THE STRAD’S 130TH ANNIVERSARY
As we mark thirteen decades of string music journalism, Charlotte Gardner looks at the future of string playing while Philip Kass examines the violin industry
- TABEA ZIMMERMANN: Amanda Holloway talks to the German viola player, teacher and festival artistic director about her myriad projects in what could be her busiest season yet
- BAROQUE SET-UP: Sarah Peck demystifies the process of (re)converting an instrument for Baroque playing, with a run-down of the elements from fingerboards to tailpieces and pegs
- MUSIC THERAPY: From schools and hospitals to family life, there are many ways for musicians to put their talents to use in the community, as violinist Joy Gravestock explains
- LUTHIERS AND RSI: How can makers guard against repetitive strain injuries? Cameron Robertson and Sara Propes look at the questions that need to be asked, and the solutions