No. 285, January 2019
Special Focus: Lorenzo Storioni
Acts of Service
Violinist Vijay Gupta discusses the healing power of music and the mutual rewards of working with Street Symphony
By Roman Cho
L.A. Story
During its centennial season, the L.A. Phil has its eyes on the horizon
By Megan Westberg
Time After Time
A new chapter begins in the tumultuous life of the ‘Ames, Totenberg’ Stradivari
By Brian Wise
A Bridge to Cremona’s Past
The work of Lorenzo Storioni represented the connection between two generations of Cremonese makers
By Philip J. Kass
Storioni Style
Characteristics that generally define Storioni’s instruments
By Philip J. Kass
Market Watch
Storioni’s instruments have always been popular with players, which has supported their value over time
By Philip J. Kass
Editor’s Note
News & Notes
Esa-Pekka Salonen joins the Colburn School faculty; plus Milestones; 5 Minutes with . . . American String Quartet violinist Laurie Carney, and more
Letter from New Zealand
Cellist Miranda Wilson’s journey to her homeland
Shop Talk
Violin maker Andrew Carruthers on the heart and soul of violin making
What’s in the Case?
Cellist Pablo Ferrández on the 1696 ‘Lord Aylesford’ Strad
Tales of the Trade
The Despiau Chevalets company combines passion and skill
Your Instrument
A cautionary tale: Never put your faith in a label
New Products
Warchal releases new set of strings for violin
Rep Prep
Rediscovering the delights of Louise Farrenc’s Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 46
Stage & Studio
How to make a master class a positive experience for student and audience
REVIEWS
For the Record: Cellist Robert deMaine on working through perfectionism and releasing his Haydn recording. On Record: Yo-Yo Ma revisits the Bach Suites for Solo Cello, and more.
