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NewsFormer Tucson Symphony concertmaster John Ferrell has died, aged 90
The violinist was also a member of the Stradivari String Quartet
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NewsCellist Gabriel Cabezas wins Sphinx Medal of Excellence and $50,000 artist grant
The American musician is recognised for his ‘outstanding work ethic, spirit of determination and great potential for leadership’
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NewsMelbourne Symphony Orchestra musician’s viola stolen from parked car
The valuable instrument had been left in the vehicle in the Australian suburb of St Kilda West
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News300-year-old cello, worth $1m, stolen in California
The instrument by Antonio Domenicelli was left in a parked car on 1 November 2015
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NewsFormer Boston Symphony concertmaster Joseph Silverstein has died aged 83
The American violinist was also a respected teacher and conductor
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NewsLionel Cottet named Bavarian Radio Symphony principal cellist
The 28-year-old Swiss musician is a graduate of the Juilliard School and the Salzburg Mozarteum
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News2015 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition names shortlisted candidates
With a top prize of €25,000, the competition launches this weekend in Finland
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NewsViolin maker Josef Kantuscher has died aged 91
The Slovenian luthier was born on 23 December 1923 and died on 6 October 2015
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NewsViolinist Midori cancels US Korngold performance
The musician, who has pulled out of a number of concerts this year, was due to perform on Saturday
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NewsGirl born without fingers aims to play viola with 3D-printed hand
Shea Stollenwerk currently holds her bow with the help of an adaptive device
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NewsThe Strad December 2015 issue is out now
British Baroque violinist Rachel Podger speaks about symbolism, sonorities and sacrifice in Biber's Rosary Sonatas
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NewsViolinist Itzhak Perlman to receive US Presidential Medal of Freedom
America’s ‘highest civilian honour’ will be presented at The White House next week
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NewsUNESCO orchestral concert for Paris terror victims to feature French concertmasters
The performance will be streamed live online this evening
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NewsViolin, violas and cello, worth $160,000, stolen in Melbourne, Australia
The five instruments were taken from a parked car last month
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NewsCellist Maya Beiser named 2015 United States Artists Distinguished Fellow in Music
The experimental Israeli-American musician receives a grant of $50,000
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NewsAndrás Keller appointed Guildhall School professor of violin
The Hungarian violinist begins teaching at the London school from January 2016
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NewsZorá String Quartet wins First Prize at 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions
The string quartet was one of six artists to receive the New York prize, which includes concert opportunities and management
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NewsViolinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja withdraws from concerts due to injury
The Moldovan musician is suffering from tendonitis
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NewsCellist Ella van Poucke wins 2015 Isangyun Competition in South Korea
The 21-year-old musician receives a substantial cash prize and performance opportunities
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NewsMenuhin Competition 2016 receives record number of applications
The contest has conducted a survey of its young violin entrants, producing interesting findings
