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Violinist Ruggiero Ricci (d.2012) in his later years;
violist Bruno Giuranna, who is still performing aged 86;
violinist Tasmin Little, who plans to retire aged 55;
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FRONT
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Ensuring that crowds continue to flock to classical music concerts relies on a top-notch marketing strategy – and retaining audiences is becoming an increasingly sophisticated discipline
NEWS IN BRIEF
Sheku Kanneh-Mason awarded MBE bit.ly/2ZKWduM
OBITUARIES
US bow maker Paul Martin Siefried has died aged 69.
Shake, rattle and roll
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COMPETITIONS
1 Chamber trio Le Concert dans l’Oeuf, comprising Mariona
NEW PRODUCTS
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Life lessons
Having the space to breathe is important in more ways than one, says the Swiss cellist
IN THE PUBLIC EYE
The primary purpose of a musician is to be heard by an audience – yet so many performers are self-conscious about the idea of their practice being observed and judged. Perhaps it’s time to practise out in the open, writes Toby Deller
Between two worlds
The third Oleh Krysa International Violin Competition was the first in its short history to honour Ukrainian musicians with top awards. Tom Stewart reports on an event doing its best to highlight Ukraine’s musical pedigree
FEATURES
THE FREEDOM OF INSTABILITY
Currently making international appearances to mark Beethoven’s 250th birthday as well as celebrating 20 years since its foundation, the Ébène Quartet is riding high now that violist Marie Chilemme has become an established member. But, the players tell Charlotte Gardner, replacing former violist Mathieu Herzog was no easy matter following his departure in 2015
THE MAKING OF A MASTER
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume was the most successful French luthier of his time, but the first years of his career are still shrouded in mystery. Jonathan Marolle examines some of his earliest instruments to uncover the evolution of his technique and style
A Virtuoso Teacher
In February last year, former Fine Arts Quartet violist Jerry Horner died at the age of 83. China Conservatory of Music violin professor and past Horner student James Dickenson reflects on the career and teaching legacy of a fine mentor, drawing on interviews with Horner’s students and colleagues, and with Margaret Clements, his widow
THE MAGNIFICENT TEN
Just a handful of instruments by Michel Collichon have survived to the present day – but they demonstrate the skill and techniques of a master innovator. With a tenth example recently identified, Shem Mackey explains the appeal of the 17th-century viol maker to modern-day luthiers
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For his debut album as an exclusive BIS artist, Johan Dalene – teenage winner of last year’s Carl Nielsen International Competition – has not shied away from ambitious and much-loved repertoire. He and producer Jens U. Braun recall the recording process
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NICOLAS LUPOT
A close look at the work of great and unusual makers
Notes on cello endpin fitting
A guide to veneer bushing and creating an ‘abrasive reamer’ for making adjustments
MY SPACE
A peek into lutherie workshops around the world
The sound of science
Tom Croen reports on a 2019 experiment to discover how much variation in sound can be gained from fingerboard ‘tuning’ – and how alternative materials fare against traditional ebony
SCHUBERT ARPEGGIONE SONATA
Moray Welsh looks at the cello version of the first movement, whose successful execution requires boundless musicality, lyricism and technical finesse
A 30-minute routine to keep your playing on top form
Ideas to help violinists and violists maintain high technical and musical standards around a busy regime
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