All Chamber articles
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FocusThere is no such thing as a piano 'accompanist'
Elana Estrin delves into the field of collaborative piano
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Blogs10 tips for achieving long-term success with your quartet
The Henschel Quartet from Germany celebrated its 25th year in 2016. Here the group gives tips on achieving longevity in a chamber career
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FocusFrom the Archive: Why do so many musicians have long hair?
Whether as a mark of distinction or genius, the trend is embodied by Eugène Ysaÿe, according to The Strad's June 1897 issue
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NewsKuss Quartet to play Paganini's Strads
Short-term loan of quartet of instruments once owned by Paganini will include a complete Beethoven cycle in Tokyo
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ReviewCalidore Quartet: Resilience
Superb young quartet presents a timely and thought-provoking programme
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FocusThe Emerson Quartet on the future of string quartet playing
After more than 30 recordings and many international tours, the Emerson Quartet players speak to Jessica Duchen about marking their 40th anniversary year
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Focus6 ways to improve your ensemble playing
Advice on rhythmic, intuitive and tuneful ensemble playing from The Strad's archives
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FocusShould string section bowings always be synchronised?
It is generally accepted that string sections should bow as a collective, but could this uniform approach sacrifice the composer's intended sound? Violist James Boyd argues in favour of greater freedom
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NewsSalem Chamber Orchestra files for bankruptcy
The ensemble, which cancelled its season last month, will be dissolved
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NewsSalem Chamber Orchestra cancels remainder of 2015-16 season
The ensemble has suffered a decline in ticket sales and donations
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NewsTrio Isimsiz wins Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition 2015
The London-based piano trio receive €15,000 and concert engagements
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NewsUniversity of Michigan to launch chamber music competition with $100,000 first prize
The M-Prize is the idea of Sphinx Organisation founder Aaron Dworkin
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NewsDenmark’s Esbjerg Ensemble appeals for support against funding withdrawal
The chamber group faces extinction if proposals to cut local government funding pass on 5 October
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NewsSaint Paul Chamber Orchestra appoints new violist Hyobi Sim
The Curtis Institute and Juilliard School graduate is an active chamber musician
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ArticleNorwegian Chamber Orchestra dances its way through Grieg
The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra gives a choreographed performance of the Gavotte from Grieg's Holberg Suite at the Norwegian Opera in 2012.Read The Strad’s article, ‘Playing by Heart’, about the increasing number of orchestras performing from memory in the August 2015 issue, out now.Subscribe to The Strad or download ...
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News2015 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition names finalists
Three string quartets and three piano trios will compete for substantial cash prizes and performance opportunities this weekend
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NewsPhiladelphia cellist James Holesovsky has died aged 72
The musician was a member of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia for 50 years
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FeaturePractical tips for launching a chamber ensemble
If you want to establish a chamber group, playing well is only the beginning. Tully Potter offers some practical advice to help groups make an impression and stay ahead
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Premium ❘ FeaturePlaying chamber music is the best way for children to learn an instrument
Group activities and chamber music making are the best ways for young players to develop confidence – and enjoy learning, as pedagogue Sheila Nelson argues
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NewsBelenus Quartet wins first prize at the ‘Franz Schubert and Modern Music’ Competition
The Swiss ensemble triumphed in the string quartet category; no first prize was awarded in the piano trio section
