US violinist Charles Castleman donates his Stradivari to Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
The violin from 1707 will be loaned to Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel associate artist Miclen LaiPang until the end of 2027
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra announces death of its leader, Laura Samuel
The violinist had led the ensemble since 2012 and was a founding member of the Belcea Quartet
US violinist Charles Castleman donates his Stradivari to Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
The violin from 1707 will be loaned to Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel associate artist Miclen LaiPang until the end of 2027
NewsHermitage Piano Trio signs new management deal
The Grammy-nominated trio joins the newly combined roster of Epstein Fox Performances and Dinin Arts
NewsViolinist Anna Agafia joins Nordic Artists Management roster
The agency will represent the violinist in all Nordic countries
NewsWinners announced at 2024 VSA instrument making competition
Bow makers Victor Bernard and Emmanuel Carlier were named ‘hors concours’ members, while Canadian luthier Fabienne Gauchet received a double gold for quartet - for the second time
Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis December 2024: Adapting orchestral management for neurodivergent musicians
The proportion of neurodivergent people in the music business is slightly higher than in the population as a whole. How can orchestral management make things easier for those people?
NewsHilary Hahn targeted in AI video impersonation scam
The violinist has warned her followers on social media to be vigilant of suspicious posts and to report impersonators
NewsOphélie Gaillard reunited with her stolen 1737 Goffriller cello
Gaillard’s cello and bows, which were stolen on 25 September, have been returned in perfect condition, with the cellist stating ‘I can breathe again’
News‘Salabue, Matsuda’ Stradivari violin fetches $3.48 million at auction
The instrument’s back, ribs and head showcase Stradivari’s early work from around 1666, while the front was remade during the maker’s Golden Period
NewsWinners announced at the Orpheus Swiss Chamber Music Competition
The Dora Piano Trio won CHF5,000 (£4,500), several concert and masterclass opportunities and the commissioning of a new work
NewsPablo Casals International Award for Young Cellists announces winners
Joint first prize went to Yo Kitamura and Arne Zeller following the final audition round on 16 November 2024
