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NewsBritish cellist Julian Lloyd Webber joins charity Live Music Now as spokesman
The artist announced his retirement from performing in April due to injury
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NewsThe Strad October 2014 issue is out now
We explore how cutting-edge technology is shedding new light on a rediscovered contralto Amati viola
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NewsCzech violinist Jan MráÄek wins International Fritz Kreisler Competition
The 23-year-old artist receives €15,000 and performances with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
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NewsInternational Violin Competition of Indianapolis names special prize winners
The competition, held every four years, was won by South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho
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NewsJinjoo Cho wins first prize at the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
South Korean violinist Jinjoo Cho has won the first prize at the 2014 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI). The 26-year-old will receive a $30,000 cash prize, a gold medal and career management for the next four years, as well as the four-year loan of the 1683 ‘Gingold’ ...
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NewsViolin, viola, cello and bow makers honoured at 2014 VSA competition
Nine gold medals were awarded at this year's Violin Society of America international makers' competition, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from 15-21 September. Jeff Phillips received a gold medal in the violin category for tone and workmanship - his third in a row, having won golds in both 2010 ...
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NewsStefan Tarara wins George Enescu International Competition Violin category
The multi-prize-winning German violinist receives €15,000
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NewsFears expressed for future of BBC Scottish Symphony should independence triumph
Leading classical music names warn of possible cultural ‘disaster' in an independent Scotland
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NewsInternational Violin Competition of Indianapolis announces all-female final
Five Korean artists and one American will perform two concertos each over the coming days
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn cancels further performances
The artist's recovery from an inflamed muscle has taken longer than expected
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NewsCellist Yo-Yo Ma receives Amsterdam's Concertgebouw Prize
The artist was honoured for his longstanding contribution to the venue
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NewsMoscow violin making competition announces winners
The ‘Violin: Soul and Shape' event took place this month, recognising makers in several categories
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NewsIstván Várdai wins Germany's ARD International Music Competition top cello prize
The 28-year-old Hungarian has been a prolific prize winner in recent years
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NewsElectric guitar overtakes violin on list of students' most popular musical instruments
A comprehensive study undertaken by the UK's ABRSM finds shifting trends from traditional to pop instruments
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NewsJulie Albers named Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra principal cellist
The American musician officially takes up her role in the 2015-16 season
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NewsMiklós Perényi appointed Royal Northern College of Music International Chair in Cello
The cellist joins the UK institution this year
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NewsZehetmair Quartet awarded Paul Hindemith Prize, worth €10,000
The biennial award is given by the City of Hanau in recognition of the famous composer
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NewsViolinist Esther Yoo and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan join 2014 BBC New Generation Artists scheme
This year's crop also includes the Armida Quartet
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NewsYale Collection of Musical Instruments acquires violins by Guarneri and Amati
The bequest from the Andrew F. Petryn Collection also includes three Tourte bows
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NewsHan-Na Chang resigns as music director of Qatar Philharmonic with immediate effect
The cellist and conductor has cited ‘irreconcilable artistic differences'
