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Michael Foyle takes violin professor role in Cologne
The former winner of the Netherlands Violin Competition will begin his new role alongside his existing professorship at the Royal Academy of Music
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The Strad December 2021 issue is out now!
Our December issue features an in-depth look at the Venetian double bass, with examples from the city-state’s finest makers
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Violin professor pleads guilty for sexually exploiting a minor
Stephen Shipps has pleaded guilty to transporting a 16-year-old girl across state lines for sex in 2002
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Analysis December 2021: Under the spotlight
This month, the future of UK conservatoire education will be discussed at a London conference. How can educators best help their students to become 21st-century musicians? By Peter Somerford
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: December 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Spektral Quartet to disband after 2021/22 season
’Over time, we’ve come to realise that our paths are leading us in different directions…this is the best decision for the four of us, and therefore also for Spektral’
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Edgar Francis wins Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition
Second and third prizes were awarded to Noga Shaham and Haneul Park respectively
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Luthier and daughter tortured and killed over Stradivari violin collection
62-year-old luthier Bernard von Bredow and his 14-year-old daughter were found dead with the suspected motive linked to theft of Von Bredow’s rare instrument collection
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Cleveland Orchestra announces new appointments
The orchestra’s new selections include updated personnel in the double bass and viola sections
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Violinists Tasmin Little and Jennifer Pike to share the stage in conversation
The Royal Philharmonic Society will host a free event featuring the two violinists on Monday 29 November in London
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Celebrating Felix Yaniewicz: Polish-Lithuanian violinist and composer
An early 19th-century piano signed by the musician and co-founder of the first Edinburgh Music Festival has been restored and will be on display in Edinburgh
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Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation awards ensemble prizes for 2021
Polish ensemble Spółdzielnia Muzyczna and the UK Explore Ensemble will receive €75,000 to further their artistic and professional work in contemporary music
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City Music Foundation announces 2021 CMF Artists
Eleven artists will enjoy a two-year professional and artistic development programme
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Violist Peter Collyer appointed head of music and learning at Benslow Music
He takes up the post of head of music and learning following a leadership role at Morley College
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Semi-finalists announced for Cecil Aronowitz International Viola Competition
Following the opening of the competition last Saturday, eight semi-finalists will continue onto the next round on 10 November
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Violinist Dmitry Gerikh has died
The long-standing member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra was 71
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Prizes awarded at IsangYun Violin Competition
US-violinist Karisa Chiu took first prize of KRW 30,000,000 (USD $25,347) with her performance of Brahms Violin Concerto
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New solo viola at Concertgebouw Orchestra
Latvian violist Santa Vižine ‘levels up’ to take the section’s top job
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Young Concert Artists announces winners of the 2021 International Auditions
Following the final round of auditions on 31 October, four outstanding young musicians have been selected to join the Young Concert Artists roster
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Husband and wife duo receive 2021 CMS Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber Music
Violinist Soovin Kim and pianist Gloria Chien have won the prestigious award for their nationwide chamber music outreach work throughout the pandemic