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NewsChristopher Nupen has died, aged 88
The filmmaker specialised in biographical documentaries of classical musicians, including several featuring cellist Jacqueline du Pré
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic appoints its first female concertmaster
Vineta Sareika-Völkner becomes the first woman to hold the position in the orchestra’s 141-year history
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NewsSolidarity and benefit concert to help Ukrainians as war approaches first anniversary
Performers at the Amsterdam concert will include violinist Rosanne Philippens, the Mischa Maisky Trio and percussionist Konstantyn Napolov
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NewsNew cello appointments at the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings
Hans Jørgen Jensen rejoins the faculty alongside former student Sihao He
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NewsWinners announced at Haslemere International String Competition
Two cellists scooped the top prizes at the final on 12 February
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NewsViolinist Paul Huang in new recording collaboration
The violinist has announced an upcoming album with record label Naïve
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NewsStradivari Trust founder Nigel Brown dies aged 77
The enterprise founded by the UK businessman and philanthropist has helped more than 60 musicians obtain fine instruments and bows
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GalleryMissing: stolen violin and bow in Brooklyn, New York
The instrument and bow were reported missing from Montgomery St, NY 11213
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NewsViolinist Richard Friedman has died
The British violinist co-led the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and other ensembles for many years
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NewsInternational Violin Competition ‘Premio Paganini’
The competition’s 57th edition will be held in Genoa from 16 to 27 October 2023
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NewsABRSM hits milestone in new online examinations
The new examination, assessed completely online, has received 500,000 applications
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NewsFormosa Quartet appointed Moores School of Music quartet in residence
The multiple award winning quartet will begin its residency in the autumn
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NewsResults announced at the Gustav Mahler International Cello Competition
French cellist Léo Ispir has received the competition’s Grand Prize
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NewsFormer Nevis Ensemble fellows face hardship in light of sudden insolvency
The 19 Nevis Ensemble fellows have not received payment since last year
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NewsDudamel announced as New York Philharmonic’s new music and artistic director
The Venezuelan conductor will join the orchestra for its 2026/27 season, leaving the LA Phil after 17 years
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NewsNew viola professor at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Competition and Grammy Award-winning violist Paul Laraia will take on the role of associate professor of viola
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NewsApplications are now open for the Geneva International Music Competition
The annual competition’s 2023 edition will focus on the string quartet for the first time since 2016
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NewsBig wins for string players at 2023 Grammy Awards
The US trio Time For Three scooped two awards at last night’s ceremony
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NewsApplications for the 2023 Bartók World Competition to open this month
The 2023 edition will celebrate violinists for the first time since 2017, with a total prize pool worth €44,000 up for grabs
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NewsViolinist Alice Ivy-Pemberton appointed co-leader of LPO
The American violinist will begin her role in February 2023