The Strad
Archived since
January 2014
138 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 celebrate 50 years of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the 90th birthday of composer Terry Riley. There’s a look at 18th-century instrumental innovations, while Tanja Tetzlaff hands on her Life Lessons. Plus Baiba Skride’s Sentimental Work and our annual Accessories brochure.
Subjects: Classical, Music, String, Violin
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- First Issue: January 2014
- Latest Issue: June 2025
- Issue Count: 138
- Published: Monthly
