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NewsCellist Jacob Shaw takes up role at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
The cellist has been named visiting international chair of cello and will work with students through lessons, coaching and curating workshops
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NewsDinin Arts and Epstein Fox Performances announce new partnership
The combined roster of the two agencies will bring together numerous string players and chamber ensembles
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NewsHilary Hahn withdraws from all concerts through November
Hilary Hahn has withdrawn from her US tour with the Berlin Philharmonic and all other engagements through the end of November
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NewsString stars shine in La Jolla Music Society’s free video offerings
Alisa Weilerstein, Stefan Jackiw, Yura Lee and Paul Watkins are among the distinguished string players from the 2024 La Jolla Music Society SummerFest whose performances are now being featured free of charge on the LJMS YouTube channel
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NewsScotland’s oldest surviving cello to be heard in public for the first time since the 18th century
The 1756 cello by Robert Duncan, which once belonged to a fierce opponent of the slave trade, will take to the stage in a performance at the University of Aberdeen on 22 November
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News17-year-old violinist Leonhard Baumgartner signs to Harrison Parrott
The winner of multiple competitions joins the roster for worldwide general management
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NewsVan Kuijk Quartet member joins Lyon Conservatoire faculty
French violist Emmanuel François is an alum of the school and will start the role of viola professor in early 2025
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NewsPrizes awarded at the Buchet International Cello Competition
Hosted by the Belgium Cello Society, the competition awarded prizes to three cellists, which includes an appearance at the upcoming Brussels Cello Festival
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NewsJuilliard School dismisses violin faculty professor Li Lin
The respected violin professor was dismissed on Friday 8 November following investigations into reported misconduct
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News‘All-star’ Rosamunde Quartet signs to Curtis Artist Management Roster
The ensemble comprises members of the world’s top orchestras, three of whom are alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music
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Premium ❘ ArticleDecember 2024: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the December 2024 issue, which celebrates the dawn of Venetian instrument making in the 16th century
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News2025 Sphinx Competition semi-finalists announced
The 19 string players will travel to Detroit for the competition’s semi-finals in January
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NewsKun Seven meets a violin maker
Luthier John Francis Wright gives his opinion of the Kun Seven, a shoulder rest developed with both player and instrument in mind
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NewsThe show goes on: Arditti Quartet to open Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 2024
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, the Arditti Quartet will open the 2024 edition of the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival – hcmf // 2024 – on Friday 15 November, despite recent injury setbacks
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NewsWinners announced at the IsangYun Violin Competition
Chinese violinist Chaowen Luo took home the KRW30,000,000 (£16,400) first prize
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NewsNew viola professor at the Lyon Conservatoire
Noémie Bialobroda will begin the role in January 2025
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News2025 Grammy nominations, strings edition
Here’s a list of all things strings related among the 2025 Grammy Award nominations.
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NewsViolinist Stefan Jackiw’s E string breaks during hefty Shostakovich performance; continues to transpose like a pro
Jackiw’s string broke during a climactic point in Shostakovich’s Piano Trio no.2, yet the violinist attempted to carry on in a valiant effort
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NewsLong-standing Berlin Philharmonic violinist announces retirement
Alessandro Cappone has served the orchestra for 44 years, describing it as ‘one of the best jobs in the world’
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NewsFinalists announced for the IsangYun Violin Competition 2024
Four contestants will take to the stage in the final round on Saturday 9 November
