All Coronavirus articles
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FeatureAccessories 2021: Teaching Online – Amplified Learning
Coronavirus has upended the lives and livelihoods of musicians around the globe – and one consequence has been the rapid growth of online instrumental teaching. Charlotte Smith looks at ways in which dedicated technology can enhance the experience without breaking the bank
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NewsThe Menuhin Violin Competition will take place virtually in May
The competition, originally scheduled to take place in Richmond, Virginia, in May 2020, will now take place online this May
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NewsRoyal Academy of Music to conclude term with 12 livestreamed concerts
The Academy plans to resume its regular term-time concert series from next month
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NewsFree live streamed concert series from New York’s Atterbury House announced
Violinist Lara St John presents the ’Atterbury House Sessions’ - a series of chamber concerts beginning this month and featuring musical colleagues - in celebration of the New York venue’s 150th anniversary
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NewsCongress passes ‘Save our Stages’ Act
The bill has been passed as part of the US’s $900 billion relief package
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NewsStuttgart International Violin Competition postponed
The first edition of the competition has been postponed from February to July 2021
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis January 2021: Lost at sea?
More musicians than ever are speaking out about struggles with their mental health, but what support services are available in this time of crisis? By Peter Somerford
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NewsPay cuts planned for New York Philharmonic musicians and Metropolitan Opera workers
Both organisations have reported substantial losses following the cancellation of their entire 2020-21 seasons due to Covid-19
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NewsWigmore Hall to reopen to the public
Among the performers at the London venue in the lead up to Christmas are the Doric String Quartet and violinist Jack Liebeck
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis December 2020: Competing with coronavirus
Most of 2020’s international string competitions were postponed – but with no easy resolution to Covid-19 in sight, how are events planned for 2021 dealing with the uncertainty? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis November 2020: The devil and the deep blue sea
With a Covid-19 second wave looking increasingly likely in the UK, string teachers are faced with the choice of returning to work in schools, or continuing with online tuition. By Peter Somerford.
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Blogs10 tips for profitably teaching music lessons online
Business coach Jennifer Rosenfeld shares her top recommendations for ensuring that your online instrumental teaching business is best poised for success - both financially and in terms of student impact
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NewsYuri Bashmet hospitalised with Covid-19
The 67-year-old musician’s condition is not thought to be serious
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NewsRapid Covid-19 test supports London Symphony Orchestra’s return to live performance
The new Covid-19 test delivers results in just over an hour
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NewsGary Karr and François Rabbath donate treasured items to help bassists in need
Four of Karr’s bows and Ten of Rabbath’s paintings will be donated to raise funds for Project 80/90
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NewsCity of London Sinfonia returns to Southwark Cathedral for two performances
The concerts will be open to socially distanced audience members in groups of up to six
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NewsLondon Mozart Players launch ‘Classical Club’
This ticketed series of concerts filmed in unusual or iconic venues will take place between 24 September and 15 November
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NewsIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra agrees pandemic pay deal
Players will receive a third of their 2019–20 base salary from January 2021
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NewsBBC Arts announces autumn schedule
Among the offerings is a series of live concerts on Radio 3 in the lead-up to Christmas
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NewsLive music and audience to return to the Barbican
Among the performers are the London Symphony Orchestra and the Kanneh-Mason family
