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The article examines the life and work of Soviet violinist Leonid Kogan who was born on November 14, 1924. Topics include comments on how Kogan played his violin, the allegations and rumors about Kogan by critics in Great Britain, how he started playing violin, his official debut performance in 1941 with the Brahms Concerto, and his career highlights.

The article presents information from an interview with American violinist Rachel Barton Pine about the artistic integrity in everything she does. Topics include the release of her new recording of Arcangelo Corelli's Violin Sonatas op.5 in September 2024 on Cedille Records, the element of thrash metal in her performance of Baroque music, her use of improvisation in her live performances, and the notable features of her Corelli recording.

The article focuses on the illustrious career and musical philosophy of violinist Régis Pasquier, who celebrates his upcoming 80th birthday. Topics include his rich musical lineage and early influences, his diverse experiences as a performer, teacher, and juror, and his belief in the necessity of being a "complete" musician.

The article explores violinist Ray Chen's career and mission to connect people through music. Topics discussed include Chen's launch of the Tonic musicians' app for community building and practice motivation, his use of online social media to share masterclasses, violin technique and his life as a soloist, and the release of his solo album which plays composer Erich Korngold's Violin Concerto. Also highlighted are his winning of the Menuhin Competition and his playing of Stradivari instruments.

The article focuses on Daniel Rowland's multifaceted career as a violinist, encompassing his roles as a soloist, festival director, and chamber musician. Topics include his international background and personal connections, the formation and evolution of the Arethusa Quartet, and his passionate approach to music and recordings.

The article focuses on Samuel Grimson, a British violinist whose career was tragically cut short by a wartime injury but who later co-authored a seminal book on violin technique. Topics include his dramatic wartime injury and recovery, his contributions to violin pedagogy through his book Modern Violin-Playing , and his innovative inventions and engineering work, including early patents for a musical rhythm device and an ergonomic fingerboard design.

The article focuses on violinist Augustin Hadelich's unique musical journey, blending influences from his European roots with American techniques, leading to a distinct and personal sound. Topics discussed include his unconventional musical upbringing, the importance of mentorship, and his approach to maintaining a diverse repertoire while staying connected to his musical roots.

The article delves into a technique employed by violinist Nicolas Dupont, focusing on practicing in perfect 5ths intervals to enhance various aspects of violin technique. It also discusses the origins of this method, its application in teaching, and its benefits for both students and teachers, particularly in addressing left-hand positioning and muscle memo.

The article delves into the intricacies of Brahms's Violin Sonata No. 2, focusing on the first movement, offering insights into its composition, thematic elements, and performance nuances. It emphasizes the vocal qualities embedded within the piece, offers technical advice for violinists approaching the work, and discusses interpretative considerations in collaboration with a pianist.

The article focuses on the enduring friendship and mutual respect between American violinist Maud Powell and Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, highlighting Powell's pioneering role in recognizing and championing Sibelius's Violin Concerto in D minor. Topics include Powell's initial encounter with Sibelius in 1914, her dedicated study and performance of the concerto, and the challenges and triumphs she faced in introducing the masterpiece to American audiences.

The article focuses on the renowned Stradivari violin known as the 'Boissier, Sarasate,' examining its historical significance and preservation. Topics include the violin's features, Sarasate's ownership, and efforts to document and analyze the instrument through measurements, tests, and acoustic analysis. The article also delves into Sarasate's life, his unique approach to repertoire, and his contributions as both a violinist and composer.

The article outlines elements that must be addressed to make progress when teaching violin to students who have inherited the habits of their previous teacher. Topics discussed include guiding a student with a process-oriented mindset, set-ups and individuality when it comes to the physicality of instrument playing, role of the teacher in mapping basic anatomical structure and positioning, the need to dispel myths and legends about stance, and coordination of the right and left hands.

The article explores the expressive and mature writing of a young composer who had already been hailed as the future of music. Topics include sonata written by Robert Schumann, Albert Dietrich, and Johannes Brahms as a surprise gift for their friend, the renowned violinist Joseph Joachim, importance of dynamics and articulation in the beginning of the piece, and the use of repetition and contrast to build intensity and dynamics.

The article presents the discussion on Leonkoro Quartet's procession of prizes and awards in 2022. Topics include group took first prize at major quarter competitions in London and Bordeaux, received richly endowed awards from rhe Jurgen Ponto Foundation and the Meriro String Instruments Trust; and receiving remote coaching from Madrid with Gunter Pichler, first violinist of the Alban Berg Quartet throughout that group's 38-year life.

The article focuses on Randall Goosby, a talented violinist, his career, and his commitment to promoting diversity and outreach in classical music. Topics discussed include his upbringing, dedication to mentoring students from underserved communities, and his advocacy for music by black composers in the classical repertoire.

The article focuses on the challenge faced by "War Horse" composer Adrian Sutton in recording the new violin concerto he wrote for violin soloist Fenella Humphreys. Topics include the completion of the violin concerto in 2023 and its first performance at the Southbank Centre in England in June, Sutton's cancer diagnosis in 2022, his successful career in commercial music, writing for television, radio and theatre, and the reason for the logistical challenge of recording his violin concerto.

The article evaluates Violinist Alexi Kenney's masterclass at the Bowdoin International Music Festival, emphasizing his effective teaching style.

The article discusses the finals of the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition held in Brussels, Belgium on May 27 to June 1, which featured violinists from around the world. Topics discussed include American violinist Hana Chang's performance of "Variations litaniques," Ukrainian artist Dmytro Udovychenko's winning of the top award, and American artist Elli Choi's performance which resulted to her winning the third prize.

The article focuses on the importance of thoughtful bow distribution in violin playing, emphasizing its direct impact on musical expression. Topics include planning bow distribution for phrases, developing an understanding of the whole piece, and practical exercises for mastering different parts of the bow. The article also provides tips for teachers to guide students in becoming independent problem solvers in their practice.

The article focuses on the analysis and interpretation of the first movement of Dvorak's Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53. It delves into various aspects of this musical composition, offering insights into its structure, themes, technical challenges, and historical context. It further highlights the importance of Czech culture, especially its tradition of violinist-composers, in shaping their perspective on Dvorak's Violin Concerto.

The article focuses on the life and career of Jacques Thibaud, a renowned violinist. It explores his background, musical family, early training, and his journey to becoming a celebrated violinist. It discusses his performances, collaborations with other musicians, and his contributions to the world of classical music.

The article focuses on Nicola Benedetti, a Scottish violinist and the director of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF). It discusses her role as the first woman and the first Scot to hold this position, as well as her background as a renowned violinist. It also explores the significance of Benedetti's role and her commitment to fostering dialogue and interaction within the festival's themes and performances.

The article focuses on Edith Cnockaert's experience as a violin student at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel in Brussels, Belgium.

The article focuses on violinist Alina Ibragimova, highlighting her versatile and passionate approach to music. Topics include her eclectic repertoire, recent performance challenges, and her early musical training and influences. It discusses her diverse repertoire, recent performance experiences, and early musical education and inspirations.

The article focuses on German violinist Carolin Widmann's thoughts on live performance post-pandemic and commitment to new music. It discusses artists after the pandemic and ambivalence about the label of contemporary music specialist. It reports on it is experience with audiences and contemporary music and how it believes that contemporary music has lost it is audience.

The article focuses on teaching violinists how to improve their bow landings, emphasizing the importance of arm movement, wrist and finger control, and bow angle for creating different tonal qualities in Mozart's music. It mentions tips for both students and teachers on mastering this technique and understanding the physics behind it.

The article discusses the life and legacy of French violinists Lucien Capet including his rising from childhood poverty in Paris and becoming one of the most influential violinist of the twentieth century; his music education in the Paris Conservatoire; and forming his own Capet String Quartet which performances gained him fame.

The article features violinist Daniel Pioro. Topics discussed include his commitment to lead by example, his family background, the kind of music making he enjoys and the kind that he wants to avoid, his appearances at the programs of his Southbank Centre in London, England, and his dedication to the music of the Baroque period.

The article discusses the life, career, and accomplishments of violinist and composer Felix Yaniewicz. Topics explored include his debut as a soloist in 1787 with the Concert Spirituel in Paris, France, his significant contribution to the establishment of the Edinburgh Musical Festival in Scotland in 1815, and the way he acknowledged his Polish background in the composition of his third violin concerto.

A personal narrative from violinist Thomas Eisner is presented which explores his experience of performing music by composer Richard Wagner in the orchestra of the 2022 Bayreuth Festival in Germany.

The article discusses the life, career, and accomplishments of Czech violinist Pavel Šporcl. Topics explored include his reputation in the Czech Republic as a musician and recognition earned by his music recordings, his music education particularly violin lessons under Czech violin teacher Václav Snítil, and the blue violin he commissioned from Czech luthier Jan Špidlen.

An excerpt from an article about Spanish violinist and conductor Enrique Fernández Arbós, published in the November 1894 issue of "Strad," is presented.

The article announces the winners of various violin competitions from around the world as of November 2024, including Russian-born violinist Boris Brovtsyn at the London Classic Violin Competition and Polish violinist Sara Dragan at the Princess Astrid International Music Competition.

An introduction is presented wherein the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics, including an interview with U.S. violinist Rachel Barton Pine about her musicianship, advice on techniques from violist Jordan Bak and interviews with cellists Astrid Schween and Alisa Weilerstein.

The article evaluates the premiere of Violinists Kebra-Seyoun Charles's Nightlife Concerto for double bass and orchestra, inspired by life in New York.

The article announces winners in several music competitions including Austrian violinist Maria Sotriffer in the Ysaye International Violin Competition, Belgium-based trio Ayres Extemporae in the York International Young Artists Competition, and Austrian violinist Leonhard Baumgartner in the Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition.

This section offers news briefs about stringed instrument players on topics including Brazilian cellist Antonio Meneses' brain tumor diagnosis and social media scam targeting American violinist Itzhak Perlman.

The article reports that international landscape for teaching lutherie changed in recent years with new institutions starting up and younger tutors coming in. Topics include examines for students choosing between different violin making schools in Europe and the U.S. there are plenty of factors to consider and there are basics such as fee levels and whether the institution is public or private.

The article focuses on violinist violist Pinchas Zukerman and his past, a new master class series at Meadows School of the Arts and his hopes for the future of technology in string teaching. Topics include examines reminisces about Gregor Piatigorsky joining him and colleagues including Daniel Barenboim and Perlman to play some chamber music.

The article focuses on Russian violist and pedagogue Yuri Kramarov who was one of the most important Soviet-era musicians. Topics include examines Kramarov soon emerged as a star under the tutelage of Levitin as quickly gaining prominence as a viola soloist and in 1951, he and Victor Liberman were featured as soloists in Mozart Sinfonia concertante under the direction of Yevgeny Mravinsky.

The article reports that the northern Italian city of Mantua was ruled by the House of Gonzaga. Topics include examines the family tree includes many illustrious names, but that of its tenth and final duke, Ferdinanda Carlo, was hardly one of them and he is remembered for having been the employer and mentor of one of the greatest violin makers in history who is Pietro Guarneri also known as Pietro of Mantua.

The article discusses views of several musicians on various technical and musical tools related to stringed instrument music on the verge of being lost. Topics include the lack of use of Menuhin slide started by violinist Yehudi Menuhin by violinists today; and a shift in music teaching towards the precision of intonation and articulation.

The article presents updates on classical music competitions as of August 2024. Ukrainian violinist Dmytro Udovychenko has been awarded the grand prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition. The Fibonacci Quartet has won the first prize in the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition. The Frank Schubert and Modern Music International Chamber Music Competition for piano trios aged 35 and under will be held in February 2025.