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NewsLuthier and bow maker Boyd Poulsen has died
The American polymath, a respected musician, lecturer and botanical expert, was 87 years old
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NewsWinners announced for the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
Eighteen-year-old Hina Khuong-Huu wins $30,000 first prize and an array of international engagements
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NewsUS National Music Museum begins reopening project
The institution, which has been closed for several years, will reopen in phases throughout 2023
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NewsFinalists announced for 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
Four violinists will compete this weekend for the top prize comprising $30,000, a violin, bows, accessories, plus a career support package and future performance opportunities
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News2023 RPS Award shortlists include star string players
Violinist Elena Urioste, cellist Abel Selaocoe and violist Timothy Ridout are nominated for awards this year
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
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NewsJulian Rachlin appointed music director of Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
The violinist and conductor will begin the role in October 2023
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NewsThe Strad February 2023 issue is out now!
French cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca speaks about his influences, tutors, eclectic repertoire, and his new recording
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsDouble bassist wins the first ICMA Classeek Award
French-Austrian double bass player Marc-André Teruel will receive this new prize, which aims to support the next generation of outstanding classical musicians
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NewsNew principal players for Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra has recruited section leader viola and principal cor anglais
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NewsViolinist Michaela Paetsch has died
The US violinist is known for being the first female to record all 24 Paganini Caprices for solo violin
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NewsViolinist Augustin Hadelich joins KD SCHMID for general management
KD SCHMID has previously worked with Hadelich for local representation in Europe and Asia
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NewsViolinist Anne-Sophie Mutter wins Ruhr Piano Festival prize
The prize will go to a non-pianist for the first time in its history
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NewsWieniawski Competition winner Charles Treger has died
Treger was the first and remains the only American violinist to win the Wieniawski International Competition in 1962
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NewsNew free video tutorial series aims to boost performance skills in young musicians
Starting 16 January 2023, the Stringcredibles will release weekly videos to boost young musicians’ performance skills
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NewsNew concertmaster for Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France
The orchestra has named 24-year-old Nathan Mierdl as its new first solo violinist
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NewsYCAT invites applications for 2023
Successful applicants will receive a bespoke career package of performance opportunities, management and media support
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NewsNew concertmaster for Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra
Swiss violinist David Nebel begins his new post in 2023
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NewsViolinist Charles Wetherbee dies aged 57
Wetherbee died on 9 January 2023, following a wide-reaching GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for his intensive cancer treatment