The Strad  |  November 2025
In an American-themed issue. we talk to legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman for his 80th birthday and celebrate the life and career of Paul Hindemith. There’s an interview with the Calidore Quartet and a look at the US bow makers of the 1920s. Plus a Brahms Masterclass and violinist Melissa White’s Life Lessons.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Strad November 2025.