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NewsPasquier Trio cellist Roland Pidoux has died aged 78
The renowned French cellist, teacher, and conductor died following a serious illness
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NewsLive the adventure of the Concours musical international de Montréal
Virtuosity, intensity, and passion converge in Montréal from 27 May to 4 June 2026. Find out more about the competition, including performance opportunities, jury members and prizes, and apply by 31 October 2025
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NewsString duo wins chamber music prize at ‘Città di Cervignano’ competition
The brother and sister violin–cello duo wins €1,000 and a concert date
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NewsHengqin International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians awards $95,000 prize pool
Chinese violinist Wang Dindin Jingyi wins the senior division first prize of $30,000
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NewsWinners announced at the 2025 Leoš Janáček International Competition
Violinist Eduard Steude and the Arola Quartet receive the respective first prizes of CZK100,000 (£3,600)
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NewsFormer LPO violinist John Kitchen has died
The violinist played with the London Philharmonic for more than 30 years
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis October 2025: Resources for disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent musicians
With the UK’s Paraorchestra winning Ensemble of the Year at the 2025 RPS Awards, what resources are there for musicians who identify as disabled, D/deaf or neurodivergent?
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NewsViolinist Timothy Chooi receives University of Ottawa’s EDI Research Award
Chooi receives the award in recognition for his work to improve accessibility to classical music through various avenues of community outreach
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NewsTwo violinists join Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty
Violinists Julia Glenn and Yonah Zur join the institution as associate professor of violin and assistant professor of violin respectively
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NewsSarasota Orchestra mourns long-standing double bassist
Alex Albanese, a member of the Florida orchestra since the 1980s, died after a series of strokes earlier this year
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NewsTwoSet Violin resumes world tour plans, after Brett Yang granted US visa
Yang’s initial visa application was denied in May, resulting in the duo having to postpone the start of its tour in July
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NewsNorth Netherlands Symphony Orchestra appoints new concertmaster
28-year-old Italian violinist Fabiola Tedesco assumes the role in Groningen, having worked previously in Germany
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NewsAustralian Chamber Orchestra founder John Painter AM has died
The cellist and music educator was aged 92
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NewsViola semi-finalists announced for 2025 Concours de Genève
Eight violists will perform in the live semi-final rounds from 6 to 9 November
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NewsPeruvian violinist Ezequiel Amador Echegaray has died
The violinist enjoyed an extensive performing and teaching career in Peru and the US
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NewsV.Richelieu - innovation in lutherie: how sustainable materials are redefining instrument design
GaiaTone, a material made from recycled paper, is being used by V.Richelieu™ to create durable, jet-black fingerboards that offer new opportunities for instrument design, enabling custom shapes and models that improve playability and reduce labour costs for luthiers
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NewsDavid Finckel and Wu Han announced as artistic co-directors of South Mountain Concerts
The duo will assume artistic directorship in January 2026, following Lou Steigler’s retirement at the end of 2025
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NewsCastalian Quartet disbands after 15 years
Violist Natalie Loughran and cellist Steffan Morris will form the basis of the new Adler Quartet
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NewsWinners announced for the 2025 Budapest International Cello Competition
German cellist Arne Zeller, 19, receives the first prize of €18,000
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NewsUK government proposes charging for Musical Instrument Certificates
Under the proposals, instrument owners in Britain may need to pay up to £200 per application
