All News articles – Page 190
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NewsEric Nowlin appointed Detroit Symphony Orchestra principal violist
The 35-year-old is currently associate principal viola of the Toronto Symphony
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NewsNorwegian Air issues apology for refusing to carry violin in the cabin
The company has stated it is ‘currently in the process of modifying our guidelines for the transportation of musical instruments’
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NewsThe Strad February 2016 issue is out now
French cellist Gautier Capuçon speaks about the vision behind his Classe d'Excellence de Violoncelle
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NewsMichael Nicolas named new Brooklyn Rider cellist
Nicolas replaces the string quartet’s current cellist Eric Jacobsen, who leaves to concentrate on conducting
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NewsViolinist Marta Kowalczyk receives J&A Beare bow prize
The Royal Academy of Music graduate has been awarded a specially made bow by Derek Wilson
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NewsNorwegian Air twice refuses to carry musical instruments in the cabin in the space of a week
Airline staff insisted violins and violas be checked into the hold - despite both musicians stowing their instruments in the cabin safely on previous occasions
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NewsVision String Quartet wins 2016 Mendelssohn Prize
Founded in the 1870s, the award is given annually to the best students from Germany’s conservatoires
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NewsFrank Peter Zimmermann receives ‘General Dupont’, ‘Grumiaux’ Stradivarius on long-term loan
The violinist was forced to give up the 1711 ‘Lady Inchiquin’ Stradivarius in 2015
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NewsBBC launches The Great British Amateur Orchestra
Amateur orchestras throughout the UK are invited to compete for the title, screened on BBC Two and BBC Four
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NewsViolinist Anthea Kreston joins Artemis Quartet following death of violist Friedemann Weigle
Current second violinist Gregor Sigl will henceforth perform viola with the group
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NewsThe Strad 125 Years: Great String Players at the Barbican Library, London
The Strad is to display gems from a collection of articles and photographs spanning 125 years in a FREE exhibition to conclude its year-long anniversary celebration
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NewsLondon’s Wigmore Hall announces first live-streamed concert
The prestigious recital hall intends to launch a series of internationally available performances online
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NewsCellist Lluís Claret to join New England Conservatory string faculty
The multi prize-winning musician is a celebrated soloist, chamber performer and teacher
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NewsMartyn Jackson named new Allegri Quartet first violinist
The young musician replaces Ofer Falk, who departs to ‘explore other avenues’
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NewsChinese owner of ‘General Dupont’, 'Grumiaux’ Strad denies his violin was left on German train
The collector has issued a statement through his New York dealer
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NewsViolinist accidentally leaves $2.6m Stradivarius on German train
The 1727 ‘General Dupont’, ’Grumiaux’ Stradivarius, formerly played by Jennifer Koh, was returned to the woman by police
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NewsLost’ Halvorsen violin concerto unearthed in Canada
The work is believed to have remained undiscovered since 1909
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NewsComposer Pierre Boulez has died aged 90
The French composer, conductor and pianist was a leading exponent of serialism and electronic music
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NewsMenuhin Competition 2016 names 44 shortlisted violinists in a list dominated by females
This year’s contest, celebrating the centenary of its famous namesake, takes place in London during April
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NewsIMSLP music library introduces paid membership
The new membership scheme is not mandatory and musicians may continue to use the sheet music downloading service for free
