All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 703
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2026: 1710 ‘Meneses’ Matteo Gofriller cello
With a deep amber-brown varnish, this was for many years the principal performing instrument of cellist Antonio Meneses
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NewsJoshua Bell awarded honorary CBE for services to music
The long-time music director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields described the distinction as ‘a profound and wholly unexpected honour’
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NewsVienna Philharmonic announces new academists
The thirteen academists, six of which are string players, will be in the academy from 2025 to 2027
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NewsUnited Arab Emirates National Orchestra appoints new leader
Violinist Nicolas Koeckert takes up the role, following the orchestra’s international recruitment drive for its first full season
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NewsKatarina Quartet joins the Concert Artists Guild roster
The New York-based quartet are among the first artists signed through CAG’s new selection process
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NewsLong-time Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Louis Lanza Jr. has died
The 89-year-old violinist was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1964 to 2011
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BlogsColin Alexander: from resembling to reassembling the human voice on the cello
Colin Alexander reflects on what it means for a cello to sound like a voice, in light of new transcriptions of vocal works for the Early Chorus Cello Ensemble
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NewsViolinist María Dueñas wins two Gramophone awards
The 22-year-old was recognised as Young Artist of the Year and also triumphed in the Instrumental category
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NewsFitzwilliam Quartet appoints new violist
Francis Kefford joins the UK-based group, following founding member Alan George’s departure in 2024
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BlogsThe Hermes Experiment: starting an ensemble without a blueprint
Double bassist of The Hermes Experiment Marianne Schofield shares how having no pre-existing repertoire didn’t stop the chamber ensemble from flourishing.
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BlogsA musical day during the Belle Époque: violinist Lucilla Rose Mariotti on her album ‘Lumière du Temps’
The violinist speaks about her debut album, which features short works chosen to mirror the passing of a day
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BlogsViolinist Merel Vercammen: the freedom of self-releasing on her own label
The Dutch violinist reveals why she releases music on her own label, All Ears Records, in light of a new album featuring works by Gubaidulina, Shalygin and Vasks
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NewsPrizes awarded at the 2025 Barbash J.S. Bach Competition
The top prize of $10,000 and future performance engagements went to baroque violinist Danqi Zeng
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NewsSecond-round competitors announced for 2025 Premio Paganini International Violin Competition
Twelve violinists will perform in the second round, taking place on 18 and 19 October in Genoa
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NewsDuo Hina & Fiona signs with Arabella Arts
The violin duo joins the agency for general management
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for the 2025 Premio Paganini Violin Competition
Six violinists advance to the next round
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FocusThe Strad Calendar 2026: 1785 Guadagnini violin
Played by Émilie Auclair, this is one of the last instruments to be made by Guadagnini, who died a year later
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NewsA gateway to musical discovery: Trinity’s new Violin Exam Pieces from 2025
From Handel to Dua Lipa, to Disney classics, there’s something for everyone in Trinity’s new Violin Exam Pieces from 2025 books, designed to nurture creativity, technical skill and musical identity
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NewsFabio Biondi signs to Maestro Arts
The Italian violinist and conductor joins the agency for general management
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NewsLiverpool’s principal cellist steps down after 26 years
Jonathan Aasgaard leaves the orchestra to pursue new performance opportunities and continue his teaching role
