Latest news – Page 28
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn takes up role at London’s Royal Academy of Music
The US violinist will assume the role of visiting professor from September 2024
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NewsViolinist announced as director of chamber music at Peabody Conservatory
Violinist of the Cavani Quartet Annie Fullard will take on the role of director of Chamber Music and Sidney M. Friedberg chair of chamber music from autumn 2024
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NewsUnique wax cylinder recordings by Paganini’s only pupil identified
Previously attributed to August Wilhelmj, Camillo Sivori is now believed to have made the recordings, which include his unpublished second Violin Concerto
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NewsCellist Sol Gabetta wins the Swiss Grand Prix de musique
The Argentinian cellist receives CHF100,000 in recognition for her contribution to music in Switzerland
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NewsMET concertmaster David Chan takes up conducting role with the Apollo Orchestra
Chan continues to accept more conducting posts, having been named director of Credo National Festival earlier this year
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NewsGuitarist appointed as RCM’s new head of strings
Gary Ryan takes on the role at London’s Royal College of Music, describing it as ‘a tremendous honour’
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NewsCellist Alexis Lee joins the Georgia State University School of Music
The cellist assumes the role of artist affiliate in cello
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NewsUS violinist Robert McDuffie awarded honorary doctorate from Emory University
The violinist received the award in a ceremony on 13 May
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints new concertmaster
Violinist Nathan Cole will depart the Los Angeles Philharmonic to assume the new role from July 2024
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NewsQueen Elisabeth Competition violin finalists announced
Twelve violinists will perform in the finals between 27 May and 1 June
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NewsCellist and string quartet among 2024 YCAT Artists
Australian cellist James Morley and the Fibonacci Quartet have joined the organisation’s roster
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NewsJerusalem Quartet performance reinstated at the Concertgebouw
The quartet will perform on Saturday 18 May with heightened security measures, after the Concertgebouw’s decision to cancel the ensemble’s performances amid safety concerns was met with public backlash
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NewsCellist Astrig Siranossian signs with Harrison Parrott
A former winner of the Penderecki Competition, Siranossian joins the roster for global management
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NewsBarbican Quartet signs with Domselaer Artist Management
The quartet joins the roster for representation in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis June 2024: Is ipê an alternative for pernambuco?
With pernambuco in danger of being permanently off limits to bow makers, could another Brazilian hardwood – ipê – be the solution?
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NewsConcertgebouw cancels Jerusalem Quartet performances
Safety concerns amid recent protest action have been cited as the reason for the cancellation of the concerts on 16 and 18 May
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NewsViolin winners announced at the Prague Spring International Music Competition
Japanese violinist Tsukushi Sasaki took first prize of CZK 250,000, as well as special prizes including recording and performance opportunities
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NewsThe Strad June 2024 issue is out now!
Cellist Laura van der Heijden graces the cover of this month’s issue, which features the luthier’s guide to customer relations, the Henschel Quartet’s 30th anniversary, plus our annual Accessories supplement
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NewsThe Gildas Quartet appoints new members
Violinist Tom Aldren and violist Christine Anderson join the UK-based quartet
