Latest news – Page 118
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NewsNigel Kennedy pulls out of Royal Albert Hall concert, citing ‘musical segregation’
The violinist claims Classic FM denied him the opportunity to perform a Jimi Hendrix tribute, seen as ‘not suitable’ for the radio station’s audience
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NewsJazz bassist George Mraz has died
The first-call bassist for artists such as Tommy Flanagan, Oscar Peterson and Dizzy Gillespie died at the age of 77
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NewsViolinist and composer Elektra Kurtis has died
An influential member of the New York jazz scene, the US-Greek musician had been battling with brain cancer for four years
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NewsYo-Yo Ma receives Praemium Imperiale award
The cellist receives the award in recognition of his achievements as an artist, his international impact on the arts and for his role in enriching the global community
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NewsMonteverdi Choir & Orchestras move to St Martin-in-the-Fields
The central London church and venue will be the new base for the ensembles, with founder and artistic director of the Monteverdi ensembles Sir John Eliot Gardiner to conduct three concerts in first season
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NewsVital Sounds Initiative announces grants for digital hospital concerts
The initiative from Project: Music Heals Us will offer over $30,000 to arts organisations and ensembles to facilitate concerts for hospitalised patients across the US
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NewsPrizes awarded at CullerArts 3rd International Violin Competition
US-Spanish violinist Alexis Hatch won first prize with a performance of Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
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NewsEvansville Philharmonic Orchestra appoints new concertmaster
Dr. Jia-Rong Gan starts her new role for the 2021-22 season
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NewsCharges dropped against Paris cello teacher, but dismissed for one year
Former sexual misconduct charges against Jérôme Pernoo have been dropped by the Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance, yet Pernoo has been dismissed for one year for additional reasons
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NewsViolin prizes awarded at the ARD International Music Competition
Japanese violinist Seiji Okamoto won first prize in the violin category final held on Sunday 12 September
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NewsGuildhall School of Music & Drama granted £637,000 of Leverhulme Arts Scholarships
The funds will go towards supporting undergraduate and postgraduate musicians, as well as children and young people under 18
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NewsMU and The Ivors Academy call for support for shielding musicians
Joint research by the Musicians’ Union and The Ivors Academy has revealed that 70% of musicians, songwriters and composers who are still shielding in the UK are facing financial hardship because of their continued need to shield.
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NewsLPO begins two-year digital residency with Marquee TV
Live-filmed digital concerts will be free for a limited period, featuring many stars of the string playing world
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NewsCellist Sebastian Hess has died
The former pupil of William Pleeth and Mstislav Rostropovich died of a sudden brain aneurysm on 1 September, aged 50
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NewsLynn Harrell memorial concert to be held 21 September
Classical music stars including violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and film composer John Williams will perform at the event commemorating the late American cellist, who died in 2020
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NewsAwards for Young Musicians announces new round of funding
Young musicians from low-income families are invited to apply for grants of up to £2000 to contribute towards their musical education and artistic development
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NewsFrom Corelli to Capuçon: a network of influential violinists throughout history
Violinist Inga Brandini has created a comprehensive timeline illustrating the links between different violin schools and players
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NewsLuthier Gerald Botteley has died
The British violin teacher and luthier made 50 violins during his life, completing his final one while terminally ill.
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NewsCellist and editor Nona Pyron has died
Pyron was a leading researcher and publisher of early music for cello as well as a performer and educator
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NewsMaria Ioudenitch wins Tibor Varga International Violin Competition 2021
The US violinist won first prize after the final round on Saturday 4 September in Sion, Switzerland
