All Carl-Nielsen-International-Violin-Competition articles
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BlogsCrash course: are there benefits when things go wrong in a competition?
There was drama at the inaugural Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music Competition this week, in everything but the string result, writes Andrew Mellor. From 2015
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NewsCarl Nielsen International Competition launches 2022 edition
Running from 31 March to 10 April 2022, the contest features Violin, Clarinet and Flute categories and a new integrated programme of mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities entitled Espansiva!
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FeaturePostcard from Odense
This year’s Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition, which took place in March, succeeded not only as a joyous celebration of the composer’s music, but in bringing together exciting young players set to make their mark on the world stage, writes Charlotte Smith
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VideoJohan Dalene's journey to the Nielsen Competition finals
Johan Dalene won the violin section of the Carl Nielsen International Competition in Odense, Denmark, following a two-part final on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 March. This video shows his progression through the rounds to reach that point. The entire final is available on at nielsen2019.medici.tv
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NewsJohan Dalene wins violin section of Nielsen Competition 2019
The violinist wins a cash award of €12,000, a CD recording with the Odense Symphony Orchestra on Orchid Records, and performance opportunities
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NewsThree violin finalists announced at Nielsen Competition
Two-part final on Friday and Sunday will see all three play the Nielsen concerto plus another 19th- or 20th-century concerto of their choice
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VideoNikolaj Szeps-Znaider talks about the Carl Nielsen competition
In this video, president and former winner of the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, talks us through the ways in which he is trying to bring something special to the contest.
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News2019 Carl Nielsen competition announces semifinalists
With streaming and other television footage, this year’s competition has been turned into a festival-like experience
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NewsNielsen Competition kicks off today: who are the competitors, and what are the prizes?
The young violinists taking part in this year’s Carl Nielsen International Competition in Odense, Denmark, are today arriving and registering for what could be a career changing event. The violin event takes place in parallel with a clarinet and flute competition, reflecting the three instruments Nielsen wrote ...
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ArticleCompetition juries: is dropping teachers and publishing scores the answer?
Publishing the jurors’ scores in their entirety is the latest move for music competitions to prove their transparency – but is it a trend that’s likely to catch on, asks Peter Somerford
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NewsNielsen Violin Competition winner Hyuk-Joo Kwun dies aged 31
The Korean musician passed away in a taxi travelling to his hotel in Busan
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FocusPostcard from the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition
It wasn’t just the first prize that was split at the Nielsen Competition in Odense on Friday, writes Andrew Mellor, it was also the jury – but isn’t that the point?
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News2016 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition names joint first prize winners
Led by president Nikolaj Znaider, the contest took place from 16-22 April in Denmark
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News2016 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition names three finalists
Led by president Nikolaj Znaider, the contest takes place from 16-22 April in Denmark
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News2016 Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition names 24 shortlisted candidates
Led by president Nikolaj Znaider, the contest takes place from 16-22 April in Denmark
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NewsEntries now open for 10th Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition
Open to violinists under the age of 30, the contest takes place 16-22 April 2016 in Denmark
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Russian violinist Olga Volkova takes top prize at Carl Nielsen Competition
Olga Volkova won first prize at the Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition in Odense, Denmark. The 21-year-old Russian, who studies with Zakhar Bron in Cologne, received DKK 125,000 (£13,500). The second prize went to Niklas Walentin Jensen, 18, from Denmark. Eva Thorarinsdottir, a 25-year-old violinist from Iceland, took third prize. ...
