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NewsThe Strad April 2022 issue is out now!
Superstar cellist Johannes Moser speaks about his passion for exploring new sound worlds through his electric cello, alongside conventional works
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NewsStar-studded string line up at Lucerne Festival benefit concert
The concert on 9 April will include violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and cellist Kian Soltani amongst many others, performing in aid of victims in Ukraine
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NewsNew heads of department at Royal Academy of Music
Double bassist Graham Mitchell takes on the role of head of strings, while Catrin Finch has been appointed head of harp
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: April 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsLivestreamed concert to celebrate Otakar Ševčík’s 170th birthday
Pedagogues and students of the Ševčík Academy will perform live at 7pm CET on 22 March
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NewsHope for Peace: Beethoven-Haus opens up to Ukrainian refugees
A new emergency aid programme will provide refuge for Ukrainian musicians fleeing the Russian invasion, as well as opportunities to continue working artistically
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NewsBenefit concert for Ukraine to be held in Madrid
Held at the Fernando de Rojas Theatre on 31 March, proceeds will go to the Red Cross
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NewsSolo cellist performs in central Kharkiv
Cellist Denis Karachevtsev performs in between air raid alarms in a city which has suffered immensely from Russian attacks
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NewsUkrainian solider performs violin to troops
A moving rendition of the Ukrainian National Anthem brings fellow soldiers to their feet
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NewsMunich Philharmonic appoints new concertmaster
After winning the audition in 2020, violinist Naoka Aoki has passed her trial to become the first female leader of the orchestra
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NewsROSL strings and piano ensemble prize awarded
The Paddington Trio took first prize of £10,000 with its programme of Beethoven and Shostakovich
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NewsNew string signings at Opus 3 Artists
Violinist Maria Ioudenitch and cellist Gabriel Martins join the roster, both having enjoyed recent international success
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NewsIsrael Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion appoints new cellist
Spanish cellist Alejandra Díaz takes up her new role of assistant principal cellist
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NewsBorletti-Buitoni Trust announces awards and fellowships for 2022
Cellists Anastasia Kobekina and Zlatomir Fung, violinist Geneva Lewis and the Consone Quartet are the string players amongst the grant recipients
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NewsViolinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and Munich Philharmonic raise €330,000 for Ukrainian children
Mutter believes that ’everyone can and must help now. Words alone are not enough’ and will take to the stage in another charity concert tonight in Dortmund
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NewsContinuo Foundation awards £100,000 in third round grants
The funding is extended to 25 period performance projects from the UK, bringing the total number of ensembles supported by the foundation since March 2021 to 51
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NewsRussian cellist cancelled, despite condemning war
Cellist Anastasia Kobekina has had a concert engagement withdrawn because of her nationality
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NewsSilkroad announces residency at Spelman College
Silkroad artists Rhiannon Giddens and violinist Mazz Swift will visit the historically Black liberal arts college to lead conversations, workshops, and performances with Spelman faculty and students
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NewsCall for musicians: Cambridge benefit concert for Ukraine
Orchestra and choir musicians are needed for a performance of Brahms German Requiem this Saturday in Cambridge, UK
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NewsRecordings of Ukrainian composers on sale to raise funds for humanitarian relief
A collaboration of classical recording companies has curated a selection of recordings by Ukrainian composers, with all sales funds to be donated to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
