Contents:
- LAURA VAN DER HEIJDEN – The British cellist talks to Toby Deller about finding new facets to her musical personality, along with her new recording of concertos by UK composers
- CUSTOMER RELATIONS – How can luthiers cultivate a better relationship with clients – and vice versa? Korinthia A. Klein hands on some tips for good communication on both sides
- HENSCHEL QUARTET – Formed in 1994, the chamber group is marking its 30th anniversary with a long-awaited premiere at Aldeburgh, as Andrew Stewart finds out
- SESSION REPORT – Joshua Gindele, cellist of the Miró Quartet, speaks to Harry White about the group’s latest recording, as well as its enthusiasm for commissioning new music
- PIANO TRIOS – Is the combination of violinist, cellist and pianist becoming more popular among the new generation of chamber players? Charlotte Gardner investigates
- ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS – Colin Gough presents a method for measuring the sound waves inside an instrument soundbox, which could provide a more accurate insight into its tone
- BRIDGES FROM THE ARCHIVES – The first half of the 20th century saw countless attempts to improve the design of an instrument bridge, as proven by the advertisements in The Strad ’s pages
Regulars:
- IN FOCUS – A violin by Evasio Emilio Guerra
- TRADE SECRETS – An acoustic measurement rig
- MY SPACE – British luthier Roger Hansell
- MAKING MATTERS – Are instrument museums displaying their pochette collections correctly?
- MASTERCLASS – Playing the first movement of Franck’s Violin Sonata on the double bass
- TECHNIQUE – Violinist Nicolas Dupont gives hints and tips on how to practise in 5ths
- LIFE LESSONS – The memories and opinions of American violinist Jennifer Koh
- OPINION – How violin players can and should should use their left thumb more effectively
- POSTCARD FROM UTRECHT – The Netherlands Violin Competition and Night of the Violin
- FROM THE ARCHIVE – An account of the varied career of John Frederick Lott II, from June 1904
- SENTIMENTAL WORK – Andrés Cárdenes discusses his relationship with Chausson’s Poème
