Hungarian-born violin teacher Kató Havas is to receive a
lifetime achievement award from the British branch of the European
String Teachers Association (ESTA). The 92-year-old pedagogue is
known for developing innovative ways of string teaching, which she
wrote up as the New Approach. A particular focus of her approach is
on playing with ease, releasing physical tension, and eliminating
stage fright.
Havas received the Isaac Stern International Award from the
American String Teachers Association in 1992, and in 2002 was
awarded an OBE for services to music in the Queen's Birthday
Honours List.
ESTA's British branch has also honoured cello teacher Judith Bird
with an award 'in recognition of exceptional services to ESTA(UK)'.
Both Havas and Bird will receive their awards at the ESTA
International Conference in Oxford at the end of August.
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