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BlogsGeneva Lewis: the sport of chamber music
What can collaborating musicians learn from tennis players? Violinist and former junior tennis player Geneva Lewis shares how the mindset of adaptability, creativity and spontaneity can benefit players both in the concert hall and on the court
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BlogsCollaboration, communication and preparation: why the US Open mixed doubles champions are the ultimate chamber players
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori lifted the trophy at the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles tournament on Wednesday night, showcasing the best of their team player skills not unlike those required in chamber music. Cellist Davina Shum (and The Strad’s resident tennis nut) examines what musicians can learn from these ...
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NewsBras, travel woes, Olympian string players, and the end of TwoSet Violin: The Strad 2024 news round-up
We take a look at a selection of news stories from 2024 that put string players in headlines, often in unexpected ways
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BlogsWhat can string players learn from tennis players?
Strength of mentality, discipline, adaptability and an understanding of the basics are all skills that cross between the fields of tennis and string playing, writes cellist and tennis enthusiast Davina Shum
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NewsTennis superstar Novak Djokovic swaps racquet for the viola
The Olympic gold medallist has been spotted playing a Storioni viola with Julian Rachlin and Sarah McElravy, while on holiday in Croatia
