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NewsRussian cellist Alexander Buzlov dies aged 37
The international soloist died suddenly of a stroke
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ABO opens applications for grants to champion music by historic women composers
The deadline for receipt of applications is 1 March 2021
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Benedetti Foundation presents the Global Violin Sessions
This new venture by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Benedetti Foundation takes participants on a musical trip around the world
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Metropolitan Opera violinist Patmore Lewis has died
The violinist, who was associate violinist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, sought to bridge the gap between classical music and hip-hop
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Musicians’ Union expresses lukewarm welcome for financial assistance for the self-employed
General Secretary points out that this latest announcement does not achieve parity with employed people on furlough
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Vienna Philharmonic to tour to Japan
The orchestra will be in Japan for ten days, with concerts at Suntory Hall
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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra calms crowds following terrorist attacks
Following Monday night’s terrorist attacks in Vienna, the ensemble started playing in Wiener Staatsoper to keep audiences calm
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Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition announces winners
Owing to the Coronavirus pandemic, the competition was held online this year
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Former violin professor arrested on charges of sexually exploiting a minor
The charges against 67-year-old Stephen Shipps follow several allegations of sexual misconduct spanning more than 40 years
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Anne-Sophie Mutter calls on German government to help musicians
‘And if that is not the case,’ Mutter said, ‘then we have to take to the streets.’
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Sào Soulez Larivière wins Fanny Mendelssohn Advancement Award
The violist receives €10,000 for his innovative programme based around French Impressionism
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Festival de Pâques announces line-up for 2021
The line-up includes Riccardo Chailly, Iván Fischer and Marion Cotillard
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Ilya Gringolts and Ilan Volkov create organisation to match performers and composers
I I foundation aims to commission 20 new works a year, starting from 2021
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Brussels shuts down cultural events for three weeks in response to surge in COVID cases
All cultural centres, theatres, cinemas, museums and galleries will be shut until 19 November in order to slow the spread of Coronavirus
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35-year-old violinist who retrained as a doctor killed himself during pandemic
Joshua Burke had qualified as a doctor in July 2019
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US violin teacher Norman Bernal dies aged 75
The Peruvian-born violinist was well known in his home state of Georgia
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Cellist and violinist win 2020 Concert Artists Guild competition
The competition took place entirely online this year
