February 2021

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In a French-themed issue, we talk to the Modigliani Quartet and examine the work of luthier Charles François Gand. There are interviews with Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Camille Thomas and Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, and a Bach Masterclass from Simon Standage.


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  • MODIGLIANI QUARTET Charlotte Gardner speaks to the four players about their diverse interests, from running festivals to collaborating with a myriad of other musicians
  • CHARLES FRANÇOIS GAND Although the French luthier’s output was small, his instruments have an undoubted beauty. Florent Boyer presents an in-depth examination of his work
  • NIKOLAJ SZEPS-ZNAIDER Having made his name as a violinist, the Danish virtuoso has spent more than a decade perfecting his conducting skills. Andrew Mellor discusses his latest role
  • SESSION REPORT In her new recording of Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire, Patricia Kopatchinskaja takes the role of narrator as well as violinist. Toby Deller finds out more
  • EVOLUTION OF THE BOW How did bows develop their signature internal curves? Paolo Sarri shows how it was a combination of necessity, mechanics and ease of manufacture
  • CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES The violinist, conductor, army officer and champion fencer took 18th-century France by storm. Kevin MacDonald delves into his rollicking history
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