14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (427+ words) The German violinist on connecting with audiences and staying true to your convictions G'nter Pichler conducting Becker-Bender at the Konzerthaus Vienna in 2008 One way to keep this freshness is to be creative in your practice. That time alone is such…...

14+ hour, 20+ min ago  (424+ words) The Strad Issue: April2026 Description: Live recordings from an esteemed cellist prove a mixed bag Works: Shostakovich: Cello Concertos nos.1 and 2 Performing with the good and great, Russian cellist Alexander Kniazev has certainly enjoyed an illustrious career. These live recordings, though,…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (470+ words) The Strad Issue: April2026 Description: A snapshot of 1920s Budapest proves irresistible Musicians: Hague String Trio Works: Frid: String Trio op.1; Duo for violin and cello "Kan-Ti. Hermann: String Trio. Sz'kely:String Trio Catalogue number: COBRA RECORDS 0096 This lovingly presented album provides…...

11+ hour, 6+ min ago  (497+ words) The unique instrument was donated by former band member Mel Gale Left to right: Mik Kaminski, Mel Gale and Bev Bevan |bcu.ac.uk The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) has received the donation of a unique silver electric cello from…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (304+ words) Belgian double bassist Catharina Feyen assumes the role Double bassist Catharina Feyen The BBC Philharmonic has announced the appointment of Belgian double bassist Catharina Feyen as its second principal double bass. The orchestra also welcomed Gwyn Owen as third principal…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (307+ words) Peter Quantrill finds a mix of new commissions and old favourites at the Royal Albert Hall this season Goosby sounded more at home in the luscious French Wagnerisme of Chausson's Po'me. As in the First-Night Prom, there was a perceptible…...

10+ hour, 25+ min ago  (290+ words) Three string players or groups are among the seven winners Originally from'S'o Paulo, Brazil, Guido Sant'Anna was the first South American violinist to win the Fritz Kreisler International Competition. He currently studies at the Kronberg Academy under Mihaela Martin. Opus13'comprises…...

8+ hour, 17+ min ago  (381+ words) The violinist, born in December 2010, receives2,000,000 (9,500) and a loan of a Stradivari violin TheMunetsugu Angel Violin Competition has announced its results. South Korean violinistJenny Hyeonjeong Lee, aged 15, was awarded first prize. She wins2,000,000 (9,500) and a loan of the 1697 "Rainville" Stradivari violin. She…...

14+ hour, 21+ min ago  (388+ words) The Strad Issue: April2026 Description: A further volume of out-of-the-way Haydn proves seductive Works: Haydn: Treasures from the Eszterh'za Palace vol.3: Baryton Trios nos.26, 50, 57, 72, 80 and 82 Catalogue number: NAXOS 8574708 The cover art shows the baryton, slightly smaller than the cello, with six…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (424+ words) Social media was filled with jokes yesterday" here are some of The Strad's favourites from the string world! Yesterday was that day of the year again, when every news story and press release must be vetted and regarded with suspicion....