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Rarities and English gems
A unique Stradivari viola and a record-breaking Daniel Parker violin were among the highlights of the London sales in October 2022. Kevin MacDonald reports
The most interesting highlights of last autumn’s sales were two violas
Tarisio sold the ‘Kux, Castelbarco’ Stradivari viola for £2.52 million.
‘KUX, CASTELBARCO’ COURTESY TARISIO
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ANDREWBRADDOCK (Books, page 105) teaches viola at Western
SOUNDPOST
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FRONT
Next steps
Newsand events from around the world this month
OBITUARIES
DAVID DALTON American violist and teacher David Johnson
Slow growth
PREMIERE of the MONTH
COMPETITIONS
Ivan Skanavi Nina Bernat Antoine Tamestit SKANAVI PHOTO
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DOUBLE BASS BOW
ALL WOUND UP
Corelli Strings has released two new tensions of
IN SHAPE
The carbon-fibre Pyramid case from Wiseman Cases can
Life lessons
The American violinist and music director for the Academy of St Martin in the Fields discusses his varied experiences with teachers and the importance of learning from everyone
THE SEARCH FOR IDENTITY
Are we witnessing a golden age for new violin concertos, or simply too much of a good thing? Peter Quantrill argues that while some composers are carrying on a fine tradition, others seem to have lost something along the way
Something to smile about
Tim Homfray attended the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in the graceful Polish city of Poznań, and discovered an impressive collection of competitors during the final rounds
FEATURES
‘ON A CELLO, YOU CAN DO BIG THINGS’
The cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca combines French style with a questing and curious musical spirit. He speaks to Charlotte Gardner about his influences and his new album, Legacy
COATS OF MANY COLOURS
The instruments of the old Italians had a fine array of varnishes, but how they were made has always been a mystery. Pierre Flavetta reveals the results of his historical research into the colourants and methods available to the luthiers of Stradivari’s day
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Lucien Capet, born 150 years ago, rose from childhood poverty in Paris to become one of the most influential violinists, quartet leaders and pedagogues of the 20th century. Tully Potter examines his life and enduring legacy
AN ABUNDANCE OF CHOICE
British violist Timothy Ridout speaks to Carlos María Solare about adapting and recording Lionel Tertis’s arrangement of the Elgar Cello Concerto, and his discovery of a little-performed work by Bloch
IN LOVE WITH MUSIC
It’s four decades since she launched her professional career, and Midori’s joy, positivity and creativity remain undimmed. Thomas May discovers how the violinist’s remarkable range of commitments, both on and off stage, reflects her belief in art’s power to transform
COMPUTER ASSISTED
A CNC machine is becoming a regular sight in luthiers’ workshops, but using one effectively is an art in itself. Yann Poulain reveals his method for roughing out the arching of the front and back plates using the technology
REGULARS
HENDRICK AERNINCK
IN FOCUS A close look at the work of great and unusual makers
Cleaning and repairing surfaces before closing an instrument top
TRADESECRETS Makers reveal their special techniques
DAVID AYACHE
MYSPACE A peek into lutherie workshops around the world
A new take on an old classic
MAKINGMATTERS Points of interest to violin and bow makers
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MASTERCLASS
Finding your voice on the viola
Thoughts on shifting and articulation
CONCERTS
Your monthly critical round-up of performances, recordings and publications
RECORDINGS
ABEL Cello Concertos: in C major, in B
BOOKS
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From the ARCHIVE
Author and luthier Robert Alton rails against ‘The Amateur Violin Expert’ – even reserving a few harsh words for the professional expert as well
JORDI SAVALL
Recording Schubert’s Eighth and Ninth symphonies after a lifetime of earlier works was an intriguing challenge for the veteran Catalan–Spanish gambist and conductor
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