Find out what's in this month's German-themed issue
Christian Tetzlaff
The German violinist combines a scholarly approach to repertoire
with a passion for new works. He tells us about touring, teaching,
and his new recording of Jörg Widmann’s Violin Concerto
Christoph Nürnberger
Born near Markneukirchen, the bow maker became one of the leading
lights in Vuillaume’s workshop – so why has so much of his work
remained overlooked?
German orchestral sound
Dark, heavy, rich: it’s easier to recognise a German orchestra from
its tone than one from almost any other country. We find out what
makes that sound the way it is – and how players maintain it year
after year
Meet Your Maker
Luthier Stephan von Baehr and Holm Birkholz, a violinist in the
Berlin Philharmonic, recall the creation of a near-exact copy of
the 1694 ‘Muir–Mackenzie’ Stradivari
‘Kreutzer’ Sonata
To play Beethoven’s celebrated Violin Sonata no.9 in the early
19th-century style, a personal approach is as essential as
respecting the composer’s own markings
Makers’ health
A career as a violin maker comes with all sorts of hidden dangers,
and even experienced luthiers can fall victim. We find out how to
guard against the most common health complaints
Plus The Strad
regulars
Opinion
Composer and violist Sally Beamish argues that abuse in schools is
a serious problem that has been neglected for too long
Analysis
We ask whether the sale of the 'Vieuxtemps' Guarneri 'del Gesù' in
January could boost demand and bring new buyers into the market
Trade Secrets
Nicolas Gilles on making a tool for drawing an instrument’s
outline
Masterclass
An introduction to klezmer fiddle: practical tips for beginners on
performing this traditional Jewish folk music
Basics
Simon Fischer considers how the rotation of the forearm affects
playing
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