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NewsWinning luthiers announced at Cremona Triennale
The International Violin Making Competition announces winners in categories for violin, viola, cello and double bass
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New type of wood material might pose fresh possibilities for string players
The material could be a competitor to steel or titanium alloys
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Maria Dueñas has won the Spivakov Competition
She receives a 1912 Riccardo Antoniazzi fine violin
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Inaugural Szymanowski Competition announces winners
Polish violinist Sławomira Wilga won first place in the violin category, with the Eliot Quartet taking quartet prize
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UK Musicians' Union calls for special touring visa for musicians post-Brexit
The organisation is lobbying for a ‘multi-entry, admin-light’ visa category which would cover all EU member states
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London Symphony Orchestra sub-leader Lennox Mackenzie retires after 38 years
The violinist also served as the orchestra’s chairman for 16 years and was a founding member of the Arditti Quartet
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The Strad October 2018 issue is out now
Hilary Hahn recorded her first disc of Bach when she was a teenager. Now, two decades on, she returns to complete the set
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No first prize awarded at 2018 George Enescu International Violin Competition
Second prize goes to 18-year-old Italian violinist Vikram Sedona
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Baltimore Symphony musician makes harrassment complaint against concertmaster
BSO principal oboist Katherine Needleman has made allegations of ‘daily hostility’ and ‘physical intimidation’ after rejecting Jonathan Carney’s advances
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Violin finalists announced at George Enescu International Violin Competition
Three finalists compete for the first prize of €15,000
