Contents:
- THE DAWN OF LUTHERIE IN VENICE Stefano Pio discovers the sensational lives of the makers of the Linarol family, possibly the first instrument making dynasty of the north-eastern Italian city
- NING FENG The Chinese-born violinist has cultivated an eclectic approach to repertoire. He tells Michael White about his latest projects and approach to musicianship
- IVAN MANE JARNOVIĆ Despite gaining popularity in his lifetime, the 18th-century virtuoso and composer is almost forgotten today. Tanja Goldberg investigates his legacy
- SESSION REPORT Serbian violinist Nemanja Radulović tells Tom Stewart about the latest album with his Double Sens ensemble, which puts Bach’s works under the spotlight
- SIGNUM QUARTET Carlos María Solare speaks to the members of the Germany-based chamber group about their latest project, a celebration of new South African composers
- WEIDHAAS–FINKEL DYNASTY The family of European bow makers now extends over five generations. Gennady Filimonov examines their bows and tells the stories behind the makers
Regulars:
- IN FOCUS A 1924 violin by János Spiegel
- TRADE SECRETS Repairing a bow stick
- MY SPACE Bosnian luthier Mensur Avdić
- MAKING MATTERS Why a bow’s sound quality is dependent on the vibrations within the wood
- MASTERCLASS Violist William Coleman on the second movement of Schubert’s String Quartet no.14 D810 ‘Death and the Maiden’
- TECHNIQUE Cellist Clara Minhye Kim on how players connect the bow and the breath
- LIFE LESSONS The memories and opinions of American double bassist Edwin Barker
- OPINION Establishing a good working relationship between teacher and parent
- POSTCARD FROM SIENA A report from the 2024 Chigiana International Festival
- FROM THE ARCHIVE From December 1904
- SENTIMENTAL WORK Cellist Harriet Krijgh on her love for Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata
