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Episode 09: Anne Akiko Meyers on new commissions Aug 26, 2021

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Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers speaks about commissioning works and cadenzas, pairing the old with the new and how she works closely with composers. Ahead of her premiere performance of 'Fandango' by Arturo Marquez, she speaks about the uniqueness of mariachi style and technique.

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Excerpt of 'Fantasia' by Rautavaara used with permission from Anne Akiko Meyers

Photo credit: David Zentz

Episode 08: Christian Li's life as a young violinist Aug 19, 2021

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Ahead of his album release ‘The Four Seasons,’ 13-year-old violinist Christian Li speaks with online editor Davina Shum about his life as a young musician: his practice routine, warm-up exercises, pre-performance routines, as well as what he likes to get up to when he’s not playing the violin.

Christian is a student of Dr Robin Wilson, head of violin at the Australian National Academy of Music.

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Excerpt of Concerto No.4 in F minor RV 297 ‘Winter’ I. Allegro non molto used with permission from Christian Li and Decca Classics

Christian Li violin

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Howard Penny cello

Donald Nicolson harpsichord

Nicholas Pollock lute

Photo credit: Albert Comper

Episode 07: Hannah Roberts on studies and etudes Aug 12, 2021

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This episode features Hannah Roberts - principal cellist of Manchester Camerata and professor of cello at Royal Northern College of Music and Royal Academy of Music. She speaks to online editor (and fellow cellist) Davina Shum about incorporating studies and etudes in playing and teaching.

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Live recording of Frank Bridge Sonata for cello and piano used with permission from Hannah Roberts.

Hannah Roberts, cello

Simon Parkin, piano

Episode 06: Johannes Moser on the Elgar Cello Concerto Aug 05, 2021

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Cellist Johannes Moser chats to online editor Davina Shum about the emotional rollercoaster that is the Elgar Cello Concerto, as well as playing with quality projection and an Olympian setup ahead of his performance at the BBC Proms on 9 August.

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Excerpt of Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato used with permission from Johannes Moser and PENTATONE.

Elgar and Tchaikovsky

Artist: Johannes Moser

Conductor: Andrew Manze

Orchestra: L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

PTC 5186570

Photo credit: Manfred Esser-Haenssler Classic

Episode 05: Hsin-Yun Huang's philosophies on playing and teaching Jul 29, 2021

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Hsin-Yun Huang is a violist on the faculty of the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music. In conversation with The Strad's online editor Davina Shum, she shares her philosophies that help inform her playing and teaching.

Hsin-Yun has written an article about the parallels between Chinese calligraphy and string playing, which features in our August 2021 issue. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3BMckep

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Photo credit: Raymond Huang

Episode 04: Francesca Dego on playing 'Il Cannone' Jul 22, 2021

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Violinist and The Strad March 2021 cover star Francesca Dego speaks to Davina Shum about her experiences of playing Paganini's old violin: the Guarneri 'del Gesù' 'Il Cannone'.

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Photo credit: Patrick Allen

Episode 03: Benjamin Baker on performing solo Bach Jul 15, 2021

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Violinist Benjamin Baker speaks about performing all six sonatas and partitas by Bach, as well as how playing solo Bach can inform his playing of contemporary works, and vice versa.

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Photo credit: Kaupo Kikkas

Episode 02: Maja Bugge’s five tips for teaching improvisation Jul 08, 2021

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Cellist Maja Bugge shares her top five tips for teaching improvisation and composition to string players.

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'Shelter' by Maja Bugge used with permission from the artist.

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Episode 01: Lisa Batiashvili on the Sibelius Violin Concerto Jul 02, 2021

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Strad podcast. Violinist Lisa Batiashvili speaks to online editor of The Strad Davina Shum ahead of her performance of the Sibelius violin concerto for Audi Summer Concerts. Listen to hear Lisa’s personal insights on the piece, advice for violinists new to the piece and what it’s like to perform during a pandemic.

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Excerpt of Sibelius violin concerto in D minor, first movement used with permission from Lisa Batiashvili.

Tchaikovsky/Sibelius

Lisa Batiashvili
Staatskapelle Berlin
Daniel Barenboim

UPC: 00028947960386

Photo: Chris Singer