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FocusSentimental Work: Arnold Steinhardt
For the former leader of the Guarneri Quartet, Schubert’s Fantasy in C major is one of the most life-affirming works in the repertoire, as well as a test of technical skill
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: Hidden in plain sight
The Stradivari moulds preserved at Cremona’s Museo del Violino still have secrets to give up. David Beard re-examines all 17 survivors to find how they reveal details from rib heights to the maker’s working method
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Premium ❘ FocusCello explorations: Postcard from Dublin
Adrian Smith spent a weekend in Dublin exploring the delights of Spike Cello Festival, a vibrant ‘alt-cello’ weekend that celebrates the versatility of the instrument beyond the core classical repertoire
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FocusSentimental Work: Matt Haimovitz
For the cellist, Ligeti’s Sonata for Solo Cello was the doorway into the complex world of modern and non-classical music – with a little help from the composer himself
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: A 1911 cello by Guglielmo Secondo Camillo Mandelli
Lionnel Genovart looks at the Italian maker’s instrument
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Back to nature
An English composer explores the world of Vaughan Williams
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Premium ❘ Feature‘The kind of varnish used is simply a matter of taste’: From the Archive: May 1932
US violin maker Edward Hellier-Collens gives readers of The Strad the benefit of his expertise: good violin tone lies not in the varnish after all, but in the ‘filler’ (ground coat)
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Premium ❘ ArticleMay 2022: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the May 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis May 2022: Bright young things
A new survey by the American String Teachers Association gives an insight into the experiences of young music students. How can educators act on its findings? By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ Article‘It may reduce luthiers’ frustrations with lazy treatment of instruments!’: Letters to the Editor May 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: May 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Carving a ‘Hill-style’ saddle
Care and accuracy are needed to make a two-piece ebony saddle – in this case for cello
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts May 2022: Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe cello strings
Professional strings for young players that won’t break the bank
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis April 2022: Seeing the wood for the trees
With the Brazilian police ramping up its efforts to combat pernambuco trafficking, what could the effects be on the international bow trade? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Rainer W. Leonhardt
A Mittenwald luthier with an almost 100-year family tradition
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Premium ❘ FocusTechnique: Speaking with the bow
Cellist Ophélie Gaillard on how to use language, vowels, consonants and inflection to colour and shape every phrase
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FocusIn the footsteps of masters: Postcard from Paris
As well as a rich selection of concerts and masterclasses, the Philharmonie de Paris’ tenth String Quartet Biennale included its first ever lutherie competition, as Mélissa Lesnie reports
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FocusOpinion: Reset, refresh, restore
As teachers and pupils return to in-person lessons, cellist Naomi Yandell examines why it is more important than ever to re-examine students’ goals and priorities, and take nothing for granted
