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Latest Reviews
Concert review: Leila Josefowicz (violin) Philadelphia Orchestra/Matthias Pintscher
Bruce Hodges hears the performance of John Williams, Copland and Matthias Pintscher himself, at Philadelphia’s Marian Anderson Hall on 1 May 2026
Concert review: Mark Steinberg (violin) Jonathan Biss (piano)
Bruce Hodges visits Philadelphia’s Perelman Theater on 7 May 2026 for the recital of Mozart violin sonatas
Alla Maniera Italiana Quartet: Presumed Beethoven
Works of questionable authorship brought to life with lively musicianship
Concert review: Joseph Conyers (double bass) Philadelphia Orchestra/Naomi Woo
Bruce Hodges listens to the performance of Tan Dun, Caroline Shaw and Mozart, Hindemith and Bartók at Philadelphia’s Marian Anderson Hall on 9 May 2026
Book review: The Cello Who Loved Me
Janet Banks reads amateur US cellist George Sorensen’s account of taking up the instrument in his later years, and becoming good enough to play the Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun
Book review: Violin Culture in Britain 1870–1930: Music-making, Society, and the Popularity of Stringed Instruments
Book review: Music and Silence: The Passion and Protest of Pablo Casals
Book review: Instrumental Music Education: Developing pedagogies as instrumental teachers
Book review: Myra Hess: National Treasure
News from The Strad
Obituary: British luthier Colin Irving (1945–2025)
The instrument maker, who began as an engineer in the 1950s, became best known for his cellos
18th-century violin stolen near Paris
Sylvain Hotellier’s Spirito Sorsana violin and two bows were stolen during the night on 7 July 2026
New cello appointment at Georgia State University
Gabriel Prynn will take up the role of lecturer of music (cello), effective August 2026
‘Literally the hardest thing I’ve ever had to learn to do’: Pedro Pascal to play cellist in upcoming film
The Chilean-American actor will star in Behemoth!, a drama about a family of Los Angeles musicians
August 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the August issue, which features the legendary Catalan viola da gamba player and conductor Jordi Savall
Violinist Sueye Park signs with Harrison Parrott
The former winner of the Sibelius Violin Competition joins the roster for general management
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