Five Boston Symphony Orchestra string players play final concert
Violinists Victor Romanul and Jennie Shames, violist Rachel Fagerburg, and bassists Edwin Barker and Joseph Hearne gave their final performance with the ensemble on 27 July
Obituary: violin competition founder Michael Hill (1938-2025)
The New Zealand jeweller, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who founded the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, died on 29 July 2025 aged 86
Five Boston Symphony Orchestra string players play final concert
Violinists Victor Romanul and Jennie Shames, violist Rachel Fagerburg, and bassists Edwin Barker and Joseph Hearne gave their final performance with the ensemble on 27 July
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New concertmaster for Hamburg’s NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
US violinist David Radzynski assumes the role
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Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces string appointments
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Amelio Trio wins the 2025 Hans Gál Ensemble Prize
The German piano trio was recognised for its achievements, particularly in its interest in contemporary works
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Former LSO violist Brian Clarke has died
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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s long-time principal viola departs
Violist Miriam Hartman-Beazley has led the section for over 40 years
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Winners announced at the Schoenfeld International String Competition
15-year-old Jeri Lee and 22-year-old Meng Zou won the cello and violin divisions respectively
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BBC Philharmonic appoints second principal double bass
Belgian double bassist Catharina Feyen assumes the role
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Chamber music prizes awarded at the Schoenfeld International String Competition
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