The Strad at ESTA: a round-up of the 2025 conference
The annual conference took place in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, from 28 May–1 June
Sendai International Music Competition announces 2025 finalists
Six violinists will perform in the final round from 5–7 June
The Strad at ESTA: a round-up of the 2025 conference
The annual conference took place in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, from 28 May–1 June
NewsViolinist joins Georgia State School of Music faculty
Dr. Serena Scibelli will assume the role of assistant professor of violin from autumn 2025
NewsNew cello appointments at Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra bids farewell to Robbie Hausmann after 43 years of service, and welcomes Ethan Blake and Simon Housner
NewsWinners announced for 2025 Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition
The Tamesis Quartet from Guildhall School of Music and Drama took first prize at this year’s competition held at Wigmore Hall
NewsResults announced for the 2025 Sibelius Violin Competition
Sueye Park took first prize of €30,000, a one-year loan of a Guadagnini violin, plus career development and performance opportunities
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NewsThe Strad is at ESTA 2025 – come and say hi!
This year’s convention is taking place in Amersfoort, the Netherlands
NewsNew viola professor appointed in Cologne
Öykü Canpolat-Rast joins the faculty of the Cologne University of Music and Dance for the summer semester 2025
NewsFormer Hawkwind and David Bowie violinist Simon House has died
The violinist died on 25 May 2025 aged 76
NewsViolinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja withdraws from ACO tour due to injury
As a result of Kopatchinskaja’s withdrawal, the ACO has created a new programme to spotlight members of the orchestra
