- JANINE JANSEN The Dutch violinist’s latest album features twelve different Stradivaris. She tells Pauline Harding how the recording – and related documentary – came about
- HISTORICAL VARNISHES Balthazar Soulier, Stefan Zumbühl and Christophe Zindel present the first results of a project to find the composition of varnishes from historical instruments
- NUPEN AND DU PR Film maker Christopher Nupen recalls his time with cellist Jacqueline du Pré, a unique meeting of minds that led to nine films and a lasting friendship
- SESSION REPORT Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Sol Gabetta tell Charlotte Gardner about their new album of duo works for violin and cello – and why the recording proved tricky
- TIANJIN JUILLIARD SCHOOL The US conservatoire’s Chinese campus recently opened its doors. Tom Stewart learns how it came about, as a natural progression for East–West partnerships
- THE STRAD CALENDAR 2022 Hubert de Launay examines twelve treasures from the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation, one of the largest instrument collections in Europe
October 2021
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Janine Jansen talks about playing 12 Stradivaris and we investigate the varnishes of the old Italians. There’s a look back at Jacqueline du Pré’s career and Tim Kliphuis tells us his Sentimental Work. Plus a Beethoven Masterclass with Julia Fischer.
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In 2011 The Strad published a 92-page collection of articles on some of the finest violins, violas and cellos to grace its pages over the previous decade. As well as examinations of historic works such as the Amati 'King', thought to be the oldest cello in existence, and Stradivari's 1713 'Huberman' violin, now played by Joshua Bell, this new collection introduces articles on double basses by Rocca, Gofriller and Gasparo da Salò. With high-quality photographs throughout, this is a must for anyone interested in the history and development of beautiful stringed instruments.
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The beauty of the workmanship, tonal properties and rich decoration of this royal instrument has seldom if ever been matched or surpassed. Includes measurements.
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