The Strad
Archived since
January 2014
139 issues
Modern Archive
Monthly
The Strad is the trusted and influential monthly string music magazine read by players, teachers and makers since 1890. It is essential reading for anyone in the string music world.
Along with the latest news, reviews and leading opinions, each month the magazine includes:
- Exclusive Masterclasses with commentary and sheet music annotated by international concert artists.
- In-depth articles examining important and unusual instruments by the master makers.
- Interviews with star string players and retrospectives on great musicians of the past.
- Reports on the latest advances in instrument research and technology.
Latest issue
We examine the 1730 ‘Farina’ cello by Montagnana, and pay tribute to instrument expert Charles Beare, who died in April. There’s a look at adventurous US string quartets and an interview with British violinist–composer Adam Summerhayes. Plus a Dvořák Masterclass with Camden Shaw of the Dover Quartet.
Subjects: Classical, Music, String, Violin
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- First Issue: January 2014
- Latest Issue: July 2025
- Issue Count: 139
- Published: Monthly
