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NewsViolinist Gustavo Menezes has died
The Brazilian musician suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 48
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LA Phil to introduce full-vaccination policy from 9 October
All audience members, staff and artists at LA Phil concerts must present a valid vaccination record upon entry to Walt Disney Concert Hall, with youth events cancelled until vaccines become available for children
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Semi-finalists of Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition announced
13 international contestants will perform for the chance to scoop the first prize of $100,000 in the finals
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Violist Vladimir Mendelssohn has died
The Romanian viola player and composer has died at the age of 72
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‘We don’t go with federal law’ - United Airlines attendant attempts to deny violinist onboard flight
Violinist Rachelle Hunt encountered a customer service nightmare as she was almost forced to check her violin into the hold of a plane despite being the first to board
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Violist Phillip Magnuson has died
The violist, composer and conductor has died at the age of 72
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New fellows appointed to Minnesota Orchestra
Cellist Esther Seitz and bass trombonist Lovrick Gary will enjoy a two-year fellowship that aims to support career development of outstanding young musicians of African American, Latin American and Native American descent
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Violin crafted entirely from wood of indigenous African trees
Scientists at Stellenbosch University in South Africa embraced the project as a way to investigate new potential tonewoods and their acoustic properties
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A-level music under threat of disappearing from schools by 2033
’If A-Level music is not an option for young musicians, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, the barrier to a musical future for them could well be insurmountable’
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Violinist Vilde Frang granted use of 1734 ‘Rode’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’
The loan was facilitated by J A Beare and the Stretton Society following a four year search for the perfect violin
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Abel Selaocoe signs to Warner Classics
The genre-defying South African cellist will prepare for a debut recording featuring jazz, world and baroque artist collaborations
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Violinist uncovers previously unpublished work by Sarasate
’Preludio’ was the only work for solo violin by Pablo de Sarasate and has been revised and edited by Spanish violinist Manuel Guillén
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Violins of Hope Richmond to showcase restored violins owned by Jewish musicians in the Holocaust
More than 60 violins found and restored by father-and-son team Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein will be exhibited and played in concerts in Richmond, Virginia with events until 24 October
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Musicians’ Union and ISM call for clarification on ‘short-term’ visa-free tours
The Musicians’ Union ‘cautiously welcome’ the UK Government’s announcement, while the ISM call on Government to define what is meant by ‘visa-free short-term touring,’ with both bodies acknowledging the announcement does not address other aspects and issues regarding European touring
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UK government announces visa-free short term tours for UK musicians in 19 EU countries
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will continue to negotiate with other countries it has not yet reached an agreement with
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‘Noah’s violin’ to take to the Venetian canals in September
The latest sculpture by wood carver Livio de Marchi will symbolise the ‘rebirth’ of Venice following Covid
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Silkroad and New England Conservatory to broadcast Global Musician Workshop online festival
The culmination of the week-long professional development programme will be broadcast for free on Facebook and YouTube on 13 and 14 August
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Cellist and conductor Allan Stephenson has died
The musician, conductor and composer was 71 years old
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New violinists for the Navarra String Quartet
Benjamin Marquise Gilmore and Laia Valentin Braun have been appointed the new first and second violinists for the London-based quartet
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Alexander Edelmann appointed principal double bass of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
The German-American double bassist will begin his new role in October 2021
