The Strad - November 2015
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Treasures of the Metropolitan Museum , Precision practice Quebec style , Masterclasses good or bad? , A New WORLD TRACING THE STORY OF AMERICAN LUTHERIE. and much more....
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Jean-Guihen Queyras
For the French cellist, Haydn’s Concerto no.1 in C major brings back fond memories of an early tutor and a precious Rogeri cello
Dual Inspiration
Cellist Sol Gabetta recalls the genesis of her new recording, a collaboration with mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli – and how their disparate talents played offeach other
Turkish Delights
Fewer than 20 years after its foundation, the Borusan Istanbul Symphony Orchestra is taking its place on the world stage. Tom Stewart finds out more as the ensemble – and two top soloists – prepare for a new season and a European tour
A Landmark Celebration
Running from 8 to 29 October, the Beijing Music Festival celebrated its 20-year milestone in 2017. Nancy Pellegrini looks at two of the event’s highlights: the ten-hour orchestral marathon and violinist Maxim Vengerov’s world premiere
The Road To New York
This season marks two years since Frank Huang became concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic. But, as Ken Smith discovers, the Chinese-born musician might have quit the violin as a teenager had it not been for the influence of Donald Weilerstein, who taught him to think beyond the technical proficiency encouraged by his ‘tiger mom’
Recital For The Ages
Jascha Heifetz made his US debut a hundred years ago. The recital sealed the 16-year-old’s reputation as an astonishing and unruffled performer, set a new bar for violin playing and led to a season full of engagements and a recording contract.
Patricia Kopatchinskaja Awarded CHF100,000 Swiss Music Prize
Moldovan-born Swiss violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja has been awarded the Grand Prix Suisse de Musique.
From Out Of The Dark
The 1732 ‘Armingaud, Fernández Blanco’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ is an excellent example of the maker’s late period. Frédéric Chaudière examines the instrument and tells the dramatic story of its rediscovery
I Have To Appraise You Like I should
I have to appraise you like I should With the value of top-end instruments skyrocketing, should violin appraisers require a qualification to demonstrate their expertise? Insurers, dealers and experts all give their views
Renaud Garcia-Fons
The Sarabande from Bach’s Fifth Cello Suite has a deeply personal resonance for the French bassist and composer – even though he’s never performed it in public
