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FocusConductor Daniel Harding to take sabbatical to fly planes
The British conductor is to take a break from conducting and become a commercial pilot for Air France
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NewsStefani Matsuo Appointed Concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
The violinist takes up her position from September 2019
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NewsYoung string quartets head to Banff for international competition
Starting next week, the triennial competition has turbocharged the careers of several past winners
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NewsTibor Varga Competition names three finalists
Two-part final will include chamber music round plus concerto with orchestra as part of the Sion Festival in Switzerland
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News10,000 hours of practice doesn’t buy you talent, new study says
Researchers suggest that elite violinists don’t necessarily practice more than others to reach their standard
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for Tibor Varga competition
The twelve violinists are competing for a top prize of CHF20,000 as part of the Sion Festival in Switzerland
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NewsCellist Alexander Ramm to join New York’s Primavera Consulting Management Roster
The cellist joins the management roster for worldwide representation
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NewsMaxim Vengerov takes a teaching post
The violinist has been appointed professor at the Salzburg Mozarteum University
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NewsMan arrested in connection with violin stolen from train
Following the theft of a valuable violin on a train near Haywards Heath, officers have made an arrest. Police have confirmed that a 38-year-old man from Norwood, London, has been arrested on suspicion of theft. He has since been released on police bail while further enquiries continue, ...
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NewsISM calls on government to cover additional costs for musicians in a no-deal Brexit
The Incorporated Society of Musicians has published a press release, outlining the potential additional costs for musicians
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NewsThe Strad September 2019 issue is out now
The award-winning Belcea Quartet reflect on 25 years as a group and their work guiding and inspiring the next generation
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NewsObituary: luthier Paul Bartel
The violinist and luthier has passed away aged 67, following a lengthy battle with cancer
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NewsChina Eastern Airlines place cello in closet despite seat booking
Jian Wang complained online after China Eastern Airlines refused his cello a seat
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News24-year-old Marina Grauman appointed Concertmaster of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
She takes up her role with the commencement of the 2019-2020 season
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NewsJohn-Henry Crawford wins 2019 Carlos Prieto International Cello Competition
The American cellist receives US $10,000
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NewsCrowdfunding helps to save Stradivari’s wood
The ‘Save the wood of Stradivari’ campaign has raised 230 thousand euros, which has been used to recover 3,000 resonant spruces
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NewsPrizes awarded at inaugural Vietnam International Violin Competition
The Grand Prix of $8000 USD is awarded by two players
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NewsRay Chen gives Hollywood Bowl debut to 18-year-old Laura Kukkonen
‘Play With Ray’ competition culminates in Bach Double Concerto performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
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NewsCelebrating the viola with a week-long festival in Miami
Viola Visions, spearheaded by Michael Tilson-Thomas and the New World Symphony, will include a new virtuosic version of Berlioz’s Harold in Italy
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NewsShanghai Isaac Stern Competition 2020 opens for applications
Jury including Maxim Vengerov announced for the $100k event taking place next year furing Stern’s centennial
