Artists announced for the 2026 Tillett Debut Scheme
A violinist and a string quartet are among the artists selected for the professional development scheme, which offers professional engagements around the UK, a London recital debut and recording opportunities
Cellist and composer Robin Stevens has died, aged 67
News of the musician’s death from cancer was released on 16 February
Artists announced for the 2026 Tillett Debut Scheme
A violinist and a string quartet are among the artists selected for the professional development scheme, which offers professional engagements around the UK, a London recital debut and recording opportunities
NewsCellist Yi Qun Xu appointed to Lamont School of Music faculty
Xu will take up the role of assistant professor of cello from September 2026
NewsLeonidas Kavakos appointed principal guest conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra
The Greek violinist will begin the three-year role in 2027
NewsLufthansa Group changes hand luggage rules following negotiations with violinist Carolin Widmann
Under the new policy, added measurements will be taken into account to permit small instruments on board as hand luggage
NewsNew viola professor appointments at the Shepherd School of Music
Ori Kam and Stephen Wyrczynski will join the school in autumn 2027
NewsYsaÿe International Violin Competition announces 2026 finalists
A total of 20 violinists will proceed to the junior and senior finals
NewsSydney Symphony Orchestra 2026 fellows announced
Five string players are among the thirteen musicians chosen for the leading Australian orchestra’s fellowship programme
NewsMarch 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the March issue, in which Serbian cover star Nemanja Radulović speaks about his formative influences and new Prokofiev album
NewsHilary Hahn and Seth Parker Woods withdraw from Kennedy Center performances
The pair was scheduled to perform the world premiere of Carlos Simon’s Double Concerto Suite for violin, cello and and orchestra in March
NewsHeath Quartet signs with Tashmina Artists
The group joins the agency for worldwide representation, excluding the United States
