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September-2017

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September 2017 issue of The Strad. Celebrated American violin tutor Dorothy DeLay remembered by former students, including Itzhak Perlman and Philippe Quint.

August-2017

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Cellist Jan Vogler discusses his collaboration with Bill Murray and we investigate why cello ensembles have become so popular in Brazil. We discover the secrets of Stradivari’s wood and give a guide to the collé stroke. Plus an interview with Joshua Bell.

July-2017

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The four members of the Chiaroscuro Quartet discuss their latest Haydn CD and we examine the 1708 ‘Dancla’ Stradivari violin. There’s an analysis of vibrato and a tribute to bow maker and author Bernard Millant, who died in April. Plus interviews with Jordi Savall, Paul Neubauer, Paul Katz and Maxim Rysanov among others.

Antonio Stradivari ‘Dancla’ violin 1708 poster

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Francesco Rugeri violin 1686

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Antonio Stradivari ‘Saveuse’ cello 1726 poster

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June-2017

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Christian Tetzlaff discusses Bach and we investigate Vuillaume's self-rehairing bow, David Garrett's Sentimental Work and the results of the largest ever 'old vs new' blind-testing experiment. Plus a comprehensive history of vibrato on record.

May-2017

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Patricia Kopatchinskaja discusses her vision and inspiration, and we ask how young soloists prepare for their first concerto. Elena Rostropovich shares memories of her famous father and Ning Feng talks about his love for the Sibelius Concerto. Plus Degrees 2017–18 – your guide to courses for the next academic year.

April-2017

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We report on the restoration of the 'Paravicini' Stradivari and Matthew McDonald, the Berlin Philharmonic's first principal bassist, discusses creative interpretation. Rostropovich is featured in our Great Cellists section, and Natalie Clein gives her thoughts on the Schubert Quintet. Plus Cremona 2017: our annual supplement on the Italian capital of violin making.

March-2017

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Richard Tognetti discusses new music and we find out how top players go about choosing a new bow. Rachel Barton Pine discusses Elgar and Bruch, and cellist Antonio Lysy talks intonation. Plus the life and instruments of Pietro Guarneri of Mantua.

February-2017

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Vuillaume's 'Evangelists' quartet, cellist and gambist Christophe Coin and a tour of French folk fiddling styles are among the highlights of a France-themed issue. Plus, interviews with Leon Bosch, Kim Kashkashian and Paul Silverthorne.

January-2017

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We examine how today's composers are pushing the boundaries of the violin concerto form, and Sam Zygmuntowicz discusses the cutting edge of violin research. Augustin Hadelich completes his Tchaikovsky Masterclass and we talk to the Emerson Quartet, 40 years after its formation. Plus Lynn Harrell's Sentimental Work.

December-2016

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Tasmin Little discusses her love for British composers and we examine the 1727 ‘Benvenuti’ Stradivari violin using high-resolution micro-CT scans. Sarah Chang talks about her love of Brahms and Augustin Hadelich gives a detailed guide to Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in Masterclass. Plus a collector’s guide to Bloch’s Schelomo

November-2016

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We examine how strings became an integral part of minimalist music, and talk to Jennifer Koh about her return to the Tchaikovsky Concerto. Paul Neubauer discusses his love of Joan Tower’s works and we assess the career of Felix Salmond. Plus our annual Accessories supplement.

October-2016

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Violinist Julia Fischer and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott talk about the challenges of working as a duo; Kronos Quartet violinist David Harrington discusses the ensemble’s relationship with composer Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen; five string players in their twenties describe their experiences of building a performing career; and Paul Silverthorne gives fingerings and annotations for Brahms's Viola Sonata op.120 no.2.

September-2016

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In this education-themed special issue, veteran violinist–violist Pinchas Zukerman talks about his life in string education; we take a look at the effectiveness of improvisation as a learning tool; lutherie schools divulge how they approach sound; and we explore the work of Dall'Aglio and Coppi, two Mantuan makers of the early 19th century.

August-2016

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Cellist Sol Gabetta talks about instruments, technique and finding her own voice, and we examine a rare 1710 Stradivari cello. There’s a historical look at quartet playing, and Christine Hoock gives a Vanhal Masterclass. Plus cellist Robert deMaine on Hindemith.

June-2016

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What can the corners of Stradivari’s instruments tell us about the forms he used? Was Maud Powell the first virtuoso to favour a modern instrument? What are the best recordings of Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto? The Strad investigates all this and more in its June issue, also containing interviews with Antje Weithaas, Nils Mönkemeyer and Lionel Handy.

April-2016

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Frank Peter Zimmermann graces the cover of our special German issue, with articles on the Klotz violin making dynasty and modern-day luthier Stefan-Peter Greiner. Auction house directors give their top tips on buying instruments at auction, and Augustin Hadelich discusses Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Plus, the favourite encores of Leonidas Kavakos, Hilary Hahn, Arabella Steinbacher

March-2016

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We report on the 2015 VSA/Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop, where 60 luthiers collaborated on a brand new model of violin. James Ehnes gives a Masterclass on Beethoven’s ‘Spring’ Sonata and we examine two cellos by the lesser-known maker Antonio Casini. Plus interviews with David Geringas, Christian Poltéra, Lynn Harrell, Rosalind Ventris and many more.

February-2016

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In a French-themed issue, cellist Gautier Capuçon discusses his series of masterclasses for postgraduates and we report on new research that casts light on luthier Nicolas Lupot’s career. Paul Childs gives an in-depth appraisal of a Dominique Peccatte bow and we examine Pierre Fournier’s playing style in Great Cellists. Plus Pierre Amoyal on Heifetz and Saint-Saëns.

January-2016

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Leonidas Kavakos discusses the Sibelius Violin Concerto and we explore the life of Paganini’s protégé Camillo Sivori. There’s a close-up examination of a Balestrieri violin and Ray Chen gives a Mozart Masterclass. Plus Summerplus 2016 – your guide to courses for players, teachers and makers worldwide.

November-2015

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In a North America-themed issue, we track the evolution of violin making in the US (with full-length photos of 10 instruments by American makers). We visit the elite Domaine Forget music camp in Canada, and examine the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of Cremonese instruments. Plus articles by double bassists Edgar Meyer and Joel Quarrington, and our FREE 36-page Accessories 2015 supplement

October-2015

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The members of the Pavel Haas Quartet discuss their love of Czech music, and we reconstruct Stradivari’s house and workshop from historical clues. Alban Gerhardt gives a Masterclass on Dvořák and Richard Tognetti reflects on performing Bach. Plus double bassist François Rabbath on improving finger dexterity.