All Regulars articles – Page 23
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Technique: Finding your voice on the viola
Susie Mészáros’s thoughts on shifting and articulation
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‘The violin concerto lives again’ - Opinion
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing?
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‘No way fit to express an opinion’: From the archive: February 1933
Author and luthier Robert Alton rails against ‘The Amateur Violin Expert’ – even reserving a few harsh words for the professional expert as well
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Masterclass: Tai Murray on Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto Part 1
In the first of two articles, violinist Tai Murray discusses individuality, balance and tempo in the lengthy first movement of the op.56 concerto for piano, cello and violin
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Something to smile about: Postcard from Poznań
Tim Homfray attended the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in Poznań, and discovered an impressive collection of competitors
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Auction Report February 2023: Rarities and English gems
A unique Stradivari viola and a record-breaking Daniel Parker viola were among the highlights of the London sales in October 2022. Kevin MacDonald reports
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Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
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Masterclass: Joshua Bell on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1, third movement
The American violinist discusses gypsy style, charisma, flair and contrast in the lively third movement of this much-loved work
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February 2023: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the February 2023 issue
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Products February 2023: Wiseman Pyramid cello case
A uniquely shaped case designed for stability
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Products February 2023: Corelli Solea violin strings
Two new tensions for an established range
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Products February 2023: Müsing carbon fibre double bass bow
A new bow with the future in mind
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‘A preposterous suggestion’ - Letters to the editor: February 2023
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: February 2023 issue
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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‘More direct than sentimental’ - Premiere of the Month: In memory of
A string quartet that tackles a profound topic
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‘Cut the Stradivari cord’ - Opinion
Luthier Paris Andrew argues that, rather than copying Antonio Stradivari models, makers should study other beautiful instruments that exist
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‘Fancy a tea party with Grieg?’: From the archive: January 1913
The pseudonymous ‘Lancastrian’ (Dr William Hardman) interviews virtuoso violinist Adolph Brodsky
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Masterclass: Jack Liebeck on Bruch Violin Concerto no.1
Thoughts on sound, colour, phrasing and interpretation of the first movement from British violinist Jack Liebeck
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Making Matters: How I set up a violin making workshop during the pandemic
Ian McWilliams explains how he set up a summer violin making workshop near the German capital
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Technique: how to play chords
How to tackle multi-stopped passages with more confidence, musicality and alacrity with Pavel Berman