All Focus articles – Page 6
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Premium ❘ ArticleIn focus: Paul Dörfel
A 1920 violin made by the Markneukirchen-based luthier Paul Dörfel. Written by Bruce Babbitt
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FocusHow I interpret Bach: Tomás Cotik on The Pieces in Context, The Title and Editions
Ahead of his 2020 album release of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, the violinist continues his blog series, in which he discusses the contradictions between the opposing trends and traditions in Bach interpretation, and his personal solutions to them
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FocusAre contemporary violin makers limiting their potential to develop new ideas?
A key aim of the VSA/Oberlin Workshop ‘Obie 1’ project was to create a good original violin design that was not directly derived or copied from a previous instrument
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Feature12 strategies for teaching adolescents
Violinist and Ohio State University professor of music education Bob Gillespie shares his step-by-step guide for success
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FocusHow I interpret Bach: Tomás Cotik on Ornaments, Trills and Appoggiaturas
Ahead of his 2020 album release of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, the violinist continues his blog series, in which he discusses the contradictions between the opposing trends and traditions in Bach interpretation, and his personal solutions to them
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Focus9 tips on working with violin bridges
Advice on how to fit, adjust and design your bridge from The Strad Archive
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FeatureLisa Batiashvili on the joys of collaboration
Georgian violinist Lisa Batiashvili has recently taken on new challenges, among them artistic directorship of the Audi Summer Concerts festival and performing on the soundtrack to The White Crow. But, she tells Toby Deller, she finds equal joy in creating wonderful interpretations from long-term partnerships
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Premium ❘ FeatureBuying the right instrument for you
Whatever your needs, whatever your budget, there's an instrument out there for you. Laurinel Owen suggests some ways to find it
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FocusWhy 10,000 hours of practice won’t make you an expert
Emma Allingham, a music psychology researcher at the University of Hamburg, shares her insight into the psychology of music practice
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Focus7 views on teaching stringed instruments to beginners
Advice on how to nurture beginner learners from The Strad's Archive
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Focus8 ways to combat negative thoughts on stage
How to banish your inner demons from The Strad's Archive
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FocusHow I interpret Bach: Tomás Cotik on Overdotting and Rhythmic Assimilation
Ahead of his 2020 album release of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, the violinist continues his blog series, in which he discusses the contradictions between the opposing trends and traditions in Bach interpretation, and his personal solutions to them
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FocusWhat is the secret behind the Royal Danish Orchestra’s string sound?
The Royal Danish Orchestra has been adding to its collection of fine stringed instruments for centuries – but there is revolution and evolution behind its string sound, which is unmistakable, finds Andrew Mellor
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FocusLessons in Time Travel - Violinists on Baroque Performance
What impact can voyages into period performance have on modern-instrument playing? Four soloists reveal the fruits of their Baroque explorations to Ariane Todes
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Premium ❘ FocusBaroque Benelux: Early Wake Up
How did musicians in an area as small as the Low Countries spark a revolution in Baroque music whose effects were felt around the world? David Kettle talks to some key figures to find out
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Focus5 essential recordings by violinist Itzhak Perlman
To tie in with the violin star's 70th birthday in 2015, Julian Haylock rounded up some of the master violinist’s finest recordings
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Focus8 ways to improve Baroque performance
Tips from The Strad’s archive on the use of vibrato, bow strokes and rhythmic hierarchy
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ArticleHow I interpret Bach: Tomás Cotik on strings, intonation and vibrato
Ahead of his 2020 album release of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, the violinist continues his blog series, in which he discusses the contradictions between the opposing trends and traditions in Bach interpretation, and his personal solutions to them
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FocusCasting professional musicians on screen
As the founder of Music in Vision, Kathleen Ross has built a business from supplying professional musicians for on-camera roles. Here she discusses the challenges of introducing instrumentalists to the world of film and TV
