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NewsCleveland Orchestra receives $50 million grant
The largest donation ever given to a major symphony orchestra was given by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
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NewsViolist Mildred Perlow has died aged 99
The violist was dismissed from the New York Philharmonic in 1946 to make way for returning servicemen after the Second World War
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NewsLondon Mozart Players name violin prodigy Leia Zhu as artist in residence
The 14-year-old violinist will begin her residency with a performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto on 9 October, as well as enjoying mentorship opportunities from members of the orchestra
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NewsNew string chamber music appointments at Cleveland Institute of Music
Emerson Quartet violinist Philip Setzer is the new artistic director of string chamber music, while cellist Si-Yan Darren Li has been promoted to programme director
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NewsRPS Awards shortlists include top string players
Star string players Nicola Benedetti and Abel Selaocoe are in the running for the instrumentalist award, and the new Inspiration Award will celebrate non-professional ensembles
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NewsFreedman Classical Fellowship Finalists announced for 2021
The fellowship aims to find Australia’s most creative classical musician under 30, with four finalists in the running for the $21,000 prize
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NewsViolinist James Buswell has died
The US performer, teacher, recording artist and presenter passed away at the age of 74
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NewsDocumentary about Christopher Nupen to air on 3 October
’Listening Through The Lens’ profiles the work of groundbreaking music documentary maker Christopher Nupen, with insights from leading musicians and broadcasters
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NewsSearch continues for missing London cellist
UPDATE: 26-year-old cellist Penka Petkova has now been found and is safe
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NewsPrizes awarded at Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition
French ensemble Quatuor Confluence scoop 1st prize which includes €15,000 and future concert engagements
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NewsFundraiser for violinist car-crash victim
Violinist Chihsuan Yang was in a car accident following a concert last week, leaving her in hospital with devastating injuries
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NewsTwo gold medals awarded at 2021 Cremona Triennale violin making competition
Kazune Nemoto received the top prize in the cello section, while Guido Mariotto won for his double bass
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NewsThe Strad October 2021 issue is out now!
Our October issue features violinist Janine Jansen’s journey to record her new album on twelve of the world’s finest Stradivaris
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Gallery‘Noah’s Violin’ has successful Venice launch
A quartet of musicians from the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory performed Vivaldi on top of the floating instrument
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis October 2021: Progress report
Despite the UK government’s announcements of major advances in negotiations, the impact of Brexit continues to be a cause for concern among British musicians and organisations. By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: October 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsContinuo Foundation awards over £100,000 in second round grants
Following the call for applications in July, the new grants will support 23 period performance projects
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NewsMerz Trio win 2021 Naumburg Chamber Music Competition
The prizewinning trio have scooped first prize which includes $15,000 and an exclusive New York recital
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NewsCello semi-finalists announced for the Geneva International Music Competition
Eight cellists have been selected from an online recital round to continue to the next stage
