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NewsNew string quartet competition announced
The inaugural Bad Tölz International String Quartet Competition will be held in April 2023, with applications now open
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Former Vienna Philharmonic concertmaster has died
Violinist Walter Barylli led the orchestra from 1939 to 1972
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Foundation launched to renovate Antonio Stradivari’s house
Founded by violinist Fabrizio von Arx, the Casa Stradivari Foundation aims to reopen the house and workshop by November 2022
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Cellist Blaise Déjardin to join New England Conservatory faculty
The NEC alumnus and principal cello of the Boston Symphony Orchestra will begin his role in autumn 2022
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Star-studded string line-up for Benedetti Foundation’s half term sessions
Running from 12 to 18 February 2022, the new short virtual sessions will focus on the physicality and psychology of string playing
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Violist Quintin Ballardie has died aged 93
Ballardie founded the English Chamber Orchestra and was a former principal violist with the LPO
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Winners of the 6th Unisa International Strings Competition announced
Canadian cellist Bryan Cheng took home the top prize at the University of South Africa’s competition last Saturday
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Winners of the Gustav Mahler International Cello Competition announced
German cellist Constantin Paul Siepermann has won the Gustav Mahler Prize and receives 30,000CZK (£1,000)
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Cellist and editor Lynne Latham has died
Cellist, educator and editor of numerous string ensemble arrangements performed worldwide, Latham passed away on 24 January 2022
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Composer George Crumb has died
The American composer, known for works such as Black Angels, Vox Balanae and his Sonata for Solo Cello, has passed away aged 92
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Violinist Jennifer Koh to receive honorary doctorate from Cleveland Institute of Music
The degree recognises Koh’s excellence as a performer, her work to grow contemporary violin repertoire and her commitment to diversity in classical music
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Violin contestants announced for 2022 Carl Nielsen Competition
24 international violinists will have the chance to compete for the top prize package worth €25,000
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Cellist Leslie Parnas has died
The cellist died of heart failure at a rehabilitation facility in Florida, aged 90
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Inaugural Philharmonie de Paris lutherie competition names winners
A total of 89 cellos were submitted for the competition, to celebrate excellence in the field and promote emerging talent
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New competition launched to loan Lynn Harrell’s old cello
The Harrell Dungey Cello Loan Competition aims to seek a deserving young cellist to play Harrell’s 2008 Christopher Dungey Montagnana copy
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Violist and pedagogue Wieslaw Rekucki has died
The Polish violist passed away following a heart attack on 30 January
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Violinist Alex DePue killed in car crash
Member of the DePue Brothers Band and violinist for rock guitarist Steve Vai, DePue passed away in an accident on Thursday 27 January
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2022 Sphinx Competition Laureates announced
With over $100,000 in prize money awarded in total, double bassist Kebra-Seyoun Charles took the senior division first prize of $50,000
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Prizes awarded at the Netherlands Violin Competition
Violinist Isobel Warmelink won the Oskar Back 18-25 years category, while Joshua Tavenier was victorious in the Davina van Wely 14-17 years category
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Ryanair: Buy a ticket for your viola or you don’t fly
Violist Danielli Johnson was recently denied onboard a Ryanair flight, scuppering her plans to take an audition in Portugal
