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NewsPiatti Quartet named resident quartet at Kings Place
The ensemble has secured the position at the London venue for an initial two-year term, beginning in October
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NewsWinners of 2023 Victor Elmaleh Competition announced
Two quartets, a violinist, double bassist and violin-guitar duo have taken the top prizes
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis June 2023: Concerts for neurodiverse audiences
Ensembles and venues are increasingly programming concerts designed for neurodiverse audiences – and concertgoers young and old are responding positively
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NewsViolinist Edith Peinemann has died aged 85
The musician and tutor was a favourite of George Szell and William Steinberg
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News2023 Sphinx MPower Artist Grant recipients announced
Fifteen artists have been selected to receive a total of $100,000 to address each recipient’s creative ambitions
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NewsFlight woes force Hilary Hahn to cancel Milan performance
Fresh from recovering from illness and ready to reappear on the concert stage, the violinist was left in tears at JFK airport
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NewsApply now for the Stuttgart International Violin Competition 2024
Apply by 31 July 2023 for the next competition which will take place from 19 to 26 February 2024
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NewsWinners announced at Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
Italy’s Quartetto Indaco won the string quartet category, while Germany’s Capybara Piano Quartet was victorious in the piano trio/quartet section
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NewsOrpheus Sinfonia launches new professional development programme for recent music graduates
Applications are now open for the Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation Programme, which will offer paid orchestral work as well as assistance for musicians entering the profession
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NewsCellist Anastasia Kobekina signs with Sony Classical
The cellist will release her debut album in early 2024
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NewsScottish Ballet Orchestra violinist Justine Watts dies
The musician also performed with several orchestras and ensembles across the UK and abroad
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NewsPoiesis Quartet wins 2023 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition
The quartet has received $21,500 and multiple performance opportunities
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NewsThe Strad June 2023 issue is out now!
Cellist, composer and vocalist Ayanna Witter-Johnson graces the cover with tales of her musical journey and creative output
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NewsSibelius Academy loans Stradivari violin to Paddington Trio violinist
The loan will enable Finnish violinist Tuulia Hero to play the fine instrument for two years
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: June 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsEdinburgh International Festival announces paid opportunity for pre-professional string players
Five string players will be chosen by festival director Nicola Benedetti to take part in a performance of Mendelssohn Octet this summer
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NewsNational Orchestra of Spain appoints 23-year-old concertmaster
Violinist Valerie Steenken becomes the youngest leader in the orchestra’s history
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NewsMarkneukirchen Competition announces cello winners
Czech cellist Vilem Vlcek took first prize of €7,000 as well a future concerto engagement
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NewsBelarusian cellist Aleksandr Khramouchin dies aged 43
The musician was principal cellist of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra for almost two decades and performed in the Aviv Quartet
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NewsJoseph Conyers announced as the Philadelphia Orchestra’s new principal double bass
The bassist is the orchestra’s first black principal musician