All Artists articles – Page 10
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Blogs‘No one knows how a viola should sound!’: how Mathis Rochat transcribed Rachmaninoff for viola
The violist speaks about his journey of discovery and exploration in transcribing cello and piano works for viola, in his new album Rachmaninoff Stories
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Premium ❘ Feature‘Maybe the things we worry about are not the ones that matter to the music’ - Pekka Kuusisto: The Master Storyteller
Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto is characterised by his unique powers of communication as well as his sense of fun.
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Premium ❘ FeatureViolist Cynthia Phelps on studying with William Primrose and Donald McInnes
For some players, only the viola sound will do. But to bring out its full power, the New York Philharmonic violist sought help from a number of teachers, writes Ariane Todes
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Blogs‘The power of chamber music shaped my music life forever’: Violinist Arnaud Sussmann
The violinist shares how passion for chamber music at an early age has inspired him to bring the repertoire to new audiences as artistic director of the upcoming Boscobel Chamber Music Festival
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Premium ❘ Feature‘Play to the exit sign!’ - Pinchas Zukerman: A matter of time
Pauline Harding visits Dallas, Texas, to chat with violinist– violist Pinchas Zukerman about his illustrious past, a new masterclass series at Meadows School of the Arts, and his hopes for the future of technology in string teaching
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Focus‘It’s always a reward to be on stage’ - Maxim Vengerov on 40 years of performance
Ahead of a celebration concert with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, the violinist reflects on his impressive career in the spotlight as a child, including the pressures, rewards and lessons learnt from a lifetime of performance
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ReviewConcert review: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider (violin) Cleveland Orchestra/Franz Welser-Möst
Bruce Hodges watches the performance of Szymanowski’s Violin Concerto no.2 at New York’s Carnegie Hall on 1 June 2022
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VideoMaxim Vengerov plays Beethoven Violin Concerto
A throwback to 2006 with this performance under the baton of Mariss Jansons and the Bavarian Radio Symphony
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BlogsViolinist Julia Fischer and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott on sound projection
The soloists talk to Pauline Harding about orchestral accompaniment and soloistic sound
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Premium ❘ Feature'The better my body is working, the more efficient I can be' - Elena Urioste: She’s like a rainbow
The award-winning violinist Elena Urioste has many strands to her career. She speaks to Toby Deller about making her BBC Proms debut, yoga, chamber music with friends, and how she kept the music alive during lockdown
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Premium ❘ Focus‘When Mandela asked how I was, I admitted I was nervous’ - Maria Kliegel on Hommage à Nelson M.: Sentimental Work
The German cellist recalls the creation of Hommage à Nelson M., inspired by the life of Nelson Mandela – and the long road to performing it in front of the man himself
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VideoViola power: Tabea Zimmermann performs with Israel Philharmonic viola section
The violist joined forces with the section to perform Atur Mizchech as an encore
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FocusSentimental work: David Finckel on Myaskovsky’s Cello Concerto
The Myaskovsky Cello Concerto remains a private pleasure for the US cellist, whose memories of Rostropovich remain an inspiration half a century later
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FocusThe Strad Podcast Episode #53: David Finckel and Wu Han on creating inspiration
‘It’s not only making music together, but also contributing your life to the common good of society’
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Blogs‘A kinder, more loving way to teach an instrument’: Violinist Augustin Hadelich on the Suzuki Method
The violinist has recently recorded music for Suzuki Method Books 4-6. He shares with The Strad his thoughts on the method, the challenges of recording such beloved works and the sense of responsibility in immortalising the repertoire for the next generation of violinists
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ArticleViolist Tabea Zimmermann on the pressure of competitions
The German musician speaks to Amanda Holloway about launching her own career with competition wins, and about her attitude to her students entering contests today
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Premium ❘ FeaturePekka Kuusisto, a green violinist
Elegy for the Forest, Pekka Kuusisto’s short film made in collaboration with Greenpeace, aims to build awareness of deforestation. He speaks to Peter Quantrill about combining art and activism
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Premium ❘ FeatureGidon Kremer on Mieczysław Weinberg: Testament to turbulent times
2019 marked a century since the birth of Polish–Soviet composer Mieczysław Weinberg. Violinist Gidon Kremer tells Tom Stewart why he has become one of the composer’s greatest champions
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Premium ❘ FeatureLeonidas Kavakos: Deep thinker
For Leonidas Kavakos, recording Bach’s Solo Sonatas and Partitas has been the culmination of a 30‑year artistic journey and, as the violinist tells Charlotte Smith, the works have a pertinent message for our troubled times
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Premium ❘ Focus‘Be natural and share your love for music’: Gary Karr’s Life Lessons
The celebrated American solo bassist discusses the importance of expression and communication in music making
