The Strad

The Strad is a monthly magazine from the UK that focuses on classical music, specifically string instruments like the cello, violin, and viola. Catering to both amateur and professional musicians, it was established in 1889. The magazine features a variety of content, including reviews of instruments, stunning photographs, and insightful articles about music-related topics and events. Readers can find helpful tips on playing techniques, profiles of top musicians, and master classes from renowned instructors. Additionally, it covers the art of instrument making, such as the work of luthiers, as well as information about orchestras and music schools.

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Peter Sheppard Skærved, Kreutzer Quartet: Saxton

3 weeks ago | thestrad.com | David Kettle

Committed performances celebrate a long-time musical friendship The Strad Issue: June 2025 Description: Committed performances celebrate a long-time musical friendship Musicians: Peter Sheppard Skærved (violin) Kreutzer Quartet Works: Saxton: String Quartets: no.3, no.4; Sonata for solo violin ‘Reflections in Time’ Catalogue number: MÉTIER MEX77138 Now 71, Robert Saxton surely counts as one of Britain’s elder statesmen of composition, with a distinguished parallel career in academia.
Yo-Yo Ma: Shostakovich

3 weeks ago | thestrad.com | Peter Quantrill

An A-lister line-up proves a mixed bag on this anniversary celebration The Strad Issue: June 2025 Description: An A-lister line-up proves a mixed bag on this anniversary celebration Musicians: Yo-Yo Ma (cello) Boston Symphony Orchestra/Andris Nelsons Works: Shostakovich: Cello Concertos nos.1 and 2 Catalogue number: DG 4866949 The decades of experience Yo-Yo Ma brings to this music tells from the outset in the offhand, almost downbeat start to the First Concerto, all the better to build a...
Diotima Quartet: Boulez

1 month ago | thestrad.com | Peter Quantrill

A contribution to Boulez’s centenary casts fresh ears on the master The Strad Issue: May 2025 Description: A contribution to Boulez’s centenary casts fresh ears on the master Musicians: Diotima Quartet Works: Boulez: Livre pour cordes Catalogue number: PENTATONE PTC5187360 In a letter to Stockhausen, the 20-something Boulez talked about ‘blowing up’ the string quartet, the way he had blown up sonata form in his previous work, the Second Piano Sonata.
Emmanuele Baldini: Mignone

Mar 14, 2025 | thestrad.com | Peter Quantrill

A fitting tribute to a charismatic Brazilian The Strad Issue: March 2025 Description: A fitting tribute to a charismatic Brazilian Musicians: Emmanuele Baldini (violin) Lucas Thomazinho (piano) Works: Mignone: Violin Sonatas Catalogue number: NAXOS 8.574595 The São Paulo-born Francisco Mignone (1897–1986) wrote five violin sonatas, in whole or part, but numbered only the last three.
The Strad News - Australian Chamber Orchestra announces 2025 Emerging Artists | The Strad

Feb 3, 2025 | thestrad.com | Mehmet Gökhan Bağcı

Six string players have been selected to take part in the orchestra’s programme in its anniversary year
Malion Quartet: Departure

Jan 10, 2025 | thestrad.com | Tim Homfray

A quartet to watch, as this inventive programme proves The Strad Issue: January 2025 Description: A quartet to watch, as this inventive programme proves Musicians: Malion Quartet Works: Beethoven: String Quartet in F major op.59. no.1 ‘Rasumovsky’.
Mischa Elman: Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi

Jan 10, 2025 | thestrad.com | Tully Potter

A journey down memory lane in the company of a great violinist The Strad Issue: January 2025 Description: A journey down memory lane in the company of a great violinist Musicians: Mischa Elman (violin) New Symphony Orchestra/Lawrance Collingwood, London Symphony Orchestra, chamber orchestra/John Barbirolli Works: Bach: Violin Concerto BWV1042. Beethoven: Romances nos.1 and 2. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto.
Ji-Yoon Park: Fauré

Jan 10, 2025 | thestrad.com | Charlotte Gardner

A fine addition to 2024’s Fauré celebrations The Strad Issue: January 2025 Description: A fine addition to 2024’s Fauré celebrations Musicians: Ji-Yoon Park (violin) Laurent Wagschal (piano) Works: Fauré: Complete Works for Violin and Piano: Violin Sonatas nos.1 and 2, Romance, Morceau de lecture, Andante, Berceuse Catalogue number: INDÉSENS IC054 When much of Fauré’s music has hitherto fallen strangely under the radar, last year’s centenary shone a much-needed light on some of the more...
Gabriel Schwabe: Beethoven

Jan 10, 2025 | thestrad.com | Robin Stowell

A Beethoven cycle concludes with aplomb The Strad Issue: January 2025 Description: A Beethoven cycle concludes with aplomb Musicians: Gabriel Schwabe (cello) Nicholas Rimmer (piano) Works: Beethoven: Complete Works for Cello and Piano Volume 2: Sonatas nos.3–5; Variations on ‘See the conqu’ring hero comes’ Catalogue number: NAXOS 8574530 These works fit conveniently into the three-period timeline traditionally associated with Beethoven’s composing career.
Diotima Quartet: Bruckner, Klose

Dec 5, 2024 | thestrad.com | Peter Quantrill

A master of the symphony turns inward to fine effect The Strad Issue: December 2024 Description: A master of the symphony turns inward to fine effect Musicians: Diotima Quartet Works: Bruckner: String Quartet in C minor; Rondo in C minor; Theme with Variations in E flat major.