All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 712
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BlogsArnaud Sussmann: the importance of chamber music across generations
The violinist shares why it is significant for musicians of different generations to play and learn together, both in his own experience and in his capacity as artistic director of Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach, as it prepares to welcome its Rising Artists for 2026
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Focus‘The closest thing to the human voice’: violinist Stella Chen on her Strads
Our January 2026 cover star discusses the Stradivari violins she has played throughout her career
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NewsWill Smith sued by tour violinist for sexual harassment and wrongful termination
Brian King Joseph has sued Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management, alleging ‘predatory behaviour’ during the rapper’s 2025 tour
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NewsCalls to end NDA misuse grow as violinist speaks out about sexual assault allegations
Esther Hwang’s breach of a non-disclosure agreement has prompted the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to consider legal action, sparking debate over confidentiality clauses
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FocusMy experience: cellist Anthony De Clara, Celloworld Festival
’You can really focus on what’s most meaningful for you – be it solo performance, orchestral playing or pedagogy,’ says the Canadian cellist
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Blogs‘Like a fish in water’: Nicolas Altstaedt on Liza Lim’s Grawemeyer Award-winning cello concerto
The German-French cellist on collaborating with Liza Lim and bringing her Grawemeyer Award-winning cello concerto A Sutured World to life
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BlogsMusicus Society: showcasing Hong Kong’s flourishing chamber music scene
James Bash reports back from the Musicus Fest 2025, which took place in November and December, and speaks to founders Trey and Chui-Inn Lee about how chamber music has a place in Hong Kong
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VideoBach in a new space: Francesca Dego performs the Chaconne
The violinist performs the work in ConcertLab’s purpose-built studio, filmed with a silent indoor drone camera
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BlogsIn pursuit of meaning: why music matters
Hector Scott explores sound, nature and the human search for purpose, from Mozart to Viktor Frankl
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NewsMaltese violinist George Spiteri has died
The former leader of the Manoel Theatre Orchestra, which later became the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, died aged 90 on 5 January 2026
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NewsWinner of the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition to receive Pablo Casals’ Gofriller cello
The loan of the historic instrument will honour the 75th anniversary of the competition, as well as the 150th anniversaries of the births of both Pablo Casals and Queen Elisabeth
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VideoRoman Kim: virtuosity, artistic freedom and how to find your voice
Daniel Kurganov interviews the violinist on a range of topics, ranging from his life story, teachers, his approach to virtuosity, and much more
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NewsLeonkoro Quartet announces new second violinist
Japanese violinist Emiri Kakiuchi succeeds Amelie Wallner in the Berlin-based quartet
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic mourns former violinist
Wolfgang Herzfeld, who was a member of the orchestra for nearly 40 years, has died aged 88
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NewsNew viola appointments at Cleveland Orchestra
Gareth Zehngut moves up the section to the role of first assistant principal viola, while Sean Juhl joins as section violist
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NewsVancouver Symphony Orchestra drops legal threat in open letter addressing violinist’s NDA breach
Following public pressure, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has said in an open letter that it will not pursue legal action against violinist Esther Hwang, who broke a non‑disclosure agreement to speak publicly about an alleged sexual assault and the organisation’s response.
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FocusMy experience: violinist Ana Labazan Brajša, International Music School Upbeat
’I don’t think it’s a difficult decision for people to travel for the masterclass, because it has good teachers, good company, and the seaside in summer!’ says the Croatian violinist
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Blogs‘Extraordinary expressive qualities’: Joseph Phibbs on his new cello concerto
Ahead of a world premiere on 16 January with Guy Johnston and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the composer shares his insights behind his new five-movement work
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NewsWinners announced for the 22nd Khachaturian International Cello Competition
The €10,000 first prize was awarded to cellists Shuyu Li and Wanglele Wang
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NewsUS double bassist Amanda Rice-Johnston dies aged 42
The Pittsburg-based musician had suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2019
