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Brazilian cello professor dies in car accident in Germany

2025-02-06T09:42:00+00:00

A cello professor in Berlin and Münster, Matias de Oliveira Pinto died on 4 February 2025

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Who’s that cellist?: Professional artist sketches star cellists

2025-02-05T11:02:00+00:00

Take a guess at which cellists are portrayed in these practice sketches by artist Hyung Ki Park

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs in the snow above Davos

2025-01-28T14:51:00+00:00

The cellist performed atop Schatzalp above Davos during the World Economic Forum, with the aim to raise awareness about climate change and glacier preservation

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Postcard from Bucharest: George Enescu International Competition

2025-02-07T09:31:00+00:00

The long-running George Enescu Competition has now very much proved its mettle amid the international circuit, as Rita Fernandes discovers

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Who’s that cellist?: Professional artist sketches star cellists

2025-02-05T11:02:00+00:00

Take a guess at which cellists are portrayed in these practice sketches by artist Hyung Ki Park

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Balancing old and new: the Maxwell Quartet and its unique blend of instruments

2025-02-05T09:45:00+00:00

The Maxwell Quartet makes the case for using a mix of instruments dating from 1700 to 2017 in its latest recording that combines Haydn string quartets with Scottish folk music

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The Year 1905: Edward Elgar and his Introduction and Allegro, op.47 for solo string quartet and strings

2025-02-05T09:44:00+00:00

Conductor Peter Manning explores the historical and musical context of the work, ahead of a performance with Chromatica on 11 February

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Recovering paradise: Alisa Weilerstein on Richard Blackford’s new climate change concerto

2025-02-03T11:16:00+00:00

The American cellist speaks with US correspondent Thomas May about a new work she is premiering this season that hits especially close to home: Richard Blackford’s The Recovery of Paradise concerto for cello, which takes its name from the wildfires that devastated Southern California in 2018.

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Why I write my own cadenzas: violinist Lir Vaginsky

2025-02-03T09:46:00+00:00

The violinist shares how writing her own cadenzas for her recording of Mozart concertos resulted in a deeper connection with both the composer and audiences

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Dance of the swans: the bows of Charles Nicolas Bazin

2025-02-07T09:33:00+00:00

The Tourte-model bows by Charles Nicolas Bazin represent the pinnacle of elegance and refinement in the history of French bow making. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the swan-head model, Richard Morency examines some of the finest examples

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My Space: Russell Stowe’s Woodbridge workshop

2025-02-07T09:30:00+00:00

The maker presents his Suffolk atelier

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Dance of the swans: the bows of Charles Nicolas Bazin

2025-02-07T09:33:00+00:00

The Tourte-model bows by Charles Nicolas Bazin represent the pinnacle of elegance and refinement in the history of French bow making. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the swan-head model, Richard Morency examines some of the finest examples

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Sentimental Work: Glenn Dicterow on Bernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’

2025-01-24T08:31:22.18+00:00

The New York Philharmonic’s former concertmaster recalls how he first learnt the solo part of Bernstein’s Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ before a national tour with the composer conducting

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‘See each concert as the most important one in your life’ - Daniel Hope’s life lessons

2025-01-10T06:30:00+00:00

The violinist on his many influences and what is at the heart of a musician’s career

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Calling violists: applications open for the 2025 Concours de Genève

2025-02-12T10:38:00+00:00

Open to violists under the age of 30, this year’s competition offers a top prize of CHF20,000 with a jury chaired by star violist Tabea Zimmermann. Find out how to apply here

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Gustav Mahler International Cello Competition announces prizewinners

2025-02-11T11:49:00+00:00

18-year-old cellist Joshua Kováč was announced the absolute winner of the online competition comprising 78 cellists from 23 countries

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Trio finalists announced for Franz Schubert and Modern Music competition

2025-02-11T11:02:00+00:00

Four piano trios have progressed to the final round of the chamber music competition, which will be held on Wednesday 12 February

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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2025

2025-02-07T09:32:00+00:00

The latest competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests

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Premiere of the Month: Michelle Barzel Ross’s new quartet for the Juilliard Quartet

2025-01-24T08:51:00+00:00

A new quartet remembers violist Roger Tapping

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The Strad Podcast: How to tailor the Suzuki Method to different students with violinist Meghan Faw

2024-09-19T09:05:00+01:00

The violinist shares her personal experiences with the method as both a student and a teacher

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The Strad Podcast: How to hold a masterclass with violinist Paul Huang

2024-09-12T08:49:00+01:00

The violinist speaks about his teaching approaches in a unique learning experience, in the third part of our four-part education-themed podcast series

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The Strad Podcast: How to teach collaborative skills with violinist Annie Fullard of the Cavani Quartet

2024-09-05T09:47:00+01:00

‘We should live in a chamber music world’ - the violinist speaks about the importance of collaboration inside and outside of the practice room, in the second episode of our four-part education-themed podcast series

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The Strad Podcast: How to practise effectively with violinist Ray Chen

2024-08-29T10:06:00+01:00

The first in our new four-part education themed podcast series features our September 2024 cover star

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Calling violists: applications open for the 2025 Concours de Genève

2025-02-12T10:38:00+00:00

Open to violists under the age of 30, this year’s competition offers a top prize of CHF20,000 with a jury chaired by star violist Tabea Zimmermann. Find out how to apply here

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Gustav Mahler International Cello Competition announces prizewinners

2025-02-11T11:49:00+00:00

18-year-old cellist Joshua Kováč was announced the absolute winner of the online competition comprising 78 cellists from 23 countries

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Trio finalists announced for Franz Schubert and Modern Music competition

2025-02-11T11:02:00+00:00

Four piano trios have progressed to the final round of the chamber music competition, which will be held on Wednesday 12 February

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Dance of the swans: the bows of Charles Nicolas Bazin

2025-02-07T09:33:00+00:00

The Tourte-model bows by Charles Nicolas Bazin represent the pinnacle of elegance and refinement in the history of French bow making. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the swan-head model, Richard Morency examines some of the finest examples

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My Space: Russell Stowe’s Woodbridge workshop

2025-02-07T09:30:00+00:00

The maker presents his Suffolk atelier

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In Focus: 1877 double bass by Gand & Bernardel

2025-02-07T09:30:00+00:00

René Zaal examines the Parisian violin making house’s 19th-century bass

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‘Master of the violin, artist of the soul’: Władysław Baczyński

2025-01-24T08:32:00+00:00

Władysław Baczyński overcame a life of tragedy to become one of Poland’s most highly regarded 20th-century violin makers. Grzegorz Kaproń tells his story

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Obituary: British violin maker Peter Voigt

2025-01-22T15:23:00+00:00

The Sussex-based luthier enjoyed a 67-year career restoring stringed instruments and was also a keen amateur motor racer

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‘An artist’s eye and an intuitive gift for communication’: tributes to violin maker George Stoppani

2025-01-21T12:45:00+00:00

Colleagues Sam Zygmuntowicz, Colin Gough and Jim Woodhouse share their memories of the well-regarded British luthier and acoustician, who died on 25 December 2024

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Concert review: Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Seattle Symphony/Giancarlo Guerrero

2025-02-11T10:12:00+00:00

US correspondent Thomas May reviews Abel Selaocoe’s Seattle Symphony appearance on 6 February 2025

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Concert review: Maxim Vengerov (violin) Lawrence Power (viola) Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

2025-01-31T09:47:00+00:00By

Leah Hollingsworth attends an all-Mozart programme with the violinist and violist on 7 November 2024 in the Isaac Stern Auditorium at New York’s Carnegie Hall

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Concert review: Midori (violin) and Seattle Symphony/Anja Bihlmaier

2025-01-28T09:46:00+00:00

US correspondent Thomas May reviews Midori’s performance of the Brahms concerto with the Seattle Symphony under guest conductor Anja Bihlmaier on 23 January 2025.

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James Ehnes: Brahms, Schumann

2025-02-07T09:29:38.84+00:00By

A violin master swaps instruments, to beguiling effect

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Yuuko Shiokawa: Brahms, Schumann

2025-02-07T09:29:35.337+00:00By

A husband-and-wife team fail to ignite in passionless performances

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Francesca Dego: Busoni

2025-02-07T09:29:31.663+00:00By

A worthwhile late entry to last year’s Busoni anniversary

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Book review: Lessons in Gratitude: A Memoir on Race, The Arts and Mental Health

2025-01-17T09:38:30.297+00:00By

Lauren Wesley-Smith reviews the memoir of Sphinx Organization founder Aaron P. Dworkin

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Book review: Mexican Folk Fiddle Tunes

2025-01-17T09:38:26.713+00:00By

David Lasserson reviews the latest in Schott Music’s series on world music styles, compiled by Julia Chardavoine, Diego Brossollet Hernández and César Iván Juárez-Joyner

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Book review: Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life

2025-01-17T09:38:23.147+00:00By

Mathew Lee reviews Jennifer Roig-Francolí’s book based on her ‘Art of Freedom Method’, with a healthy dose of Alexander technique

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Opinion: Making the most out of chamber music coaching

2025-01-31T09:51:00+00:00

Playing chamber music well is the most valuable, and demanding, lesson for both string students and their teachers, says cellist David Finckel. He shares his own wealth of experience for making the most of coaching sessions

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Opinion: AI vs live performance?

2025-01-03T07:00:00+00:00

Even with the proliferation of technology such as generative AI in the music industry, violist Toby Deller believes there will always be a strong human need to experience live performance

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Opinion: Making the most out of chamber music coaching

2025-01-31T09:51:00+00:00

Playing chamber music well is the most valuable, and demanding, lesson for both string students and their teachers, says cellist David Finckel. He shares his own wealth of experience for making the most of coaching sessions

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Opinion: AI vs live performance?

2025-01-03T07:00:00+00:00

Even with the proliferation of technology such as generative AI in the music industry, violist Toby Deller believes there will always be a strong human need to experience live performance

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