Violin Virtuosos: From Paganini to the 21st Century by Henry Roth
£40.00Renowned critic Henry Roth brings his formidable knowledge and enthusiasm to bear on some of the greatest violinists in history. Paganini, Thibaud and Huberman rub shoulders with the likes of Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman in his comprehensive survey, which also provides an unusual history of the instrument itself. Paperback. 392pp.
California Classics Books; First Printing edition (March 1997)
The Best of Technique
£40.00In The Best of Technique you’ll discover the top playing tips of the world’s leading string players and teachers. It’s packed full of exercises for students, plus examples from the standard repertoire to show you how to integrate the technique into your playing.
In Focus 2
£40.00The Strad ’s second compilation of fascinating articles, written within the last 5 years, brings together fine instruments by some of the world’s greatest instrument experts. In this new anthology, every instrument has been given three pages to include more close-up photographs, archings, angles and tiny details.
The Best of Trade Secrets 5
£40.00Necks, scrolls, f-holes, arching, edgework, inlay, tools, set-up – this new compilation covers more topics than ever before.
The Best of Trade Secrets 6
£40.00The April 2005 edition of The Strad saw the first in a new regular section: Trade Secrets, in which violin and bow makers would share the technical tips and tricks that they’d worked out for themselves and wanted to share with their peers. Almost two decades later, Trade Secrets is still a mainstay of the magazine, having featured over 200 fully illustrated parts of the making process penned by more than 140 makers around the world. This latest collection brings together 35 of the most recent articles, drawn from the magazine’s pages since the pandemic year of 2020.
Violin Varnish
£45.00Notes and articles from the workshop of Koen Padding. Edited by Helen Michetschläger.
Cello Bundle
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For string players and teachers, The Strad’s Masterclass and Technique sections are a treasure trove of knowledge, information and playing advice.
The Strad Magazine Archive – III: 2005 to 2009
£45.00In response to reader requests, The Strad is offering customers the chance to purchase print magazines from its archives, while stocks last. A very limited number of copies are available. Once they are gone, they are gone! This could be your last chance to possess these magazines in hard copy.
These Pre-2010 issues are in good condition, with occasional damages consistent with their age. We will be gradually adding more issues, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, do contact us at services@thestrad.com to ask.
Please note that these are unpackaged and the supplements or inserts that are indicated on the covers may not be included.
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The Strad Magazine Archive – IV: 2000 to 2004
£55.00In response to reader requests, The Strad is offering customers the chance to purchase print magazines from its archives, while stocks last. A very limited number of copies are available. Once they are gone, they are gone! This could be your last chance to possess these magazines in hard copy.
These Pre-2005 issues are in good condition, with occasional damages consistent with their age. We will be gradually adding more issues, so if you can’t find what you’re looking for, do contact us at services@thestrad.com to ask.
Please note that these are unpackaged and the supplements or inserts that are indicated on the covers may not be included.
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BUNDLE – In Focus and In Focus 2
Original price was: £75.00.£60.00Current price is: £60.00.The In Focus anthologies brings together many of the world’s most fascinating stringed instruments, with commentaries by today’s top instrument experts.
Both books feature exceptional high-quality photographs for every featured instrument – front, back and scroll – and will provide inspiration for today’s makers and anyone who enjoys the beauty and variety of stringed instruments.
This bundle includes:
- In Focus (with new limited edition cover)
- In Focus 2
Violin Bundle – Violin Concertos
Original price was: £90.00.£65.00Current price is: £65.00.
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For string players and teachers, The Strad’s Masterclass and Technique sections are a treasure trove of knowledge, information and playing advice. Some of the world’s best-known teachers and soloists have given their top tips on how to get the best out of your instrument, and perform some of the greatest works in the repertoire.
Violin Bundle – Violin Works
Original price was: £90.00.£65.00Current price is: £65.00.
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For string players and teachers, The Strad’s Masterclass and Technique sections are a treasure trove of knowledge, information and playing advice. Some of the world’s best-known teachers and soloists have given their top tips on how to get the best out of your instrument, and perform some of the greatest works in the repertoire.
Violin Bundle – 4 Books
Original price was: £125.00.£90.00Current price is: £90.00.
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For string players and teachers, The Strad’s Masterclass and Technique sections are a treasure trove of knowledge, information and playing advice. Some of the world’s best-known teachers and soloists have given their top tips on how to get the best out of your instrument, and perform some of the greatest works in the repertoire.
BUNDLE – The Best of Trade Secrets 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Original price was: £164.85.£140.00Current price is: £140.00.Bundle contains:
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BUNDLE-The Best of Trade Secrets 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Original price was: £204.85.£170.00Current price is: £170.00.Bundle contains:
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An A-Z of Instrument Care by Jane Dorner (2nd Edition)
£4.99A first-aid manual and good-health guide for your most precious possession. This essential book for players of the violin family is the most convenient guide on the market.
Paperback. 64pp.
January-2009
£4.99In an issue themed around fresh perspectives, we examine carbon-fibre bows, electric violins and how new technology is being used to inspect old instruments. Greek violinist Leonidas Kavakos reveals his plans and ambitions and we report from the Brno double bass competition.
February-2009
£4.99We examine the 1715 ‘Titian’ Stradivari using the latest technological methods, celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mendelssohn’s birth and investigate the history of the Cretan lyra. Plus, a report from the VSA Competition, advice on commissioning instruments and an interview with the Paris-based Calvet Quartet.
March-2009
£4.99Yehudi Menuhin’s career comes under the spotlight and we report from the Eindhoven string competition. Steven Isserlis reveals his passion for Schumann, we hand on tips on buying an instrument and there’s a profile of the Sacconi Quartet. Plus, Peter Cropper discusses how to play Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ Sonata.
April-2009
£4.99We talk to British bassist Danny Thompson as he celebrates his 70th birthday, teachers discuss how prodigies should be tutored and we explore the stories of France’s unsung cello heroines. Kenneth Sillito discusses playing Dvorak’s Serenade and Roger Rose gives a guide to making a viol bridge.
May-2009
£4.99Viktoria Mullova discusses playing on a Baroque violin and there’s a report on research into Stradivari’s varnish. Players discuss performing Haydn’s quartets and we ask how luthiers can market themselves successfully. Plus, a look at the violin-playing skills of super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes.
June-2009
£4.99Gary Karr gives tips on playing by touch alone, and Joseph Curtin begins a two-part exploration into the acoustic tones of Italian instruments. We examine the dazzling technique of Jascha Heifetz, explore unusual repertoire for quintet, and look back at the career of Szymon Goldberg, ‘the man who put Mozart on the map’.
July-2009
£4.99A 1717 Rogeri cello comes under the spotlight and we explore the career of violinist Henryk Szeryng. There’s a look at recordings of Bloch’s Schelomo, a c.1770 violin by Paolo Castello and an investigation into Hindemith’s relationship with the viola. Plus, Simon Fischer on how to ‘warm down’.
August-2009
£4.99The St Lawrence Quartet talks about combining high-jinks with high-quality playing, and viol expert Jordi Savall discusses his passion for Scottish and Irish folk music. We tell the stories of early Australian luthiers and there’s a Masterclass by top Gypsy violinist Roby Lakatos.
