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NewsA tribute to HM The Queen from Eric Wang, concertmaster, Commonwealth Orchestras
The violinist shares his appreciation for the late monarch’s support at numerous performances throughout his career
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NewsViolinist Nicole Wendl appointed executive director of the Tanglewood Institute
The American violinist will lead the summer training programme for 14 to 20-year-olds at the Boston University campus
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NewsViolinist Coco Tomita announced as a Lies Askonas Fellow
The BBC Young Musician 2020 string category winner will receive tailored mentorship under Askonas Holt management
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NewsSemi-finalists announced in the 2022 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
16 semi-finalists will advance to the next round of the competition with a chance of winning prizes valued at over $350,000
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NewsViolin prizes awarded at the 2022 George Enescu International Competition
Romanian violinist Maria Marica won first prize worth €15,000
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NewsThe Strad October 2022 issue is out now!
Dutch double bassist Rick Stotijn speaks about his quest for new repertoire, as well as his collaborative work
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NewsTeenage leukaemia patient gifted a cello and lessons through charity
14-year-old Bethany will now receive a year’s worth of lessons and a brand-new cello through the charity Make-A-Wish
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NewsNew double bass appointment at Penn State
Patricia Weitzel takes up the role as assistant teaching professor for the new academic year
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: October 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis October 2022: ‘Russia has control over the Siberian bow hair and isn’t moving much out’
Everything from Covid-19 to the ongoing situation in Russia has created a perfect storm for suppliers of good violin bow hair
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NewsA tribute to luthier Juliet Barker (1934 - 2022)
Barker was one of the first female luthiers in the UK and a successful violin making teacher, as her son Christopher Beament recalls
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NewsWinners announced at Trio di Trieste chamber music competition
The French ensemble Trio Pantoum scooped first prize, including cash and future concert opportunities
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NewsViolinist Jorja Fleezanis has died aged 70
The American violinist and teacher was the longest-serving concertmaster in the history of the Minnesota Orchestra
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NewsViolinist Ray Chen acquires a Strad
Chen announced he will play on the 1714 ‘Dolphin, ex-Heifetz’ Stradivari violin
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NewsCello prizes awarded at the 2022 George Enescu International Competition
Benjamin Kruithof won first prize worth €15,000
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NewsString quartet prizes awarded at ARD International Music Competition
The London-based Barbican Quartet won first prize of €24,000, as well as the prize for a commissioned piece
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News‘Her smile was totally magnetic and lit up her face completely’: violinist Tasmin Little remembers HM Queen Elizabeth II
The British violinist performed twice for Her Majesty, and received her OBE from the Queen in 2012
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VideoStatement from Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra regarding HM The Queen
The music director of the LSO says Her Majesty ’was present at some of the most significant moments in our history’
