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Who were the early female violinists?

4 March 2024

Women soloists have long struggled against prejudice and indifference in the male-dominated musical establishment. But, as Tully Potter explains, The Strad has taken an enlightened approach to the sexes throughout its history. From 2014
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‘It’s close to expressing everything about life’

25 December 2019

Marking the days of the festive season, The Strad presents twelve memorable quotes from the archive. On the first day, Ida Haendel offers advice on interpreting Bach’s Chaconne

All women-violinists articles

Who were the early female violinists?

‘It’s close to expressing everything about life’