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NewsViolinist Nikki Chooi joins string trio Time for Three, replacing Zach DePue
DePue is departing the ensemble after 15 years to concentrate on his role as Indianapolis Symphony concertmaster
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NewsAir Canada refuses to carry cello, blaming lack of advance warning
Cellist Andrea Stewart had purchased an extra seat for the instrument
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NewsSuccess of Stradivarius violin recording leads to sequel
The 1715 ‘Lipinski’ Stradivarius violin, which was sensationally stolen in January 2014 and recovered nine days later, will be the star of a second recording chronicling its history through music. Frank Almond, concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, has launched a fundraising campaign to make a second volume ...
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NewsStudent creates Styrofoam-covered cello to amplify sound
The College of Ghent student wanted to design an instrument capable of greater volume
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NewsAir Malta apologises for selling booked cello seat to another customer
British cellist Gabriella Swallow was travelling to perform in the Malta Arts Festival
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn announces replacement artists for her maternity leave
The musician is due to give birth to her first child this summer and will take a few months off
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NewsViolinist and teacher Václav Snítil (1928–2015)
Violinist and pedagogue Václav Snítil died on 19 July aged 87. The second violinist of the original Vlach Quartet, he was also active in chamber groups such as the Smetana Trio and the Czech Nonet, a chamber ensemble of the Czech Philharmonic, and was a ...
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NewsHallé Orchestra announces 'pay what you like' concert
Manchester's Hallé Orchestra is to perform a concert based on a 'pay what you like' model, whereby concertgoers will decide after the performance how much they ought to pay for the experience. CAlled 'Priceless Classics', the concert will take place at the city's Bridgewater Hall on 6 September.Audience ...
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NewsLos Angeles to gain Young Artists Symphony Orchestra
A new orchestra for pre-professional musicians has been formed in Los Angeles. The Young Artists Symphony Orchestra (YASO) will present its inaugural concert on 11 October, conducted by violinist and artistic director Alexander Treger (pictured).The orchestra, which has received funding from an education foundation, will bring together musicians ...
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NewsUS violin maker Edward Campbell dies aged 86
US violin maker Edward Campbell died on 18 July at the age of 86. A founder member of the Violin Society of America (VSA), he made more than 180 instruments during his long career, while the apprenticeship programme he set up at his shop in Boiling Springs, PA, ...
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NewsCandidates named for 2015 Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover
The organisers of the ninth Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover have named the candidates for this year's contest. Taking place from 27 September to 10 October, the competition will bring together 39 violinists from 14 countries.Among the candidates are Yoo Jin Jang (pictured), a finalist at last ...
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NewsNoga Quartet receives grand prize at Melbourne Chamber Music Competition
The Noga Quartet (pictured) has been awarded the Grand Prize at the seventh Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. The Berlin-based quartet, made up of violinists Simon Roturier and Lauriane Vernhes, violist Avishai Chameides and cellist Joan Bachs, received a cash prize of AU$24,000. The foursome performed Bartók's String ...
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NewsThe Strad August 2015 issue is out now
As he celebrates his 70th birthday, violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about empowering the next generation of string players
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NewsViolin section cancelled at 2015 Beijing International Music Competition
The organisers of this year’s Beijing International Music Competition (BJIMC) have announced that the violin section of this year’s contest has been cancelled. The cello section will go ahead as planned.According to a statement, the BJIMC’s decision to cancel the violin part of the competition was taken because ...
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NewsViolinist Janine Jansen to receive 2015 Bremen Musikfest Award
Dutch violinist Janine Jansen has been announced as the winner of this year’s Bremen Musikfest Award. The 37-year-old will receive the honour at a concert during this year’s festival, which takes place from 29 August to 19 September.In its citation, the jury said, ‘As a soloist and as ...
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NewsSwitzerland eases import regulations for musical instruments containing ivory – will the US follow suit?
The League of American Orchestras is attempting to renegotiate transportation rules as part of a larger CITES shake-up
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News2015 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition names finalists
Three string quartets and three piano trios will compete for substantial cash prizes and performance opportunities this weekend
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NewsRobert Lakatos wins 2015 Pablo Sarasate International Violin Competition
The Serbian violinist receives a cash award of €20,000 and concert opportunities
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NewsArmida Quartet to pay tribute to Artemis Quartet violist Friedemann Weigle
The Armida will give a special performance in honour of their late mentor at the Rheingau Musik Festival
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NewsSollazzo Ensemble wins York Early Music International Young Artists Competition
The ensemble receives a cash prize, performing opportunities and a CD recording
