A youthful spirit: violinist Johan Dalene The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the December 2025 issue starring Swedish violinist Johan Dalene, who has released his sixth album at the age of only 25.
The Strad is a must-read for anyone with a passion for the string world. Founded in 1889, the magazine provides information, photographs and reviews of instruments, related feature articles and news, and information about concerts.
In the December issue, the young Swedish violin virtuoso Johan Dalene speaks to Jessica Duchen about his evolution as a musician, his passion for contemporary music and his latest album that pairs the Bruch and Mendelssohn concertos.
