https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/may
May 2025 issue | Philippe Quint | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
US violinist Philippe Quint discusses his new album and we examine the 1732 ‘Baron d’Erlanger’ violin by Guarneri ‘del Gesù’. There’s a look at string trios...
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The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Since its launch in 1890, the magazine has brought its readers the best features, comment and analysis on all issues of interest to string teachers, players,...
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November 2016 issue | Minimalism | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
We explore minimalism's leading works for strings since the movement's emergence in the 1960s and provide tips on how to play them. Find out more in the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/september
September 2025 issue | Tabea Zimmermann | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We talk to violist Tabea Zimmermann and report on an innovative adult strings camp in Denver. There’s a look at the the history of lutherie in Berlin and a...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/march
March 2013 issue | Calder Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Calder Quartet: the US foursome that breaks all the boundaries. Find out more in the March 2013 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring music worldmarchissuecalder
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2018/october
October 2018 issue | Hilary Hahn | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Hilary Hahn recorded her first disc of Bach when she was a teenager. Now, two decades on, she returns to complete the set. Find out more in the October 2018...
strad essential readingstring music worldoctoberissuehilary
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/may
May 2024 issue | Violinist María Dueñas | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We meet Spanish violinist María Dueñas and reveal the history of Ferrara’s luthiers. There’s a look at pioneering ensemble Manchester Collective and Francesco...
strad essential readingstring musicmayissueviolinist
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/november
November 2011 issue | Yo-Yo Ma | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma, cellist and founder of the Silk Road Project, is the cover star for our North America-themed issue, which includes reports on the Marlboro...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2010/june
June 2010 issue | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Find out more in the June 2010 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring music worldjuneissuesince
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/february
February 2022 issue | Théotime Langlois de Swarte | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
We talk to Baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte in a French-themed issue, also looking at Vuillaume’s bows and the life of Pierre Baillot. Plus Sol...
strad essential readingfebruaryissuelangloisde
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/december
December 2016 issue | Tasmin Little | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
British violinist Tasmin Little describes how lessons with Yehudi Menuhin informed her new disc of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Find out more in the December 2016...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/january
January 2017 issue | 21st century violin concertos | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
Leading composers of today speak about writing for violin and orchestra, and soloists discuss the challenges of giving their premieres Find out more in the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/october
October 2022 issue | Rick Stotijn | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Double bassist Rick Stotijn discusses his mission to increase the repertoire, and we examine the evolution of the Viennese bass. There’s a look at Scottish...
strad essential readingstring music worldoctoberissuerick
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/november
November 2019 issue | Sarah Chang | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Sarah Chang discusses her passion projects and we explore the lives of Chicago's early bow makers. Plus Joseph Curtin on bridges, Brazil's classical music,...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/june
June 2016 issue | Stradivari's corners | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We investigate the relationship between Stradivari's purfling corners and his violin forms. Find out more in the June 2016 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2026/april
April 2026 issue | Frank Peter Zimmermann | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Frank Peter Zimmermann talks about his latest Elgar album in a German-themed issue, featuring articles on violin maker Louis Noebe and bow maker Rudolf...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/october
October 2023 issue | Leonkoro Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We talk to the Leonkoro Quartet and investigate the history of the Hardanger fiddle. There’s a look at Pablo Casals’ unique interpretation of Bach’s Cello...
strad essential readingstring musicoctoberissuequartet
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/december
December 2019 issue | ‘Romanov’ Amati | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Exploring the fascinating story of the 1677 ‘Romanov’ Nicolò Amati viola - once part of Russia’s Imperial Collection. Plus, the Royal Danish Orchestra’s fine...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/september
September 2017 issue | Dorothy DeLay | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Celebrated American violin tutor Dorothy DeLay remembered by former students, including Itzhak Perlman and Philippe Quint. Find out more in the September 2017...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/april
April 2013 issue | Christian Tetzlaff | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Christian Tetzlaff: The German violinist combines a scholarly approach to repertoire with a passion for new works. Find out more in the April 2013 issue of The...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/january
January 2014 issue | Zoë Keating | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Californian cello innovator and sound sculptor Zoë Keating reveals how technology and the internet have helped her home-grown music to flourish outside the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/november
November 2017 issue | Jascha Heifetz | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Celebrating the centenary of Jascha Heifetz’s historic US debut at Carnegie Hall. Find out more in the November 2017 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring musicnovemberissuejascha
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2010/march
March 2010 issue | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Find out more in the March 2010 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring music worldmarchissuesince
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2018/june
June 2018 issue | ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘Del Gesù’ | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
Examining the world’s most expensive violin, the ‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri ‘Del Gesù’, plus Anne Akiko Meyers discusses playing it. Find out more in the June 2018...
strad essential readingjuneissueguarneristring
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/april
April 2016 issue | Frank Peter Zimmermann | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Twenty years after his breakthrough recording of the Mozart concertos, German violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann revisits the cycle on disc. Find out more in the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/march
March 2025 issue | James Ehnes | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
We talk to Canadian virtuoso James Ehnes and pay tribute to the work of British bow maker James Tubbs. There’s a retrospective of Zara Nelsova’s career and a...
strad essential readingstring music worldmarchissuejames
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/october
October 2012 issue | Leila Josefowicz | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Leila Josefowicz talks about her passion for new works and modern composers, Thomas Demenga discusses his love for Bach’s Cello Suites and Gary Hoffman offers...
strad essential readingstring musicoctoberissueleila
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/february
February 2014 issue | The rise of the double bass | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
Double bass issue celebrates the talent and creativity in today's double bass world. Find out more in the February 2014 issue of The Strad magazine.
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The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Since its launch in 1890, the magazine has brought its readers the best features, comment and analysis on all issues of interest to string teachers, players,...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2015/january
January 2015 issue | Nightingale Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The latest issue features a new redesign and includes Danish ensemble the Nightingale Quartet on championing their nation's music. Find out more in the January...
strad essential readingstring musicjanuaryissuenightingale
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/april
April 2019 issue | Augustin Hadelich | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Superstar violinist Augustin Hadelich often selects unusual concerto pairings for his recordings. His latest, combining Brahms and Ligeti, is no exception....
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/january
January 2025 issue | Jacqueline du Pré | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We celebrate the life of cellist Jacqueline du Pré on what would have been her 80th birthday. There’s a look at tonewoods from South Africa, how to rectify...
strad essential readingstring musicjanuaryissuejacqueline
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/december
December 2024 issue | Glory of Venice | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We examine the early years of lutherie in Venice and talk to Chinese violinist Ning Feng about his latest projects. There’s a look back at the life of...
strad essential readingstring musicdecemberissueglory
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/july
July 2023 issue | King Carlos IV’ Stradivari violin | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
We examine the 1709 ‘King Carlos IV’ Stradivari violin and chat to US fiddler Mark O’Connor. There’s a look at the early history of Brahms’s Violin Concerto...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2020/august
August 2020 issue | TwoSet Violin | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
TwoSet Violin speak about graduating from viral videos to sold-out stage shows, while Metropolitan Orchestra concertmaster Benjamin Bowman discusses finding...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2012/february
February 2012 issue | Amati's secrets | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Amati's secrets: Can professional players tell a Strad from a modern instrument in a blind test?. Find out more in the February 2012 issue of The Strad...
strad essential readingstring musicfebruaryissueamati
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2018/march
March 2018 issue | Lawrence Power | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Viola player Lawrence Power talks about playing different instruments, good string teaching and why it’s important to challenge conventional wisdom. Find out...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/july
July 2016 issue | Group dynamic | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
We meet Tim Frederiksen, the man behind the Danish and Nightingale quartets, and speak to musicians and jury members about the various issues surrounding...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/january
January 2016 issue | Kavakos and Sibelius | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Leonidas Kavakos speaks about his ever-deepening relationship with the Sibelius Violin Concerto. Find out more in the January 2016 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring musicjanuaryissuesibelius
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/july
July 2024 issue | 1733 'Salabue, Martzy' Carlo Bergonzi violin | The Strad, essential reading for...
We examine the 1733 ‘Salabue, Martzy’ violin by Carlo Bergonzi, and violinist Daniel Rowland reflects on his multifaceted career. There’s a look at the life of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/may
May 2023 issue | Alina Ibragimova | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Alina Ibragimova talks about her latest projects and we find take a look at the work of Luthiers sans Frontières. Blind violinist Myra Ross discusses her...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/august
August 2012 issue | Antonio Meneses | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Cellist Antonio Meneses graces the cover of this Latin American-themed issue. Find out more in the August 2012 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/march
March 2016 issue | Project 'OBIE 1' | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
What happened when top international luthiers created a group-made violin - Project 'OBIE 1' - at VSA/Oberlin Violin Makers Workshop. Find out more in the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/april
April 2017 issue | A bassit in Berlin | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Matthew McDonald, the Berlin Philharmonic's first principal bass, discusses the culture of creativity in the great German orchestra. Find out more in the April...
strad essential readingstring musicaprilissueberlin
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/december
December 2013 issue | Anne-Sophie Mutter | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter discusses her many-stranded approach to bringing classical music to the new generation. Find out more in the December 2013...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/october
October 2024 issue | Takács Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
The current members of the Takács Quartet discuss the group’s 50th anniversary and we ask whether it’s possible to teach yourself the violin. We celebrate the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2026/january
January 2026 issue | Stella Chen | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Stella Chen talks about her new album, and we explore the traditional music of Hungary. There’s a retrospective of the Paganini Quartet and violist Timothy...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2015/july
July 2015 issue | Borodin Quartet at 70 | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
As the Borodin Quartet celebrates its 70th anniversary, we ask the current line-up how they retain their distinctive sound. Find out more in the July 2015...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/march
March 2023 issue | Danish Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
We talk to the Danish Quartet about the philosophy behind their music, and explore the history of the baryton. There’s a look at violin making in Argentina and...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/february
February 2011 issue | Lisa Batiashvili | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The Lisa Batiashvili issue. Find out more in the February 2011 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring musicfebruaryissuelisa
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/may
May 2022 issue | Viktoria Mullova | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Viktoria Mullova discusses her latest Schubert recording and we examine the life of pedagogue Paul Makanowitzky. There’s a look at violin making in Seoul and...
strad essential readingstring music worldmayissueviktoria
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/february
February 2023 issue | Christian-Pierre La Marca | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
Christian-Pierre La Marca is on the cover of a French-themed issue, in which we examine pedagogue Lucien Capet’s legacy and luthier Pierre Flavetta...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/august
August 2022 issue | Pekka Kuusisto | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Pekka Kuusisto discusses making the leap from violinist to conductor, and we examine three Guarneri violins from 1734. There’s a look at how strings players...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/august
August 2016 issue | Sol Gabetta | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Argentinian cellist Sol Gabetta on how developing an individual technique helped her to find her voice. Find out more in the August 2016 issue of The Strad...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/april
April 2011 issue | Alban Gerhardt | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
In our special focus on Germany, cellist Alban Gerhardt discusses Casals, fellow players and allowing imperfection. Find out more in the April 2011 issue of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/september
September 2013 issue | Bruno Giuranna | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Violist and pedagogue Bruno Giuranna heads up an issue focused on teaching, in which we investigate the tuition of string quartets, the value of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/april
April 2022 issue | Johannes Moser | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
In a German-themed issue, Johannes Moser discusses his love of experimental repertoire and we examine the mystery of Jacob Stainer’s birthdate. There’s a...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2010/may
May 2010 issue | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Find out more in the May 2010 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2012/june
June 2012 issue | Hilary Hahn | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
This issue’s guest editor, violinist Hilary Hahn, has chosen a theme of ‘conversations’, in which members of the string world talk to people from other...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/march
March 2024 issue | Violinist Augustin Hadelich | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
We talk to superstar violinist Augustin Hadelich and explore the life of composer Pierre Rode. Cellist Laurence Lesser looks back on his six-decade career and...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/august
August 2019 issue | Leon Bosch | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
Leon Bosch: The double bassist on commissioning new solo works, diversity in classical music and the value of hard work. Find out more in the August 2019 issue...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2021/may
May 2021 issue | Julian Lloyd Webber | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Julian Lloyd Webber discusses his career at 70, and we investigate Stradivari’s early cellos. There’s a look at violin encores and Ysaÿe’s Second String Trio,...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/february
February 2025 issue | Attacca Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We talk to the members of the Attacca Quartet, while Nigel Kennedy discusses his latest foray into composition. There’s a look at the work of Polish luthier...
strad essential readingstring musicfebruaryissueattacca
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2021/december
December 2021 issue | Double basses of Venice | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
We examine the Venetian double bass and meet genre-defying cellist Abel Selaocoe. There’s a tribute to Bottesini and a look at Jascha Heifetz’s teaching...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/june
June 2025 issue | Australian Chamber Orchestra | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
We celebrate 50 years of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the 90th birthday of composer Terry Riley. There’s a look at 18th-century instrumental...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/june
June 2019 issue | Stradivari's lost moulds | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
Uncovering the mystery of why violins such as the 1679 'Hellier' fit none of the master's surviving forms. Find out more in the June 2019 issue of The Strad...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/november
November 2024 issue | Rachel Barton Pine | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We talk to US violinist Rachel Barton Pine and explore the world of string groups in the US military. There’s a retrospective of Leonid Kogan and a Saint-Saëns...
strad essential readingstring musicnovemberissuerachel
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/september
September 2023 issue | Violinist Randall Goosby | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
In an education special, we talk to violinist Randall Goosby and explore strategies to help adult learners on the cello. There’s a look at training a lutherie...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/july
July 2025 issue | ‘Farina’ cello by Montagnana | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
We examine the 1730 ‘Farina’ cello by Montagnana, and pay tribute to instrument expert Charles Beare, who died in April. There’s a look at adventurous US...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/december
December 2023 issue | Anne Akiko Meyers | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
We talk to US violinist Anne Akiko Meyers and investigate the lives of two Italian luthiers: Filippo de Filippi and Luigi Mozzani. There’s an in-depth look at...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2012/december
December 2012 issue | Ruggiero Ricci | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Ruggiero Ricci: friends and collegues pay tribute to the great violinist and teacher. Find out more in the December 2012 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/august
August 2014 issue | Music and conflict | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The issue marks the centenary of World War I with a music and conflict theme. Find out more in the August 2014 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2018/april
April 2018 issue | Füssen | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
In a German-themed issue, we look at the instrument making traditions of Füssen and talk to violinist Carolin Widmann. Find out more in the April 2018 issue of...
strad essential readingstring music worldaprilissuesince
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2018/december
December 2018 issue | Vilde Frang | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Vilde Frang on her unusual path to international acclaim, and the unlikely pairing of works on her new album. Find out more in the December 2018 issue of The...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2011/may
May 2011 issue | Kim Kashkashian | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Kim Kashkashian: The Strad May 2011 issue. Find out more in the May 2011 issue of The Strad magazine.
strad essential readingstring music worldmayissuekim
https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/february
February 2017 issue | Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's 'Evangelists' | The Strad, essential reading for...
Examining the mysteries behind French maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's 'Evangelists' quartet of instruments. Find out more in the February 2017 issue of The...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2010/september
September 2010 issue | Nelli Shkolnikova | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Nelli Shkolnikova: Find out more in the September 2010 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/august
August 2017 issue | Jan Vogler | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
German cellist Jan Vogler discusses cross-arts collaboration and his new project with Hollywood actor Bill Murray. Find out more in the August 2017 issue of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2017/may
May 2017 issue | Patricia Kopatchinskaja | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Moldovan-born violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja discusses music and subversion - and why 'art has space for everything. Find out more in the May 2017 issue of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2025/december
December 2025 issue | Johan Dalene | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Johan Dalene talks about his latest album and we examine how Stradivari’s early violin patterns developed. There’s a look at creative health for musicians and...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2016/february
February 2016 issue | Gautier Capuçon | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
French cellist Gautier Capuçon speaks about the vision behind his Classe d'Excellence de Violoncell. Find out more in the February 2016 issue of The Strad...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/may
May 2014 issue | Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The issue includes Italian violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg on her multifaceted career, preparing for orchestral auditions, and the Kronos Quartet in...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/july
July 2014 issue | Baiba Skride | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
The issue includes an interview with Latvian violinist Baiba Skride and an article on how musicians go about commissioning an instrument's sound from luthiers....
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/june
June 2013 issue | Raphael Wallfisch | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Raphael Wallfisch: View galleries of instruments from the Ashmolean Museum's 'Stradivarius' exhibition. Find out more in the June 2013 issue of The Strad...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2023/june
June 2023 issue | Ayanna Witter-Johnson | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
British cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson discusses her influences and we report on the efforts to help young displaced musicians from Ukraine. There’s a...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2015/february
February 2015 issue | Philippe Graffin | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Philippe Graffin, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, Benoît Rolland and Paul Tortelier all feature in a French-focused edition. Find out more in the February 2015 issue of...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/june
June 2024 issue | Cellist Laura van der Heijden | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
Cellist Laura van der Heijden discusses her new album of concertos and we celebrate three decades of the Henschel Quartet. There’s a look at piano trios and a...
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September 2019 issue | Belcea Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
Belcea Quartet: the 25-year-old ensemble on the importance of inspiring and guiding the next generation of chamber musicians. Find out more in the September...
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November 2021 issue | Chad Hoopes | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
We talk to US violinist Chad Hoopes, test the tone quality of Stradivaris, learn Gary Karr’s Life Lessons and report on the early bow makers of the Bay Area in...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/june
June 2022 issue | Pavel Haas Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The members of the Pavel Haas Quartet discuss their latest Brahms recording and we look into learning an instrument as an adult. Collector David Fulton...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2022/november
November 2022 issue | Emerson Quartet | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
In a North America special, we talk to the Emerson Quartet and investigate black community orchestras in the United States. There’s an interview with...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2013/january
January 2013 issue | Félix Lajkó | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Félix Lajkó: the Hungarian violinist is the cover artist for our ‘Fresh Thinking’ issue. Find out more in the January 2013 issue of The Strad magazine.
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October 2014 issue | Unseen Amati | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
We explore how cutting-edge technology is shedding new light on a rediscovered contralto Amati viola. Find out more in the October 2014 issue of The Strad...
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August 2012 issue | Antonio Meneses | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Cellist Antonio Meneses graces the cover of this Latin American-themed issue. Find out more in the August 2012 issue of The Strad magazine.
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2014/june
June 2014 issue | ‘Salabue', ‘Berta' Guadagnini | The Strad, essential reading for the string music...
The issue includes the wonderfully preserved ‘Salabue', ‘Berta' Guadagnini violin and New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow on his 34-year career....
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2020/march
March 2020 issue | Karen Tuttle | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
We mark the centenary of American violist and pedagogue Karen Tuttle, whose innovative teaching methods helped a generation of players. Also explored are the...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2010/july
July 2010 issue | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since 1890
July 2010 issue: Find out more in the July 2012 issue of The Strad magazine.
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September 2020 issue | Nicola Benedetti | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world...
The Strad’s September issue features British violinist Nicola Benedetti, who speaks about launching the Benedetti Sessions, her mass education project for...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2024/january
January 2024 issue | 'Boissier Sarasate' Stradivari | The Strad, essential reading for the string...
We examine the 1713 ‘Boissier, Sarasate’ violin by Antonio Stradivari and chat to young virtuoso cellist Zlatomir Fung. There’s a look at how Maud Powell...
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https://www.thestrad.com/magazine/2019/july
July 2019 issue | Antoine Tamestit | The Strad, essential reading for the string music world since...
Antoine Tamestit: The French musician records innovative bach arrangements on one of the world's few remaining Stradivari violas. Find out more in the July...
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