Latest news – Page 218
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NewsFlorian Donderer appointed Signum Quartet first violinist
The German musician replaces Tine Dill, who has performed with the ensemble for 13 years
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NewsMusician 'kicked off' United Airlines flight for attempting to stow her violin safely
Yura Lee was travelling with her violin from Washington to Detroit and had negotiated with fellow passengers to stow the instrument under seats
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NewsViolinist Emily Sun wins Royal Over-Seas League Gold Medal 2016
The Australian musician is a student of Itzhak Rashkovsky at London’s Royal College of Music
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NewsViolinist forced to carry unprotected instrument on lap on British Airways flight
Cecilia Bernardini was asked by staff to remove the instrument from its case, which was then checked into the hold
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NewsPacifica Quartet first violinist Simin Ganatra to depart the ensemble
The musician has performed with the ensemble since its inception in 1994
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NewsViolinist David Garrett sued for alleged abuse in $12m lawsuit
The virtuoso’s ex-girlfriend claims he was physically and mentally abusive during their relationship, which he denies
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NewsYoojin Jang wins Sendai International Violin Competition 2016
The Korean violinist receives cash prize of JPY 3,000,000 ($28,000)
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NewsViolinist Ayana Tsuji wins Montreal International Music Competition
The 18-year-old Japanese musician wins $30,000 and concert opportunities
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NewsEuropean Union Youth Orchestra secures short-term funding
European Commission announces €600,000 lifeline for the 2016–17 season
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NewsSendai International Violin Competition 2016 names six finalists
The violinists are competing for a $26,000 grand prize in Sendai, Japan
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NewsMontreal International Music Competition 2016 names six violin finalists
The shortlisted violinists include several familiar faces from past contests
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NewsSemi-finalists named at 2016 Montreal International Music Competition
The twelve shortlisted violinists include several familiar faces from past contests
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NewsEnglish violin case sells for record-breaking price at US auction house
A violin case from the 19th century has sold for a record $17,220 at an auction in Boston, MA, US. Made in c.1887 by W.E. Hill & Sons in London, the case was listed with an estimate of $6,000–$8,000.The case is one of twelve known as the ‘Apostles’. ...
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NewsViolinist Milena Wilke wins ‘Ton und Erklärung’ competition in Berlin
The 20-year-old from Freiburg, Germany, receives €10,000
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NewsNew permanent exhibition of instrument bows opens in Budapest
Almost 30 Hungarian makers past and present are represented in museum display
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NewsCellist Daniel Hass wins Stulberg International String Competition
The 19-year-old from Israel receives $6,000 plus engagements
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NewsCalidore Quartet wins $100,000 prize at Michigan competition
The New York-based group took home 'the largest prize for chamber music in the world'
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NewsArchive material from cellist Gregor Piatigorsky’s collection goes online
Colburn School makes selected music manuscripts available on its website
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NewsThe Strad June 2016 issue is out now
We investigate the relationship between Stradivari's purfling corners and his violin forms
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NewsViolinists and cellists to receive 2016 Tarisio Trust grants
The scheme aims to encourage innovative projects based around string playing
