All Regulars articles – Page 17
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: Making transitional bows
In 2021 bow maker Markus Laine was commissioned to make 15 transitional bows to be used by a single chamber orchestra. What were the challenges – and what change did it make to the sound?
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Premium ❘ FocusOpinion: Flexibility in orchestral playing
Violinist Alexandra Gorski argues that an orchestra’s greatest asset is not power or accuracy; rather the ability to adapt seamlessly to every style of music and manner of conductor
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Premium ❘ Feature‘His violin still sings in my ears’ - From the Archive: October 1893
The Strad selects some highlights from the memoirs of violinist Charles Dancla (1817–1907), recently published in Paris
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Premium ❘ FeatureTechnique: Moving from violin to viola
Australian violist Stephen King outlines tips for making the switch
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Premium ❘ Focus‘Learning to trust yourself is a never-ending process’ - Nils Mönkemeyer’s life lessons
The German violist on finding his confidence and the journey of becoming a soloist
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: A c.1800 violin by Joseph Panormo
Andrew Fairfax on the UK-based Italian maker’s turn-of-the-century instrument
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Premium ❘ FeatureMasterclass: Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto, first movement
Double bass soloist Leon Bosch uncovers the challenges and opportunities of this emotionally powerful piece
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Making a mould and templates from a poster
A quick, efficient and accurate way of cutting durable templates using one of The Strad’s publications
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Premium ❘ FocusPostcard from Germany: Kissinger Sommer festival
A stay in northern Bavaria’s spa town of Bad Kissingen for the Kissinger Sommer festival proved to be a balm for the soul for Laurence Vittes
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis October 2023: Climate change and tonewood
The past summer has seen catastrophic heatwaves strike almost all of Europe. What effect have they had on the forests of spruce and maple that tonewood dealers depend on?
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Premium ❘ ArticleOctober 2023: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the October 2023 issue
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Premium ❘ Article‘Rebecca, you have saved the viola!’ - Letters to the editor: October 2023
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: October 2023 issue
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts October 2023: StopLossBags
The bags hold a variety of liquids for violin making
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts October 2023: BAM Sky cello case
The case is the company’s lightest for cello
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts October 2023: Kun Seven shoulder rest
A shoulder rest made for maximum customisation
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: October 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ Feature‘A stroke of fortune’ - From the Archive: September 1903
In his early life, Franz Joseph Haydn supported himself as a violinist. T. Lamb Phipson gives an account of the composer’s formative years
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Premium ❘ FocusSentimental Work: Eldbjørg Hemsing on Bruch’s Violin Concerto
The Norwegian violinist has fond memories of hearing Bruch’s First Violin Concerto for the first time – and advice for anyone looking to play it themselves in the future
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Premium ❘ Feature‘The firm was founded 120 years ago’ - My Space: Florian Bartsch
Take a tour of this Essen-based workshop
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Anna Clyne on her new violin concerto
A violin concerto transforms folk tunes from around the world
