All Regulars articles – Page 54
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FeatureThe promise of Youth: Postcard from London
The 2019 Highgate International Chamber Music Festival showcased a variety of repertoire performed in partnerships established especially for the event. But, says Tom Stewart, it is the festival’s commitment to educational outreach that is particularly admirable
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Inlay techniques
Giving a decorative flourish to an instrument can add a personal touch – and be a true test of skill
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: A head for figures
Luthiers such as Jacob Stainer often surmounted their instruments with elaborately carved heads rather than scrolls. Lloyd McCaffery, a professional wood carver, explains how he developed a modern take on an ancient art form
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Premium ❘ FeatureTechnique: A scientific approach to violin resonance
How a basic knowledge of acoustical physics can help us to produce a richer, more ringing tone
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Premium ❘ FeatureFrom the Archive: March 1940
Paganini researcher S. L. Salzedo gives his effusive first impressions of the violinist’s birthplace Genoa, as well as his initial thoughts on seeing ‘Il Cannone’
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DebateOpinion: In the Public Eye
The primary purpose of a musician is to be heard by an audience – yet so many performers are self-conscious about the idea of their practice being observed and judged. Perhaps it’s time to practise out in the open, writes Toby Deller
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Premium ❘ FeatureSession Report: Violinist Johan Dalene makes his recording debut
For his debut album as an exclusive BIS artist, Johan Dalene – teenage winner of last year’s Carl Nielsen International Competition – has not shied away from ambitious and much-loved repertoire. He and producer Jens U. Braun recall the recording process
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FeatureSentimental Work: Jean-Luc Ponty
The French jazz violinist–composer has recorded his 1976 piece ‘Renaissance’ three times – but it’s the original version that remains close to his heart
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ArticlePremiere of the month: Shake, rattle and roll
French composer Jérôme Combier and cellist Eric-Maria Couturier take a solo journey into the underworld
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ArticleLife Lessons: Christian Poltéra
Having the space to breathe is important in more ways than one, says the Swiss cellist
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Premium ❘ ArticleFebruary 2020: Welcome
The Strad’s editor Charlotte Smith introduces the February 2020 issue
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ArticleSoundpost: Letters to the Editor February 2020
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: February 2020 issue
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NewsAnalysis: The Business of Selling
Ensuring that crowds continue to flock to classical music concerts relies on a top-notch marketing strategy – and retaining audiences is becoming an increasingly sophisticated discipline
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2020
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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ArticleNew Products: February 2020
PSET pneumatic positioners; Da Capo music theory game; Kun colour collapsoble shoulder rest
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FeatureBetween two worlds: Postcard from Lviv
The third Oleh Krysa International Violin Competition was the first in its short history to honour Ukrainian musicians with top awards. Tom Stewart reports on an event doing its best to highlight Ukraine’s musical pedigree
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Notes on cello endpin fitting
A guide to veneer bushing and creating an ‘abrasive reamer’ for making adjustments
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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: The Sound of Science
Tom Croen reports on a 2019 experiment to discover how much variation in sound can be gained from fingerboard ‘tuning’ – and how alternative materials fare against traditional ebony
