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NewsBassist Ulrich Wolff retires from Berlin Philharmonic
The double bassist played his final concert with the orchestra on 30 December 2021 after 44 years of service
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NewsCellist Gautier Capuçon to help emerging artists with new foundation
The Fondation Gautier Capuçon will help young performing musicians on the brink of a professional career
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NewsFundraiser for cellist left homeless after house fire
Donations will go towards the unexpected costs encountered by London-based cellist Yurie Lee and her family following the incident in December
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NewsTrepidation as music classes could be ‘suspended’ in English schools
An Ofqual proposal suggests specialist subjects such as music could be sacrificed due to the rising number of Covid-19 related staff absences
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NewsCellist Friederike Fechner awarded German Federal Cross of Merit
The German cellist receives the award for her efforts in tracing the history of a Jewish family that resided in her building until the onset of the Holocaust
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NewsViolinist András Ágoston has died
The violinist was the former concertmaster of Philharmonia Hungarica, an orchestra of refugees during the Soviet era
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News9th Mittenwald International Violin Making Competition to be postponed
Originally to be held in June 2022, the competition will now be held from 28 October until 13 November 2022
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NewsViolinist Janet Sung appointed artistic director of Meadowmount School of Music
The violinist, who enjoys and international performing and teaching career, started her new role on 15 December 2021
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NewsThe Strad January 2022 issue is out now!
Cellist Steven Isserlis discusses his trio of lockdown projects: a new recording of British cello music, a companion to the Bach Cello Suites and his new performing edition of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto
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NewsMusicians’ Union demands financial assistance for freelance musicians from Government
At what is usually a busy time of year for performances, 86% of UK musicians have had work cancelled due to the rise in Omicron Covid-19 cases
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis January 2022: Remote possibilities
Launched last year, the ABRSM’s online Grade 5 theory exam proved controversial among students and teachers alike. How has the board responded, and have matters improved? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsNew principal cello at Wiener Symphoniker
22-year-old Hungarian cellist Temesvári Bence is laureate of several international competitions and music festivals
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NewsPrizes awarded at Primrose International Viola Competition
24-year-old US-violist Natalie Loughran took home the top prize of $15,000 as well as the BIPOC and audience prizes
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NewsTributes flow for Metropolitan Opera Orchestra violinist Shirien Taylor-Donohue
The former principal second violinist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62
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NewsJuilliard School receives $50 million grant for youth music programme
The donation from Crankstart will go towards the school’s Saturday Music Advancement Program for intermediate and advanced music students
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NewsAward-winning painter completes portrait of violinist Nicola Benedetti
23-year-old Calum Stevenson finished his £10,000 commission as his prize for winning Sky Arts television programme Portrait Artist of the Year
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NewsRoyal Academy of Music launches Sir Elton John Global Exchange Programme
Students at the Academy will have the opportunity to take part in international exchanges with partnered conservatoires from September 2022
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NewsStolen violin reunited with owner after 35 years
The 1659 Marcus Stainer violin was stolen from Loal Davis’ car in 1986 and was found listed for sale at a Californian antique business
