Galleries
Sparks, joy and sunlight: Academy of St Martin in the Fields launches new season with cellist Anastasia Kobekina
A lively baroque-infused programme set the scene for the ensembleâs first concert of its 2024/25 season
The bows of Richard Otto GlÀsel
A selection of bows by the German-born bow maker (1885-1931), whose work exhibits the influence of Claude Thomassin and other French artisans of the era
Gallery: festival dedicated to luthier Hans JĂłhannsson concludes in Iceland
âEchoes of the Agesâ profiled the 43-year career of the Icelandic violin maker, who has made over 300 instruments
In Focus: the 1696 Stradivari âArchintoâ viola
John Dilworth praises the archetypal beauty of Stradivariâs âArchintoâ viola, a magical example of form and aesthetic
The Strad in Cremona
Take a trip to Cremona with pictures of The Strad teamâs recent visit to the Cremona Musica exhibition
In Focus: a 1622 Brothers Amati Cello
In this article from the Stradâs June 2014 issue, Christopher Reuning examines an elegant masterpiece of delicacy and strength
From the Archive: a violin by J.B. Guadagnini, Parma 1769
This illustration of a violin by J.B. Guadagnini was published in The Strad, November 1938. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
From the Archive: a violin by J.B. Guadagnini, Turin, 1780, the âLouis Spohrâ
This illustration of the âLouis Spohrâ Guadagnini was published in The Strad, March 1962. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs:
Photo gallery: the decorated instruments of Leonardo Frigo
The Italian artistâs exhibition âInfernusâ runs at Vicenzaâs Basilica Palladiana until 31 August
âThematic instrumentsâ by Brazilian luthier Saulo Dantas-Barreto
In this gallery we feature âthematic instrumentsâ by Brazilian luthier Saulo Dantas-Barreto, made for both musicians and art collectors.
From the Archive: a viola of the Gofriller School, Venice c.1700-10
An illustration of a viola of the Gofriller School published in The Strad, February 1962
Violin Society of America: 2019 Convention
Dallas, Texas, was the setting for the VSAâa annual congress, where Sam Zygmuntowicz gave the keynote speech
From the Archive: the âGeneral Kydâ Stradivarius violin, Cremona, 1714
This illustration of the âGeneral Kydâ Stradivarius was published in The Strad, January 1962. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
Cello stolen on Paris-Le Mans train
The instrument, built by Parisian luthier Charles Coquet in 2012, was taken yesterday afternoon
From the Archive: a Joseph Rocca violin, 1836
This illustration of a Joseph Rocca violin was published in The Strad, May 1938. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs
