All Blogs articles – Page 16
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BlogsEqual-opportunities looksism applies
Male players are under as much pressure as women to look good, argues Ariane Todes
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BlogsThe indomitable musical spirit of Ida Haendel
Ariane Todes listens to a new CD by the great violinist
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BlogsShould string players astonish or please?
Ariane Todes discovers a 1904 review that raises questions still raging today
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BlogsPicture perfect
The Strad's designer, Elma Aquino, goes behind the scenes at our June issue cover shoot
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BlogsStrauss's 'Don Juan' viola part isn't supposed to sound like this, is it?
Ariane Todes discovers that sometimes it is acceptable to laugh at a viola player
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BlogsThe May issue's Spotify playlist is an exclusive all-viola affair
Listen to tracks we've specially chosen to accompany our new viola-themed issue
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BlogsMemories of János Starker 1924–2013
Ariane Todes recalls some fascinating conversations with the legendary cellist
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BlogsWhat do wine and violins have in common?
What can we learn about violin experiments from wine connoisseurs? Ariane Todes fills her glass in the name of research
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BlogsColin Davis 1927–2013: a personal tribute
Ariane Todes reflects on the great conductor's generosity with amateur musicians
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BlogsPauline Scott recalls Ivan Galamian's inspirational teaching
You weren't aware of him or of yourself. The focus was entirely on what you were doing'
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BlogsNo more excuses
Sally Beamish says that music schools must confront the issue of sexual exploitation
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BlogsGrammy gong for Charlie Haden. Jazz bassist to receive Lifetime Achievement Award.
Violins are the bestest
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Hear no evil, see no evil?
Music education institutions must take responsibility for setting clear boundaries in student-teacher relationships, argues Ariane Todes
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BlogsLeonidas Kavakos Masterclass
The Greek virtuoso shared his wisdom with Guildhall students. Ariane Todes reports back
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BlogsTheo Olof 1924–2012
Less than four months before his death, the veteran concertmaster spoke to Heather Kurzbauer about his long career at the forefront of Dutch classical music
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BlogsThe life and times of a historic London studio – part two
The private residence where some of the legendary players featured in the October issue of The Strad performed is under threat. Nicholas Lane revisits those glorious days – and nights – via first-hand accounts from the time
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BlogsThe life and times of a historic London studio – part three
The private residence where some of the legendary players featured in the October issue of The Strad performed is under threat. Nicholas Lane revisits those glorious days – and nights – via first-hand accounts from the time
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BlogsThe story behind the cover of The Strad's October issue – part two
Designer Elma Aquino explains how the cover of the October issue took shape after the images had been chosen
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BlogsFeel the power
Peter Somerford reflects on measuring violin projection at the Paris blind-test
