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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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The Inner Monsters responsible for performance nerves
In order to equip musicians for emotionally disconnecting from their negative thoughts, flautist Katie Frisco unpacks the three categories of Inner Monsters she characterises as being responsible for performance anxiety
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Sentimental Work: Joshua Bell
Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto no.2 brings back fond memories for the American violinist, from studies at Meadowmount to reminiscences of his mentor Josef Gingold
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Four preparation musts for competition season
Practice and performance consultant Adam Hockman shares practical habits and strategies for musicians preparing for competitions
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How to prepare for a competition: Valentino Worlitzsch, Pacem in Terris Competition
The cellist won the €10,000 first prize at the 2014 Pacem in Terris competition in Bayreuth, Germany, and was a prizewinner at the 2015 Emanuel Feuermann Competition. He shares his success strategies
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How to prepare for a competition: Sam Suggs, ISB Double Bass Performance Competition
The double bass player won the $2,500 first prize at the ISB Double Bass Performance Competition in Fort Collins, CO, US, in June 2015. Here, he recalls the lead up to his competition victory
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How to prepare for a competition: Andrea Burger, Tokyo International Viola Competition
The violist recalls the strategies that led to her victory in June 2015
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How to prepare for a competition: Van Kuijk Quartet, Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition
Former violist of the Van Kuijk Quartet, Grégoire Vecchioni outlines the ensemble’s strategies which led to its success at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition in March 2015
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How to prepare for a competition: Queen Elisabeth winning violinist Ji Young Lim
The violinist won the competition in Brussels in May 2015, receiving €25,000, concert performances and the loan of the ‘Huggins’ Stradivarius for four years.
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How can I help to conquer performance nerves by warming up my stiff, cold hands?
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan share their tips on coping with stage fright
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Violist Tabea Zimmermann on the pressure of competitions
The German musician speaks to Amanda Holloway about launching her own career with competition wins, and about her attitude to her students entering contests today
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Multiple voices: Nic Pendlebury on recording and multitracking for electric viola
From Thomas Tallis, to Steven Reich, to Terry Riley and more: violist Nic Pendlebury illustrates the process and challenges of recording a variety of works for electric viola
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That festival feeling: Postcard from Odense
Davina Shum reports on the violin final of the Carl Nielsen International Competition in Denmark, an event that encourages a unique sense of collaboration and support between competitors
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‘It is relatively rare for violinists to appear completely alone’: Violinist Joo Yeon Sir
The violinist reflects on the state of solitude she experienced during the pandemic, and how this fuelled her creativity to compose and commission works for her new album
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The show must go on: letting performance inform practice
In the final instalment of a four-part blog series, practice and performance consultant Adam Hockman reveals how assessing past performances is the key to objective practice
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Learning the cello as an adult: Mavis Himes
Upon hearing about the retirement projects many of her friends were enjoying, psychoanalyst Mavis Himes decided to jump into the world of learning the cello. Here, she shares her experiences of picking up a new skill later in life
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Vadim Gluzman: Life Lessons
The Israeli violinist talks about dealing with self-doubt and developing a strong work ethic
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Daniel Kurganov: on starting the violin at age 16
In an age where starting the violin at age three is considered ‘normal’, violinist Daniel Kurganov shares his musical journey of first picking up the violin as a teenager
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Learning a violin as an adult: How do you progress beyond practising for exams?
How can an adult amateur, beginning or relearning an instrument, progress beyond practising for exams? Three tutors examine the various options – as well as suggesting ways to combat shyness
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Adult beginner cello: Never too late to learn
When Billy Tobenkin decided to learn the cello from scratch at 25, he ignited a lifelong passion. He shares what turned out to be a bumpy but ultimately deeply fulfilling journey
