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Latest Reviews
The Strad Recommends: Alexandra Preucil, Antoine Tamestit: Bartók
Field recordings add new insight into a Hungarian polymath
The Strad Recommends: Boris Brovtsyn: Bloch
A moving portrait of a Swiss master at his most intimate
The Strad Recommends: Théotime Langlois de Swarte: Le Violon de Rameau
Two early-music stars from different generations prove compelling
Concert review: Pinchas Zukerman (violin, viola) Zurich Chamber Orchestra/Daniel Hope (violin)
Carlos María Solare visits the Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany, for the concert of Haydn and Mozart on 12 July 2026
Concert review: Various artists at the Bowdoin International Music Festival
Concert review: Renée Jolles (violin) Melissa Reardon (viola) David Ying (cello) Dōnum Quartet, Soyeon Kate Lee, Ran Dank (piano)
Concert review: Ying Quartet
Concert review: Stella Chen (violin) Orchestra of St Luke’s/Nicholas Mcgegan
Book review: Bows and Arrows: The Autobiography
Tully Potter reviews the autobiography of Julian Lloyd Webber, from the British cellist’s early years growing up in South Kensington to his time as principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – and beyond
News from The Strad
Double bass reported stolen in Tottenham Hale
A distinctive double bass with a removable neck, stored in a black soft case, is believed to have been stolen from the Tottenham Hale, Seven Sisters or Lea River area between 10 and 17 September
13-year-old cellist to receive 2026 Usedom Music Prize
Charlotte Melkonian will receive €5,000 at the opening concert of the 2026 Usedom Music Festival, where she will also perform as soloist
Scottish Chamber Orchestra appoints new leader
Serbian violinist Bogdan Božović assumes the role
Analysis October 2026: Orchestral concerts in record summer heat
The numerous heatwaves that took place across Europe this summer affected all kinds of cultural events – with orchestras suffering just as much, if not more, from the scorching weather
The Aviv Quartet signs with MKI Artists
The news comes ahead of the ensemble’s tour to North America later this year
Salon de Virtuosi career grant recipients announced for 2026
Three violinists, a trio and a quartet are among this year’s winners
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