne Yesol Choi receives $30,000 in recognition for her achievements in chamber music and education
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NewsString players triumph at 2025 Opus Klassik awards
This year’s award winners include a host of string players, who won prizes in categories including Instrumentalist of the Year, Young Talent of the Year and more
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BlogsAlways by my side: double bassists (and a viola da gambist) reveal what’s in their case
James Oesi, Uxía Martínez Botana and Liam Byrne share the items that they always carry with them when they are on the road. From the June 2025 Accessories supplement
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VideoNew video: Lembit Beecher’s ‘Green Line’ performed by cellist Karen Ouzounian
The work features solo cello and recorded audio of Ouzounian’s mother recalling memories from the Lebanese Civil War
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BlogsMoth x Human: how a new work highlights biodiversity decline using moth flight data
Violinist and composer Ellie Wilson explains how her composition creates a dialogue between moths and humans, ahead of its London premiere on 5 July
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NewsAir Canada denies entrance to cellist Amit Peled
Despite having a separate ticket for the instrument, Peled and his cello were refused on board a flight from Philadelphia to Montreal, causing him to miss teaching and performing engagements
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NewsMusic@Menlo announces new artistic directors
Cellist Dmitri Atapine and pianist Hyeyeon Park will succed David Finckel and Wu Han from 2027
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NewsParis concertmaster joins Paris Conservatoire faculty
Finnish violinist Petteri Iivonen joins the stringed instrument faculty as violin teacher
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Video’My deepest fulfilment lies in broadening the violin repertoire’: Oleg Pokhanovski on transcribing Don Juan for violin and piano
Playing in the Golden Era spirit of Heifetz, Oleg Pokhanovski plays both the violin and piano parts in this unique transcription of Richard Strauss’ epic symphonic tone poem. He shares his thoughts on this monumental feat with The Strad
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NewsViolinist Nicola Benedetti performs at NHS hospital
The Edinburgh International Festival director gave a performance as part of her vision to remove barriers to cultural discovery, as the festival announces free tickets for NHS workers, plus an affordable ticket scheme
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NewsJuilliard Quartet appoints new second violinist
Leonard Fu succeeds Ronald Copes, who steps down after a 28-year tenure
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Blogs‘When you programme a festival, you need to find an anchor’ - Julia Fischer on the Boswil Summer Festival
Ahead of the Boswil Summer Festival, co-artistic director Julia Fischer speaks to The Strad’s staff writer Rita Fernandes about programming her first summer edition, unique concert formats and engaging festival goers
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VideoJust Biber: a new video from violinist Rachel Podger
An exclusive look at the featured single from Podger’s new album, out 4 July
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NewsMinnesota Orchestra announces unexpected passing of violist Ken Freed
The long-standing violist, conductor and educator died aged 64 while taking part in a triathlon
