Contents:
- LEONKORO QUARTET – Formed just four years ago, the Berlin-based foursome has already secured several top awards. Peter Somerford chats to the players about their future ambitions
- THE HARDANGER FIDDLE – Wiebke Lüders examines the history and development of what is considered the national instrument of Norway, with a look at some of the most famous makers
- FINDING THE RIGHT BOW – Musicians reveal what they look for in a good bow and how they decide whether it fits the instrument they’re playing, in conversation with Jacqueline Vanasse
- SESSION REPORT – Johan Dalene talks to Tom Stewart about his latest BIS recording, Stained Glass, which brings together music by Bacewicz, Boulanger Pärt, Prokofiev and Ravel
- CASALS AND BACH – The illustrious Catalan cellist died 50 years ago this month. Oskar Falta examines his life and career, from his championing of the Bach Suites to his teaching legacy
- THE STRAD CALENDAR 2024 – This year’s calendar showcases the treasures of the David L. Fulton collection, considered one of the finest in history. Christian Lloyd examines the instruments
Regulars:
- IN FOCUS – A c.1800 violin by Joseph Panormo
- TRADE SECRETS – How to use one of The Strad’s posters to make a mould and templates
- MY SPACE – Bologna luthier Roberto Regazzi
- MAKING MATTERS – Making 15 transitional bows for a single chamber orchestra
- MASTERCLASS – Leon Bosch on Koussevitzky’s Double Bass Concerto in F sharp minor
- TECHNIQUE – Stephen King gives tips on making the switch from learning violin to the viola
- LIFE LESSONS – The memories and opinions of German violist Nils Mönkemeyer
- OPINION – The job of an orchestra is to perform the interpretation of the visiting conductor
- POSTCARD FROM BAD KISSINGEN A report from the Kissinger Sommer music festival
- FROM THE ARCHIVE – From October 1893
- SENTIMENTAL WORK – Sergej Krylov talks about his love of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto no.1
