January 2021
Cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras talks about his latest Beethoven recording and we take an in-depth look inside Stradivari’s ‘Messiah’ using CT scans. Students of the late George Neikrug reminisce about the great cello tutor, and Alban Gerhardt completes his Saint-Saëns Masterclass. Plus Rohan de Saram’s Life Lessons
December 2020
‘WILLEMOTTE’ STRADIVARI VIOLIN 1734 Sam Zygmuntowicz examines a masterpiece from Stradivari’s late period, comparing it with other instruments such as the ‘Huberman’ and ‘Titian’ (POSTER NOT INCLUDED IN THE ISSUE)
The Strad Directory 2021
Newly published for 2021, the latest edition of The Strad Directory is as indispensable as ever remaining an essential and ever-popular resource for the string world. It provides you with everything you need to fulfil your stringed instrument needs.
Antonio Stradivari ‘Willemotte’ violin 1734
Poster includes measurements, thickness maps and life-size CT scans.
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I Segreti di Sgarabotto
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‘I Segreti di Sgarabotto’
Edizioni Scrollavezza & Zanrè, edited by Andrea Zanrè
November 2020
We talk to the Dover Quartet about recording Beethoven, and investigate the bow makers of Hollywood’s golden age. There’s a look at luthier Carlo Bisiach’s business in America, and the teaching of cellist Leonard Rose. Plus David Burgess and Julie Lyonn Lieberman in this US-themed edition.
October 2020
MIDORI: Toby Deller talks to the Japanese–American violinist about her passion for modern works, her teaching methods and undertaking a psychology degree
The Best of Trade Secrets 5
Necks, scrolls, f-holes, arching, edgework, inlay, tools, set-up – this new compilation covers more topics than ever before.
The Strad Calendar 2021: Dextra Musica
This year’s calendar celebrates the work of Dextra Musica, the Norwegian foundation that has built up a fine collection of historical and contemporary instruments over the past 15 years. All the instruments are in daily use, being loaned out both to top soloists and to up-and-coming young players.