Janine Jansen
The Dutch violinist talks about her ambitious project to make a recording using twelve Stradivari violins
Historical varnishes
Comparing the varnish recipes for instruments from the 16th to the mid-18th centuries
Jacqueline du Pré
Film-maker Christopher Nupen recalls his time with the cellist
Tianjin Juilliard School
The conservatoire’s first branch campus is now open for business
The Strad Calendar 2022
Masterpieces from the Dutch Musical Instruments Foundation
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Masterclass
Julia Fischer discusses Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
Making Matters
How different types of ultraviolet light can be used in lutherie
Technique
Trills and embellishments
Sentimental Work
Cross-genre violinist Tim Kliphuis