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Sentimental Work: Elena Urioste on Mel Boniss Violin Sonata

'Its written beautifully for the violin: there are some tricky technical odds and ends, but it allows you to soar, fly and whisper with the instrument'
#Violinist Elena Urioste…

The Strad 15.Apr.24

From the archive: Neville Marriner on his musical education

Violinist and conductor Sir Neville Marriner was born on this day in 1924!
To celebrate the centenary, we look back on his interview from The Strad's 1986 archive, where he…

The Strad 15.Apr.24

Cellist Boris Pergamenschikow on his early days as a student

'I didnt try to explore the repertoire on my own because I had such respect for my teacher: I was afraid to make mistakes which could be harmful in the future'
From the…

The Strad 14.Apr.24

New in at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 6

Did you know you can get all six of our best-selling Trade Secrets books at a special discounted price? Almost every part of the making process has been covered in these volumes…

The Strad 14.Apr.24

The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy

Sunday listening! Going to concerts, playing with friends, joining a community ensemble - these are just some of the ways adult string learners can enrich their musical education…

The Strad 14.Apr.24

You can read our latest issue on thestrad.com by subscribing today! Get instant, unrestricted access to the worlds most authori...

You can read our latest issue on thestrad.com by subscribing today! Get instant, unrestricted access to the worlds most authoritative and influential string music magazine. Follow…

The Strad 13.Apr.24

The Violas White Knight: Hermann Ritter and the quest for the perfect Alto instrument

'In the 19th-century there were no daring and valiant violists such as we are accustomed to today, only tall violinists and bad violinists who were exiled to the viola section.…

The Strad 13.Apr.24

New in at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 6

Have you seen our latest book? The Best of Trade Secrets 6 is out now, featuring a collection of articles on all aspects of stringed instrument making and restoration.
Find out more here!

The Strad 13.Apr.24

Opinion: why dont string players practice pizzicato?

'With pizzicato, the sound is immediate. We pluck the string and continue, but forget to take the time that comes invariably with arco playing'
How many string players can say…

The Strad 13.Apr.24

DaPonte Quartet appoints new violinist

The DaPonte String Quartet has announced a new #violinist - find out more here. Congrats!

The Strad 12.Apr.24

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The Strad 11.Apr.24

She plays like a man - From the archive: April 1904

'In these days of the survival of the fittest, a violinist to keep his or her head above water must have a fine, large and pure toned instrument, it matters not if made in Germany…

The Strad 11.Apr.24

Sphinx Organization makes Wigmore Hall debut in American Sketches

Sponsored: on Sunday 26 May, the Sphinx Organization will make its Wigmore Hall debut in American Sketches. Discover the vibrance of American Musical Heritage with a lineup of…

The Strad 11.Apr.24

A tribute to David Ernest Gooch: violinist and long-time Strad subscribe

Hold on, what am I worried about, Winston Churchill doesnt know anything about playing the violin'
Joe Gooch remembers his father, a violinist in The Royal Artillery Band and a subscriber to The Strad for over 70 years.
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The Strad 11.Apr.24

The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy

New Podcast! Going to concerts, playing with friends, joining a community ensemble - these are just some of the ways adult string learners can enrich their musical education…

The Strad 11.Apr.24

Routes Quartet: Arche

'Its a compelling journey through light and shade, the epic and the intimate... Altogether, a joyful listen'
Read the full review of The Routes Quartet's new album 'Arche' here:

The Strad 10.Apr.24

The Violas White Knight: Hermann Ritter and the quest for the perfect Alto instrument

'In the 19th-century there were no daring and valiant violists such as we are accustomed to today, only tall violinists and bad violinists who were exiled to the viola section.…

The Strad 10.Apr.24

Former La Scala concertmaster Franco Fantini has died

Franco Fantini, the former concertmaster of the orchestra of Teatro alla Scala, has died aged 99.
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The Strad 10.Apr.24

The life and legacy of cellist Boris Pergamenschikow

'Pergamenschikow was a gentleman of the old school, inspiring musical integrity and mutual respect'
Twenty years after the untimely death of #cellist Boris Pergamenschikow, we…

The Strad 10.Apr.24

Violinist Meret Lthi receives the Golden Bow award

Congratulations to Meret Lthi, who has been awarded the Golden Bow by the Schweizer Geigenbauschule, Brienz for her work with Les Passions de l'me, Orchester fr Alte Musik Bern!
Read more here:

The Strad 10.Apr.24

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Sentimental Work: Elena Urioste on Mel Boniss Violin Sonata

From the archive: Neville Marriner on his musical education

Cellist Boris Pergamenschikow on his early days as a student

New in at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 6

The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy

You can read our latest issue on thestrad.com by subscribing today! Get instant, unrestricted access to the worlds most authori...

The Violas White Knight: Hermann Ritter and the quest for the perfect Alto instrument

New in at The Strad Shop: The Best of Trade Secrets 6

Opinion: why dont string players practice pizzicato?

DaPonte Quartet appoints new violinist

Register to The Strad and receive access to a selection of magazine articles and exclusive offers for free. (Link)

She plays like a man - From the archive: April 1904

Sphinx Organization makes Wigmore Hall debut in American Sketches

A tribute to David Ernest Gooch: violinist and long-time Strad subscribe

The Strad Podcast #115: designing your own musical education as an adult learner with violinist Julia Reddy

Routes Quartet: Arche

The Violas White Knight: Hermann Ritter and the quest for the perfect Alto instrument

Former La Scala concertmaster Franco Fantini has died

The life and legacy of cellist Boris Pergamenschikow

Violinist Meret Lthi receives the Golden Bow award

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