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NewsViolist Carl St Jacques has died
The American violist passed away following a battle with lung cancer, aged 42
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New Zealand violist Peter Barber has died
The violist was a long-standing member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for 47 years
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Visa delays force Ukrainian violinist to cancel UK performance
Valeriy Sokolov is now unable to perform with the Aurora Orchestra tomorrow night, due to the UK’s visa-processing backlog
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Nicola Benedetti pulls out of festival due to tendonitis
The Scottish violinist has withdrawn from three performances at the Aldeburgh Festival this month
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First ‘del Gesù’ violin auctioned in a decade fetches £3.5 million
The 1736 Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin was sold on Friday 3 June by Aguttes auction house in France
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UK ivory ban comes into force
As of 6 June, anything made of or containing ivory must be registered before a sale in Britain
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Musicians’ Union and Black Lives in Music launch 3-year partnership
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) have announced a 3-year partnership that will see the organisations work together to challenge racism, promote inclusive practices and accelerate change regarding diversity in the music industry
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20-year-old cellist wins Klein International String Competition
Korean cellist Gaeun Kim wins $13,000 and a host of future performance opportunities in the US
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Prizes awarded at the 2022 Tokyo International Viola Competition
Korean violist Hayang Park takes home first prize along with JPY 1,000,000 (£6,000)
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Stradivari’s c.1679 ‘Hellier’ violin to be sold at auction
The inlaid instrument will go under the hammer at Christie’s London on 7 July 2022
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Violinist Jennifer Koh wins inaugural Eroica Award for Outstanding Service to Music
Presented by the MOLA: An Association of Music Performance Librarians, the award recognises Koh’s advocacy work and commitment to artistic excellence
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17-year-old violinist takes victory at 8th Sendai International Violin Competition
Japanese violinist Lina Nakano takes the top prize of JPY 3,000,000 (US$29,000) in her home country
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Hayoung Choi wins 2022 Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition
Choi wins the top prize of €25,000, plus numerous concert opportunities in Belgium and abroad
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Ukrainian Music Hub: a call for teachers, instruments and spaces
The music hub, set up specifically to help newly-settled Ukrainian children in the UK with music lessons, is in need of more supplies and services
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces new string appointments, including principal bass
Michigan-born bassist Nicholas Myers begins his first principal position at Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra alongside violinists Dylan Naroff and Yingchen Zhang
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Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir takes up teaching role at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
The cellist will join the faculty as assistant professor of cello later this year
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Israeli Holocaust violin restorer receives award for service
Amnon Weinstein, who restores violins previously owned by Jewish Holocaust victims, has been honoured for his work
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Former vicar embarks on 2000-mile cycle ride with cello
Kenneth Wilson has set off on an epic cycle ride from Carlisle to Rome, performing along the way
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Cellist Umberto Clerici takes up Queensland conducting role
The Italian cellist will become chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2023
