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NewsGoldner Quartet to disband after 30 years
2024 will mark the Australian ensemble’s final season
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NewsYCAT announces collaboration with cellist Chris Howlett
The musician is executive producer of Australian International Productions, which presents more than 150 performances in China each year
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NewsExtreme Cellists take on five challenges in four days
The fundraising trio are marking their 20th anniversary of performing cello-based tasks for charity
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NewsViolinist Mariana Sîrbu has died
The Romanian violinist was a member of the Academica and Stradivari Quartets, as well as the Trio di Milano
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GalleryPremio Paganini presents a 3D-printed copy of ‘Il Cannone’ violin
The copy of the Guarneri del Gesù violin celebrates the competition’s 70th anniversary and aims to continue Paganini’s legacy
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News28-year-old violinist Ji Soo Choi has died
Choi died following a long struggle with lymphoma on 25 July 2023
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FocusThe Phoenix Symphony announces new concertmaster
Canadian violinist Boson Mo will begin the role at the beginning of the 2023/24 season
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NewsOpus Klassik 2023 Awards feature top string players
This year’s awards featured celebrated artists including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Bruno Delepelaire and more
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NewsNashville Symphony appoints new concertmaster
Peter Otto will depart the Cleveland Orchestra for his new role beginning in January 2024
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NewsTaliban burns musical instruments
The bonfire occurred near Herat, the third-largest city in Afghanistan
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NewsNew platform for emerging string quartets goes online
The MERITA project aims to help 38 young string ensembles in the early stages of their careers
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NewsCellist Nick Photinos joins University of Cincinnati CCM faculty
The Grammy Award winner and co-founder of Eighth Blackbird will become professor of chamber music and eminent scholar from August 2023
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News‘Baby strings’ project aims to bring string education to deprived schools in Glasgow
Govan-based music charity and community orchestra, the Glasgow Barons, secures funding for stringed instrument teaching to enhance the lives of local children
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NewsViolinist Julia Fischer receives award from Bavarian arts ministry
The ‘Pro Meritis Scientiae et Litterarum’ award was given to the 40-year-old musician and pedagogue at a ceremony on 14 July
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis August 2023: Changing teaching approaches for adult beginners
With an increase in the number of adults taking their first steps in playing, how do teachers adapt their teaching methods to this different discipline?
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NewsCatalyst Quartet signs with Arts Management Group
The Sphinx Organization-founded ensemble will receive representation throughout North, Central and South America
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NewsParker Quartet to take up new school residency
The ensemble will provide professional mentorship for students at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts for the 2023/24 season
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NewsThe Strad August 2023 issue is out now!
Star violinist Nicola Benedetti speaks about her new role as director of the Edinburgh International Festival
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: August 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsJazz bassist Christian McBride receives Wigmore Medal
The medal recognises musicians of international standing who have developed a close relationship with Wigmore Hall