All Artists articles – Page 3
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Blogs‘Her soulful melodies are her distinct fingerprint’: violinist Melissa White on Florence Price
Ahead of performances of both of Price’s violin concertos in March, violinist Melissa White chats to The Strad about discovering these works, as well as what makes Price’s music unique
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Blogs‘The violin is discovering incredible repertoire with me!’: Liya Petrova on the 1742 ’Rovelli’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin
For almost two hundred years, the 1742 ‘Rovelli’ Guarneri ’del Gesù’ violin has remained unplayed. Now in the hands of Liya Petrova, the violinist shares her journey of discovery with this instrument
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BlogsCellist Guy Johnston: ‘When I perform with a choir, I’m often reminded of vocalising rather than playing the cello’
The cello is often described as the closest instrument to the human voice. Guy Johnston shares his unique experience recording Night Seasons by Rebecca Dale - described as a concerto for cello and choir in conversation
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Premium ❘ FeatureLaurence Lesser: the making of a cellist
Having recently celebrated his 85th birthday, cellist and pedagogue Laurence Lesser looks back on his formative influences and recalls some of the iconic 20th-century musicians he worked with
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GalleryPhoto gallery: violist Timothy Ridout performs at the Foundling Museum
Our February issue cover artist is the star of these dramatic shots, taken at his album launch earlier this month
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BlogsThe road to Wigmore: cellist Sterling Elliott’s practice diary
How do you get to Wigmore Hall? Setting goals, time management, and even addressing a phone addiction have been crucial for the cellist to maintain concentration as he prepares for his debut on 27 February 2024
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Blogs‘It speaks to the heart’: Cellist Inbal Segev on Anna Clyne’s DANCE
Ahead of concerts with the Colorado Symphony 23 to 25 February, the cellist speaks about the concerto that was written for her, which she describes as a mixture of Britten and Shostakovich, with Jewish and Celtic influences
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FocusPractice Diary: violist Rachel Roberts
The British violist works towards chamber and solo recitals that include pieces by Hindemith and Schoenberg. From 2016
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FocusGreat string players of the past: violinist Fritz Kreisler
As a child, Thomas Zehetmair was entranced by the stories Fritz Kreisler told in his playing
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VideoCellist Yo-Yo Ma in conversation on the magic of music, nature, and the future
The cellist speaks about a range of topics over a cup of coffee in an interview for the Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music 1
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FocusLife Lessons: Cellist Lynn Harrell
The American cellist looks back at the beginnings of his life as a musician in this article from 2019
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FocusBorn on this day: jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli
Today we’re shining a light on the influential ‘grandfather of the jazz violin,’ who was born on 26 January 1908
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Premium ❘ FeatureGreat Cellists: Jacqueline du Pré
Although her professional career lasted just twelve years, the British musician became a legend in her own lifetime. Julian Haylock assesses her style and recorded legacy in this feature from June 2016
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FocusPractice Diary: violinist Yuri Zhislin
The Russian violinist works on left-hand articulation, smooth bowing and score analysis in pieces by Bach and Mendelssohn
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FocusPractice Diary: violinist Francesca Dego
The Italian violinist on practising under pressure and how Paganini is her constant companion. From October 2016
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VideoA Strad in action: Ray Chen performs Kreisler’s ‘Schön Rosmarin’
A chance to check out the 1714 ‘Dolphin, ex-Heifetz’ Stradivari violin in its glory
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FocusPractice Diary: violinist-violist Yura Lee
The South Korea-born violinist-violist describes a hectic week of summer practice and festival performances in our August 2016 issue
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Blogs‘The piece depicts the war in all its brutality’: cellist Gabriel Schwabe on Bridge Cello Concerto ‘Oration’
The cellist makes a case for why this work should enjoy more time in the spotlight, ahead of a performance in Belfast on 12 January 2024
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Focus‘The sound is very round and expansive’: Zlatomir Fung’s instrument and bow
Fung plays a 1717 cello by David Tecchler of Rome, and shares insights on the instrument and his bows in the excerpt from our January 2024 issue
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FocusPractice Diary: violinist Philippe Quint
The Russian–American violinist recounts a week’s worth of practice in our February 2013 issue
