Contents:
- AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Antipodean ensemble marks its 50th anniversary this year. Artistic director Richard Tognetti tells Michael White how the group thrives on being innovative
- ROSSI FAMILY Despite being successful in its day, the Milanese double bass-making dynasty has been relatively overlooked. Thomas and George Martin investigate their stories
- TERRY RILEY David Kettle speaks to the Minimalist pioneer, who celebrates his 90th birthday this month, plus string players who have premiered and recorded his works
- YOUNG ARTIST SCHEMES UK string players talk to Jessica Duchen about how they have benefited from initiatives aimed at supporting them in the early stages of their careers
- SESSION REPORT Double bassist Leon Bosch’s latest album comprises seven world premiere recordings of sonatinas by contemporary composers, as he tells Harry White
- INSTRUMENT INNOVATIONS Rachael Durkin examines the explosion of new inventions in the 18th century designed to capitalise on the burgeoning appetite for music among the populace
Regulars:
- IN FOCUS Jens Stenz examines an 1859 violin by the Danish luthier Gulbrand Enger
- TRADE SECRETS Tips on bow rehairing
- MY SPACE Bruno Stefanini of Bologna
- MAKING MATTERS A project to put salvaged instruments into the hands of young players
- MASTERCLASS Christian-Pierre La Marca discusses playing Schumann’s Fantasiestücke
- TECHNIQUE Tips on intonation from British violist Bryony Gibson-Cornish
- LIFE LESSONS With cellist Tanja Tetzlaff
- OPINION Why orchestral players should take a measured approach to bow distribution
- POSTCARD FROM SVALBARD A report from the 2025 Arctic Chamber Music Festival
- AUCTION REPORT The latest from the London sales
- FROM THE ARCHIVE An effusive review of a recital by 13-year-old Mischa Elman, from 1905
- SENTIMENTAL WORK Baiba Skride reveals her love for Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto no.1
