All Competitions articles – Page 14
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How do you prepare for a concerto competition?
Performing as a soloist with an orchestra can be a nerve-wracking experience, particularly for competition finalists who have very little rehearsal time. Pauline Harding talks to jury members, conductors and soloists about how to prepare
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Prizes awarded at the 2022 Tokyo International Viola Competition
Korean violist Hayang Park takes home first prize along with JPY 1,000,000 (£6,000)
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17-year-old violinist takes victory at 8th Sendai International Violin Competition
Japanese violinist Lina Nakano takes the top prize of JPY 3,000,000 (US$29,000) in her home country
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Hayoung Choi wins 2022 Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition
Choi wins the top prize of €25,000, plus numerous concert opportunities in Belgium and abroad
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Violinist Aaron Rosand on how to succeed in competitions and auditions
The American virtuoso covers technical issues including accuracy, rhythm, intonation and vibrato, and also discusses musical authenticity and practice. From 2016
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How to prepare for a competition: Valentino Worlitzsch, Pacem in Terris Competition
The cellist won the €10,000 first prize at the 2014 Pacem in Terris competition in Bayreuth, Germany, and was a prizewinner at the 2015 Emanuel Feuermann Competition. He shares his success strategies
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How to prepare for a competition: Sam Suggs, ISB Double Bass Performance Competition
The double bass player won the $2,500 first prize at the ISB Double Bass Performance Competition in Fort Collins, CO, US, in June 2015. Here, he recalls the lead up to his competition victory
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How to prepare for a competition: Andrea Burger, Tokyo International Viola Competition
The violist recalls the strategies that led to her victory in June 2015
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How to prepare for a competition: Queen Elisabeth winning violinist Ji Young Lim
The violinist won the competition in Brussels in May 2015, receiving €25,000, concert performances and the loan of the ‘Huggins’ Stradivarius for four years.
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Violin and cello contestants announced for George Ensecu International Competition
12 violinists and 11 cellists have been selected to participate in the semi finals, which will take place in September 2022
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‘The good news keeps coming’: Leonkoro Quartet scoops victory at Bordeaux, signs management deal
Never out of The Strad headlines for long, the Berlin-based Leonkoro Quartet has added to its recent success stories with a competition victory and a management deal
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Inmo Yang wins 2022 Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
The Korean violinist wins a host of prizes, including a €30,000 cash prize and loan of a Guadagnini violin
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Cello quartet among winners of Concert Artists Guild competition
The Galvin Cello Quartet will join the CAG roster, as well as receive support for professional development
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Finalists announced for the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
Six violinists will progress to the final rounds held from 27 to 29 May
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Prizes awarded at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
The New York-based Terra Quartet took home the Grand Prize of $10,000, plus the Gold Medal prize worth $3,500
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International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition continues with second round this week
18 violinists have been selected to progress following the first round held 18 to 21 May
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Finalists selected for the 2022 Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition
Twelve cellists will compete in the final rounds taking place each evening from 30 May to 4 June, for the chance to win €25,000
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Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition 2022 names 24 semi-finalists
The semi-final rounds take place from Monday 16 May until Saturday 21 May, with contestants playing for the chance to win the top prize of €25,000 in the final round
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Prizes awarded at the Janigro Junior International Cello Competition
The competition for young cellists up to 21 years of age was held from 19 to 24 April
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Competitors announced for the Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition
41 violinists under the age of 31 will have the chance to scoop first prize of €50,000 in October this year