Great Instruments 3
£25.00This third volume in The Strad’s Great Instruments series brings together the finest scholarship, research and analysis by some of the world’s leading experts on stringed instruments. Among the highlights are a detailed look at the 1741 ‘Vieuxtemps’ violin by Guarneri ‘del Gesù’, including an acoustic analysis by Joseph Curtin and an interview with its player, Anne Akiko Meyers. There’s also a rare examination of the ‘Boissier, Sarasate’, one of two Stradivari violins formerly owned by Pablo Sarasate, which rarely leaves its current home, the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. And we examine some of the most extraordinary restoration jobs on fine instruments in history: the ‘Mara’ Stradivari cello, almost consigned to a watery grave, and the ‘Paravicini’ Stradivari, which took more than a year to restore to its former glory.
Full list of featured instruments
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Antonio Stradivari ‘Mara’ cello, 1711
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Antonio Stradivari ‘Cecil’ violin, 1724
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violin, 1732
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Giuseppe Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ ‘Paravicini’ violin, 1734
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Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume ‘Evangelists’ quartet, 1863
Antonio Stradivari ‘Harrison’ violin 1693 poster – FOLDED VERSION
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A perfect example of Stradivari’s Long Pattern, the ‘Harrison’ was for many years the principal performing instrument of Kyung Wha Chung. It is now part of the collection of the National Music Museum in Vermillion, South Dakota, US.
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September-2020
£4.99NICOLA BENEDETTI: The violinist’s Benedetti Sessions have proved stunningly popular for teacher and students alike. Peter Somerford finds out how they began, and where they might lead
August-2020
£4.99TWOSET VIOLIN: Kimon Daltas talks to Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen, whose comedy videos have brought them millions of followers on YouTube
The Strad Directory 2019
Original price was: £19.95.£12.95Current price is: £12.95.Newly published, the current edition of The Strad Directory is as indispensable as ever. It provides you with everything you need to fulfil your stringed instrument needs, from makers and repairers to dealers, wholesalers and auction houses.
Guarneri Del Gusu Heifetz, 1742
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Gibson viola, 1734
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Tuscan’ Medici’ Stradivari viola, 1690
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Maggini Contralto viola poster
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Domenico Montagnana cello 1740
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Antonio Stradivari ‘Saveuse’ cello 1726 poster
£22.95The 1726 ‘Saveuse’ is one of the smallest cellos ever to come out of Antonio Stradivari’s workshop. From the beautifully carved scroll to the smouldering, rich maroon colour of the varnish, the instrument displays the finest characteristics of the luthier’s late period. It remains in almost perfect condition and provides a fascinating insight into the mind of Stradivari the innovator. This poster will be an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn from the master.
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December-2009
£4.99Violinist Gil Shaham explains his passion for Sarasate, we find out how the Nazis plundered priceless instruments and there’s a look back at the career of David Oistrakh. We also assess some recently rediscovered etudes by Otakar Sevcik. Plus, interviews with Donald and Alisa Weilerstein and maker Mads Hjorth.
November-2009
£4.99Hollywood’s unsung heroes come under the spotlight as we search out the string players on some of the movies’ greatest soundtracks. David Finckek talks about health matters, Leonidas Kavakos discusses Alban Berg and Jan Vogler and Mira Wang take part in Double Acts. Plus a report on the Credo Festival.
October-2009
£4.99We investigate string allusions in Shakespeare’s plays and there’s an appreciation of 90-year-old concertmaster Michel Schwalbé. Arnold Steinhardt gives a touching farewell as the Guarneri Quartet disbands, and Ida Haendel remembers French violinist Ginette Niveu.
September-2009
£4.99In a teaching special, we investigate the optimum age to start learning, and why teaching all levels together pays dividends. We review the life of the late Chinese pedagogue Lin Yaoji and explore chamber music courses in the UK. Plus, Nathan Milstein, Levon Chilingirian and Mischa Maisky.
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.
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’.
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’.
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.
