Latest news – Page 18
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NewsIsraeli violist Gad Levertov has died
The musician and pedagogue, who taught at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, was 86 years old
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NewsEstonian cellist Teet Järvi has died
The cellist, who was part of the extensive Järvi musical dynasty, died aged 67
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NewsThe youngest-ever Tibor Varga winner signs with Harrison Parrott
Seohyun Kim, who won the Tibor Varga International Competition at the age of 14 in 2023, joins the roster for worldwide general management
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NewsBarrier-breaking double bassist Charles Burrell has died, aged 104
Referred to as the ‘Jackie Robinson of Classical Music,’ Burrell was the first Black member of the Denver Symphony in 1949
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NewsFast fashion in music: Arco to hold violin recycling event in London
London-based charity Arco, which provides affordable tuition and stringed instruments to students, is seeking donations of violins and accessories on 21 June
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NewsViolinist Renaud Capuçon extends tenure with Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
The violinist will serve as artistic director through to the end of the 2028/29 season
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NewsLucile Boulanger joins Paris Conservatoire faculty
Boulanger joins the faculty as a viola da gamba teacher in the conservatoire’s ancient music department
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NewsJuly 2025: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the July 2025 issue, which features Domenico Montagnana’s 1730 ‘Farina’ cello
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NewsFestival Academy Budapest 2025: ten years of classical excellence
Find out more about the tenth edition of Festival Academy Budapest, taking place from 18-28 July 2025
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NewsViolinist Nicola Benedetti takes up presenter role at Classic FM
Benedetti will host a six-part series entitled ‘The Truth About Classical Music with Nicola Benedetti,’ highlighting the realities of life as a musician at the top of the profession
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NewsNew cello faculty member at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
British cellist Benjamin Hughes will join the faculty from autumn 2025
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NewsAlma Moodie Quartet announces two new members
With new personnel, the Australian ensemble has also joined the roster of Emblem Artists for general management
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NewsPrizes awarded at the 6th Tokyo International Viola Competition
The three finalists received JPY1,900,000 in prize money, plus performance opportunities
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NewsFinalists announced for the 58th Premio Paganini International Violin Competition
24 violinists have been selected following a live pre-selection process held between April and May in five cities around the world
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NewsWinners announced for the 2025 Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists
Prizes were awarded to young violinists ranging in age from 8 to 22 over four categories
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints new associate concertmaster
Sophie Wang has been promoted to the role from within the section
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NewsParticipants announced for 2025 Trondheim Chamber Music Competition
Ten string quartets will compete at this year’s competition from 23 to 27 September 2025
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NewsTwo cellists receive American Recital Debut Awards
Gabriel Martins and Rainer Crosett will receive a Carnegie Hall performance opportunity next season, plus mentorship and future concert engagements
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NewsCellist Irena Josifoska wins 2025 Villa Musica Star Award
The Serbian cellist wins €5,000 in recognition for her musical versatility
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NewsResults announced for 2025 International Society of Bassists Makers Competition
Double basses were judged on workmanship and tone, in addition to a blind, audience-voted sound-off event
