Latest news – Page 235
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NewsCellist Tanya Prochazka, who forged successful careers in the UK and Canada, has died
The Australian-born musician was a prolific performer, recording artist and professor at the University of Alberta
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NewsComputers are a step closer to replacing live musicians
Dutch company Prolody has created a new programme to emulate the artistry of a human violinist
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NewsLock of Mozart’s hair set to reach £12,000 at auction
Sotheby’s in London is selling the item, enclosed in a locket
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NewsThe Strad June 2015 issue is out now
We examine five centuries of alteration to the Amati 'King' cello
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NewsDutch Rubens Quartet to disband in 2016
The ensemble members will ‘pursue other musical activities’
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NewsGerman state orchestras receive pay rise following strikes
According to the country’s Theatre Association wage increases were never in doubt
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NewsMoscow to host festival of contemporary viola music
The one-day event aims to present the instrument in unusual contexts
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NewsViolinist Julian Rachlin named Royal Liverpool Philharmonic artist in residence
The musician will perform as soloist and conductor, and in chamber concerts in November 2015
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NewsViolist Lionel Tertis honoured with English Heritage Blue Plaque
The plaque marks the virtuoso performer’s former flat in Wimbledon, London
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NewsQueen Elisabeth Competition 2015 names 12 finalists
A number of the violinists are prize winners from other international competitions
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NewsCellist Edgar Moreau receives 2015 Arthur Waser Award worth CHF 25,000
The young French musician will make his debut with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra next season
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NewsBonhams auction house closes musical instrument department
The British firm held its final instrument sale on 11 May
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NewsSeattle Symphony concertmaster Alexander Velinzon to return to Boston Symphony
The violinist will return to his former Boston role as assistant concertmaster
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NewsCellist Joel Krosnick to leave Juilliard String Quartet after 42 seasons
His replacement is University of Massachusetts professor Astrid Schween
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NewsObituary: Philharmonia Orchestra founding cellist Alexander Kok
The musician was also principal cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra
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NewsValery Gergiev talks about fair judging at International Tchaikovsky Competition 2015
The conductor was in London to answer questions on his starry line-up of jurors and maintaining impartiality
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic members fail to elect new music director
The new chief conductor and artistic director will take over from Sir Simon Rattle in 2018
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NewsQueen Elisabeth Competition names 24 violinists progressing to semi-finals
A number of the candidates are prize winners from other international competitions
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NewsViolinist and Dartington Quartet co-founder Colin Sauer dies aged 90
British violinist Colin Sauer has died at the age of 90. For 22 years he was the leader of the Dartington Quartet, which became known for its frequent radio and television broadcasts. In his long career, Sauer also served as leader of the Bournemouth Sinfonietta and as deputy ...
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NewsCellist Sol Gabetta named Dresden Philharmonic artist in residence
The Argentine musician will tour with the German orchestra to the UK
