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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
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NewsDouble bassist Jessica Gilliam-Valls has died
The Texas-based double bassist, educator and ISB board member was 55
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NewsFinalists announced at the Budapest International Cello Competition
The three cellists, all from Germany, are competing for the €18,000 first prize
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NewsThe Hallé appoints new cello principal from Berlin
Rachel Helleur-Simcock will join as section leader, cello during the orchestra’s 2025/26 season
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NewsViolinist Jonathan Crow joins Royal Conservatory of Music faculty
Crow will join the Glenn Gould School as director of the Temerty Orchestral Program and as a violin faculty member in September 2026
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NewsItzhak Perlman performs the national anthem at a Mets game
The violinist appeared at the baseball game on 31 August 2025, coinciding with his 80th birthday
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NewsNew principal viola at Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Clement Pickering takes up the role as section principal viola from September 2025
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NewsEngegård Quartet appoints new second violinist
Norwegian violinist Amanda Håøy Horn takes up the role as the ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary
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NewsEinstein’s 1894 violin to go to auction for £200,000
The 1894 Anton Zunterer violin, which Einstein likely played while developing his theories of relativity, will be auctioned on 8 October
