Latest news – Page 51
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Bellowhead violinist Paul Sartin dies aged 51
The traditional violinist died unexpectedly on Wednesday 14 September
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Cremona - A place to play
Discover the Cremonese landscape in a curated itinerary from a musical point of view
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A tribute to HM The Queen from Eric Wang, concertmaster, Commonwealth Orchestras
The violinist shares his appreciation for the late monarch’s support at numerous performances throughout his career
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Violinist Nicole Wendl appointed executive director of the Tanglewood Institute
The American violinist will lead the summer training programme for 14 to 20-year-olds at the Boston University campus
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Violinist Coco Tomita announced as a Lies Askonas Fellow
The BBC Young Musician 2020 string category winner will receive tailored mentorship under Askonas Holt management
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Semi-finalists announced in the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
16 semi-finalists will advance to the next round of the competition with a chance of winning prizes valued at over $350,000
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Violin prizes awarded at the 2022 George Enescu International Competition
Romanian violinist Maria Marica won first prize worth €15,000
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The Strad October 2022 issue is out now!
Dutch double bassist Rick Stotijn speaks about his quest for new repertoire, as well as his collaborative work
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Teenage leukaemia patient gifted a cello and lessons through charity
14-year-old Bethany will now receive a year’s worth of lessons and a brand-new cello through the charity Make-A-Wish
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New double bass appointment at Penn State
Patricia Weitzel takes up the role as assistant teaching professor for the new academic year
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: October 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Analysis October 2022: ‘Russia has control over the Siberian bow hair and isn’t moving much out’
Everything from Covid-19 to the ongoing situation in Russia has created a perfect storm for suppliers of good violin bow hair
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A tribute to luthier Juliet Barker (1934 - 2022)
Barker was one of the first female luthiers in the UK and a successful violin making teacher, as her son Christopher Beament recalls
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Winners announced at Trio di Trieste chamber music competition
The French ensemble Trio Pantoum scooped first prize, including cash and future concert opportunities
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Violinist Jorja Fleezanis has died aged 70
The American violinist and teacher was the longest-serving concertmaster in the history of the Minnesota Orchestra
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Violinist Ray Chen acquires a Strad
Chen announced he will play on the 1714 ‘Dolphin, ex-Heifetz’ Stradivari violin
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Cello prizes awarded at the 2022 George Enescu International Competition
Benjamin Kruithof won first prize worth €15,000
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String quartet prizes awarded at ARD International Music Competition
The London-based Barbican Quartet won first prize of €24,000, as well as the prize for a commissioned piece