ÉBÈNE QUARTET
THE PARIS-BASED FOURSOME MARKS BEETHOVEN’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A WORLDWIDE TOUR AND LIVE RECORDINGS

‘WILLEMOTTE’ STRADIVARI VIOLIN 1734
Sam Zygmuntowicz examines a masterpiece from Stradivari’s late period, comparing it with other instruments such as the ‘Huberman’ and ‘Titian’

COACHING CHAMBER MUSIC
Graham Oppenheimer details some of the teaching strategies that have proved successful for players aged 8 to 18 at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester...

DOVER QUARTET: THE AMERICAN ENSEMBLE ON RECORDING A NEW BEETHOVEN CYCLE AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMBER MUSICIANS...

ENSEMBLE DIDEROT
e French group has released albums of music from Dresden, Paris, London, and now Berlin. Its founder Johannes Pramsohler explains why to Pwyll ap Siôn.

THE LATE GEORGIAN VIOLA IN BRITAIN
Kevin MacDonald examines the work of some of 19th-century Britain’s bestknown makers, from Benjamin Banks to William Forster and Matthew Hardie.

CREMONESE VIOLIN ARCHINGS
Andrew Dipper attempts to solve the mystery of how the old Italian makers worked out their archings, with the aid of evidence from 18th-century manuals..

LUTHERIE COLLECTIVES
Groups of violin makers are appearing all over Europe and the US, to share their knowledge and promote each other’s work. Peter Somerford nds out more.

D.C. DOUNIS
The Greek-born pedagogue was highly sought-after in 20th-century America – so why are his techniques so little-used today? James Dickenson takes a closer look

ISAAC STERN: 100 YEARS
The great American violinist would have celebrated his centenary this month. Tully Potter looks back at his career, focusing on his chamber music recordings.

1694 ‘BENECKE’ STRADIVARI VIOLIN
Andrea Zanrè and Rudolf Hopfner examine this exceptional example of the master’s ‘Long Pattern’ period, with the help of CT scans and evidence from his moulds.

TETZLAFF QUARTET
The four members give Tom Stewart their thoughts on Beethoven’s late works and explain how spending time apart helps to keep their playing fresh.

SARASATE LETTERS
Nicholas Sackman and Bastien Terraz examine the correspondence from the violinist to his adoptive mother during his two-year tour of North and South America..

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.

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..

ANNE-SOPHIE MUTTER
THE GERMAN VIOLINIST ON DEDICATING HERSELF TO BEETHOVEN IN 2020 – AND WHY JOHN WILLIAMS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST COMPOSERS OF OUR TIME.

The unusual methods of makers in Germany’s Vogtland.

Celebrating 60 years of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields..

MATCHED QUARTETS
Peter Somerford speaks to luthiers and players to discover the pros and cons behind making four instruments designed to be played together.

CHINESE TONEWOODS
With supplies of top-quality European wood beginning to dwindle, what possibilities might the world’s fourth largest country hold? Xue Peng investigates.

WILLIAM C. HONEYMAN
Kevin MacDonald examines the life and work of the 19th-century violinist and author, whose writings may have inflenced the creation of Sherlock Holmes..

LISA BATIASHVILI
The violinist, newly appointed artistic director of the Audi Summer Concerts festival, tells Toby Deller about her new role, upcoming CD and future plans.

TEACHING ADOLESCENTS
Finding how to bring out the best in teenage students – and motivate them to practise – is a holy grail for instrument tutors. Bob Gillespie shares his experiences..

ROYAL DANISH ORCHESTRA
Th e oldest ensemble in Denmark has a distinct string sound – partly because of its unique collection of instruments. Andrew Mellor discovers its fascinating history.

OUCHARD FAMILY BOWS
Th omas Martin, Andrew McGill, Martin Lawrence and George Martin examine three generations of the dynasty, by comparing their double bass bows.

MANFRED HONECK
Th e music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony talks to Gavin Dixon about how his former career as a violist informs his vision of the orchestra’s sound..

NEW YORK STRING ORCHESTRA SEMINAR
For the past ve decades, the orchestral training programme has given young
players a taste of the professional life. Bruce Hodges speaks to directors and students, THE MUSIC OF BRAZIL
As a new anthology of that name is released on Naxos, Peter Quantrill discovers
the variety and vitality of music from South America’s largest nation...

ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO AT 100 To mark a century since the work’s premiere, Raphael Wallfisch tells the story of its composition, and gives some insights into its performance, GAETANO SGARABOTTO: A fine luthier in his own right, the Italian maker had a flair for copying the old masters, as Andrea Zanrè shows though a comparison of his scrolls...

ASYMMETRIC INSTRUMENTS
Peter Somerford discovers how innovative new designs can affect an instrument’s
weight, ergonomics and acoustic potential, as well as provide visual interest, STRADIVARI GUITAR
A sixth example by the master has recently been identi	ed. Emiliano Marinucci
explains how it was found, and what it tells us about Antonio’s working methods...

NORTHERN DOUBLE BASS MAKERS: Thomas Martin, George Martin and Martin Lawrence investigate the legacy of
William Tarr and the 19th-century bass making boom in and around Manchester, FIRST PRINCIPLES: How did the pioneers of violin making decide on the instrument’s basic form and proportions? François Denis demonstrates the influence of the ancient Greeks...

1672 ‘GUSTAV MAHLER’ STRADIVARI VIOLA
The earliest surviving viola by the master luthier is also one of his most baffling
instruments of any kind. Jonathan Marolle gives an in-depth appraisal, STRINGS IN UGANDA
Pauline Harding learns about the single-stringed endingidi and
discovers how string players are faring in the central African nation...

STRADIVARI’S LOST MOULDS: Why is it that so many of the great luthier’s violins don’t fit the moulds we have for them? Andrea Zanrè and Philip Ihle conclude their two-part investigation, EXPERIMENTAL TEACHING METHODS: Judith Kogan goes on the hunt for unique ideas to help advanced string players, with the help of Donald Weilerstein, Natasha Brofsky and Ali Kian Yazdanfar...

SHOSTAKOVICH VIOLIN WORKS: Julia Fischer, Vadim Gluzman and Gidon Kremer discuss the challenges of
the composer’s two concertos and sonata, in conversation with Andrew Morris, YOGA AND STRING PLAYING: Cellist and teacher Ruth Phillips, with colleague Jane Fenton, explains how players can benefit from exercises inspired by the Eastern spiritual discipline...

GERMAN MAKERS IN NAPLES: Luthiers from Füssen essentially founded the city’s lutherie tradition, paving the way for the Gaglianos. Luigi Sisto traces their development in the 16th century, JACOB STAINER: For decades it has been assumed that the German luthier learnt his craft in Cremona. Rudolf Hopfner presents new evidence to cast doubt on this belief...

Pressenda’s innovative making methods,  Gidon Kremer on his love for the music of Weinberg, Sheku Kanneh-Mason: Following High-Profile Performances and Competitive Success, The Young British Cellist is Becoming an Important Role Model...

Bruno Philippe:  The young French cellist talks gut strings, competitions, and the pros and	cons
of old and new instruments, in conversation with Charlotte Gardner, Korean String Teaching: Viktoria Elisabeth Kaunzner uses her eight years of experience teaching South Korean violinists to identify the trends that make them so successful in competitions...

RENZO BACCHETTA: Luca Bastiani tells the story of the Cremonese luthier who helped found the
Cremona Violin Making School, edited Cozio’s manuscripts, and much more, CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY: With so many apps and accessories flooding the market, students and teachers alike fund themselves spoilt for choice. Peter Somerford investigates the options...

‘MILAN’ VIOLIN CASE: For the First time, a case said to have been made in Stradivari’s workshop has been X-rayed. Dimitri Musafia analyses the materials and methods it reveals, MISCHA MAISKY: The Russian-born Israeli cellist has been playing an international tour – alongside two of his children – to mark his 70th year. Peter Quantrill Finds out more...

1724 ‘CECIL’ STRADIVARI VIOLIN : Miraculously, a well-preserved instrument from the master’s late period has gone almost completely under the radar until now. John Dilworth investigates, FEMALE LUTHIERS : In the wake of the #MeToo movement, how do women in the violin business view their position in the trade? Femke Colborne discovers a raft of strong feelings...

HILARY HAHN: The quirky, effervescent US violinist gives Pauline Harding an insight into the creative process as she returns to the Bach recording project she began 20 years ago, FIRST RECORDINGS: Charlotte Gardner finds out why the road to creating your  first album can be a learning curve involving a vastly new set of skills – and a raft of expenses...

MAXIM VENGEROV: Charlotte Smith talks to the celebrated Russian-born musician about his work
as a violinist, conductor and educator – as well as his own path to learning, CONSERVATOIRE AUDITIONS:
Mark Messenger, the Royal College of Music’s head of strings, gives his thoughts on how young players should prepare for this important milestone in their lives...

Non-Classical Arrangements : e art of adapting a song or piece of dance music for strings has become more
respected in recent years. Charlotte Smith receives tips from some of the masters, Hungarian Makers: How did the country’s violin making industry get back on its feet after the
horrors of the Communist regime? Tibor Szemmelveisz tells the story...

TRONDHEIM SOLOISTS
With cellist Alisa Weilerstein as its new artistic partner, the Norwegian
ensemble is going from strength to strength, as Andrew Mellor discovers, ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS
Tim Duerinck explores the possibilities of aramid, Flax and carbon for stringed
instruments, explaining how the processes are within the reach of all makers...

VIEUXTEMPS’ GUARNERI ‘DEL GESÙ’
In the second of two articles, Terry Borman examines the prized violin’s ribs,
purfling, scroll and varnish, while Anne Akiko Meyers discusses playing it, JOSEPH WHITE
The Cuban-born violinist, who died 100 years ago, was a trailblazer for players
of African descent. Yavet Boyadjiev tells the story of his life and best-known works...

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