JEAN-GUIHEN QUEYRAS The French cellist talks to Pauline Harding about socially distanced concerts, contemporary composers and his recording of Beethoven’s ‘Triple’ Concerto
CT SCANNING THE ‘MESSIAH’ In 2016 Stradivari’s best-known violin underwent a non-invasive examination. Francesco Piasentini and Gregg Alf reveal the findings, particularly in the neck area
GEORGE NEIKRUG Students of the renowned US cello tutor, who died in 2019 at the age of 100, recount their fondest memories of his teaching style to Benjamin Whitcomb
SESSION REPORT Charlotte Gardner discovers how Renaud Capuçon’s latest recording of Elgar’s Violin Concerto came about in the midst of lockdown
BASIC MAINTENANCE From tracking down a buzz to dealing with sticking pegs, there are many ways in which players can take care of their instruments. Korinthia Klein reveals how
TWO-FINGERED TCHAIKOVSKY LA violinist Clayton Haslop explains how he managed to carry on playing despite focal dystonia and a shoulder injury almost finishing his career
