Welcome to the February 2023 issue of The Strad, where this month our content has a distinctly French accent. Our cover star is the cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca, who, alongside his live solo and chamber career, has carved out a niche by creating thoughtful recording projects that perfectly balance innovative thematic and musical programmes with popular appeal. On page 30 he speaks to Charlotte Gardner about his musical philosphy and his latest recording of the Haydn cello concertos with period-instrument orchestra Le Concert de la Loge.