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NewsCellist Gayle Mae Smith has died aged 80
The US cellist studied with prominent teachers including Casals, Piatigorsky, and Pleeth
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic concertmaster announces resignation
The first female violinist to hold a first concertmaster role in the ensemble’s history, Vineta Sareika says ‘being part of this particular orchestra is not the path I’d like to continue on in the future’
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NewsSinfonia Cymru appoints new orchestra leader
Violinist Haim Choi will assume the role in September 2024
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NewsTwelve violinists proceed to the 2024 Enescu Competition second round
The next round will take place on 11 and 12 September in Bucharest
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NewsNew Zealand’s National String Competition announces semi-finalists
15 string players have been selected to play in the competition’s semi-finals in December this year
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NewsWinners announced for the 2024 International Johannes Brahms Competition in Pörtschach
Violinist Stefan Aprodu, violist Hiroki Kasai, and the Duo Droom-Kunst receive the top prizes
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NewsGeorge Enescu International Competition announces cello finalists
Three cellists will compete for the €15,000 top prize in Bucharest, Romania
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NewsPlay high notes in low positions with new ultra-high five-string violin, viola and cello
Francisco Alía presents a new line of instruments with a fifth string to enable performers to play high notes in lower positions
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NewsCello semi-finalists announced for Enescu Competition
Six cellists will advance to the next round, which will take place on 8 September
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NewsDouble bassist Winston ‘Jack’ Budrow has died
The US bassist, who was a prolific orchestral player, educator and ISB board member, was 79
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NewsCompetition preview: Cremona’s 17th International Triennial Violin Making Competition ’Antonio Stradivari’
Stay up to date with what you need to know about ’the Olympiad of Violin Making in Cremona’, which runs from 6 September until 13 October 2024
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NewsCompetition preview: What to know before the George Enescu International Competition for the violin division
From 7-16 September, the violin division of the George Enescu International Competition takes place in Bucharest, Romania, with 50 contestants aged between 14 and 31 in the running.
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NewsRecipients of the Filippo Nicosia International Award announced
The Helix Trio scooped the top prize which includes €5,000, future concert engagements and interview opportunities
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NewsTwelve cellists progress to the second round of the Enescu Competition
The contestants will perform a 45-minute recital in the second round taking place on 5 and 6 September, with the youngest competitor only 15 years old
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NewsViolinist Kerson Leong signs with Reinicke Artists
The Canadian violinist joins the roster for representation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
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NewsFinalists announced for the 2024 Barbash J.S. Bach Competition
Two violinists, a cellist and a viola da gambist will have the chance to perform in the final round on 17 October 2024
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BlogsViolinist Esther Abrami experiences ‘rudeness and public humiliation’ as Ryanair refuses to let her fly with her violin
The violinist describes being spoken to ‘like a piece of garbage’ by Ryanair staff, as she attempted to bring her Vuillaume into the cabin
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NewsFritzi Trio wins Musica Viva Australia’s Strike A Chord competition
The young piano trio receives the Robert Salzer first prize of $5,000
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NewsViolinist Boris Brovtsyn wins London Classic Violin Competition
The Russian-born violinist receives €20,000, and is eligible to participate in the invite-only Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai in April 2025
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NewsWinners announced for the 2024 International Competition for Violin in Kloster Schöntal
No first prize was awarded in the senior category
