All News articles – Page 148
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NewsLong-serving New Jersey principal bassist leaves own obituary
A stalwart of the NJSO for 28 years, Paul Harris, who described himself as living an ascetic life, has died after a brief ilness at the age of 64
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NewsSemi-finalists announced at Indianapolis Violin Competition
The tenth edition of the quadrennial competition has named the last 16 vying for $30,000 top prize and numerous performance opportunities
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NewsArtemis Quartet announces two departures – including last founding member
The Berlin based ensemble will announce successors ‘later this autumn’ but perform the 2018/19 season in its current configuration
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NewsHundreds of children to join Nicola Benedetti on stage
The Super String events mark the 10th birthday of the Sistema Big Noise Venture
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NewsTiny margin separates top two in Shanghai Isaac Stern Competition
Judges’ scores released today reveal that just 1 point of a possible 1,300 gave US violinist Nancy Zhou the event’s $100,000 first prize last week
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NewsBritish double bassist stabbed to death in South Africa
Simon Milliken, long time resident of Durban, was out birdwatching when fatally wounded by a mugger who stole his camera
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NewsNancy Zhou wins Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition 2018
The US violinist triumphed in the all-female final to take home the $100,000 first prize
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BlogsTwo 1st-class seats only option for cellist on American Airlines flight
Guy Johnston found himself presented with a compulsory extremely expensive option when booking to travel with his cello on a regional US flight
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FocusBTHVN2020: gearing up for Beethoven's 250th birthday
In just two years’ time, one of the biggest and most wide-ranging tributes to a composer in history will take place – and preparations have already begun. Katinka Welz reports
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NewsKayhan Kalhor named recipient of 2018 Isaac Stern Human Spirit Award
The Iranian violinist shares the accolade with the Xiaoshuijing Miao Farmers Choir
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NewsDavid Garrett returns following slipped disc recuperation
The crossover violinist has announced a new CD and tour following a six month absence
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NewsNo joy for musicians in Ryanair's new hand-luggage policy
Airline maintains that even musical instruments such as violins must have a second seat booked or go in the hold
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NewsAll-female final for $100k first prize Shanghai competition
Six young violinists remain in contention for the biggest prize pot available in any competition, following three-part semi-final round
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NewsWorldwide birthday celebrations for Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein in 1955 The Leonard Bernstein Office has announced worldwide celebrations of what would have been the composer and conductor’s 100th birthday on 25 August. Among the highlights on the day is the London Symphony Orchestra’s concert performance of Bernstein’s first Broadway hit, On the Town, ...
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NewsViolinist Daniel Hope in 'pay for bars' charity concert
Attendees are asked to purchase a bar of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in order to listen to it at the performance
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NewsString players lead the field at Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 final
Four out of six finalists perform on bowed stringed instruments
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NewsSheku Kanneh-Mason wins new Brit Award
The teenage cellist has topped 100,000 sales with his debut album
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NewsThe Strad September 2018 issue is out now
Maxim Vengerov: The violinist and conductor explains how his commitment to educating young musicians reflects his own dedication to learning
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News$100,000 Shanghai Isaac Stern Competition enters semi-finals
Twelve young violinists remain in contention for the biggest prize pot available in any competition, whittled down from the 36 invited to the live rounds
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NewsLA Opera principal cellist reunited with stolen cello
The instrument was found discarded on a San Diego street corner and traced to its owner via news reports
