Editorís letter

We’vecome a long way over the past twelve

LETTER of the MONTH

Letters, emails, online comments

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News and events from around the world this month

NEWS IN BRIEF

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OBITUARIES

ANDREW DAWES Canadian violinist Andrew Dawes died on

PREMIERE of the MONTH

In memory of

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CELLO STRINGS

Life lessons

The US cellist on how a disciplined early approach enabled him to embrace the possibilities of new experiences

TIME TO CUT THE CORD?

Luthier Paris Andrew argues that, rather than slavishly copying Antonio Stradivari models, makers should study and explore some of the other beautiful instruments that exist

A birthday celebration

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BLINK IF YOU DARE

Daniel Pioro is a violinist to watch – uncompromising about speaking his mind, whether it comes to challenging mediocrity, championing new works or combining ancient and modern. He talks to Tom Stewart about his philosophy, his new album, and the fresh ideas he is bringing to his ongoing residency at London’s Southbank Centre

DANIEL PIORO ON HIS VIOLIN

The violinist has played a modern instrument inspired by the ‘Viotti’ Stradivari since 2012

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

A bow made entirely from ivory has long been considered an enigma as it has never been attributed to a country, let alone to a maker. Now Gennady Filimonov reveals its origins – made by one of the finest and most respected Russian artisans in history

ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING

How does repetition in instrumental practice benefit our playing? Pedro de Alcantara provides tips on how to bring some creativity and intentionality into your practice time

SINGING A NEW SONG

Following major competition successes, the US violinist Maria Ioudenitch has made her debut recording based on song arrangements treated with understated nuance. She tells Rita Fernandes about the forthcoming album

LEARNING CURVES

How did the old Cremonese makers work out their archings? Gareth Ballard presents a detailed method for analysing the various curves – and creating your own from the same principles

The competitive advantage

How can you win at a competition, even if you don’t pick up a prize? Charlotte Gardner gleans the advice of top figures in the music industry on how to make the most of the experience

CESARE CANDI

A close look at the work of great and unusual makers

Making a soundpost jig

Makers reveal their special techniques

MY SPACE

A peek into lutherie workshops around the world 

Berlin’s Oberlin

Points of interest to violin and bow makers

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Teaching & Playing

GROSSE FUGE

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Scaling the heights

Thoughts on effective scale and arpeggio practice

Reviews

Your monthly critical round-up of performances, recordings and publications

RECORDINGS

AKIHO LigNEouS Suite; Deciduous; Speaking Tree Ian Rosenbaum

BOOKS

The Northern Silence: Journeys in Nordic Music and

From the ARCHIVE

The pseudonymous ‘Lancastrian’ (Dr William Hardman) interviews virtuoso violinist Adolph Brodsky, then principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music

IN THE NEXT ISSUE

FRENCH FOCUS

MARIO BRUNELLO

The Italian cellist recalls the first time he performed Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas on the violoncello piccolo, and how the experience informed his understanding of the composer

CONTENTS

W elcome to the 2023 edition of String

START YOUR COURSE HUNTING HERE!

Before you start combing through the string courses listed in this guide, take a look at these suggestions to help find the course that’s right for you

QUESTIONS TO GET YOU STARTED

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COURSES FOR PLAYERS AND TEACHERS

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COURSES FOR MAKERS

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INDEX

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