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NewsJuly 2025: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the July 2025 issue, which features Domenico Montagnana’s 1730 ‘Farina’ cello
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NewsFestival Academy Budapest 2025: ten years of classical excellence
Find out more about the tenth edition of Festival Academy Budapest, taking place from 18-28 July 2025
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NewsViolinist Nicola Benedetti takes up presenter role at Classic FM
Benedetti will host a six-part series entitled ‘The Truth About Classical Music with Nicola Benedetti,’ highlighting the realities of life as a musician at the top of the profession
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NewsNew cello faculty member at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
British cellist Benjamin Hughes will join the faculty from autumn 2025
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NewsAlma Moodie Quartet announces two new members
With new personnel, the Australian ensemble has also joined the roster of Emblem Artists for general management
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NewsPrizes awarded at the 6th Tokyo International Viola Competition
The three finalists received JPY1,900,000 in prize money, plus performance opportunities
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NewsFinalists announced for the 58th Premio Paganini International Violin Competition
24 violinists have been selected following a live pre-selection process held between April and May in five cities around the world
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NewsWinners announced for the 2025 Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists
Prizes were awarded to young violinists ranging in age from 8 to 22 over four categories
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints new associate concertmaster
Sophie Wang has been promoted to the role from within the section
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NewsParticipants announced for 2025 Trondheim Chamber Music Competition
Ten string quartets will compete at this year’s competition from 23 to 27 September 2025
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NewsTwo cellists receive American Recital Debut Awards
Gabriel Martins and Rainer Crosett will receive a Carnegie Hall performance opportunity next season, plus mentorship and future concert engagements
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NewsCellist Irena Josifoska wins 2025 Villa Musica Star Award
The Serbian cellist wins €5,000 in recognition for her musical versatility
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NewsResults announced for 2025 International Society of Bassists Makers Competition
Double basses were judged on workmanship and tone, in addition to a blind, audience-voted sound-off event
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NewsFourteen-year-old violinist signs with Harrison Parrott
Finnish violinist Lilja Haatainen joins the roster for worldwide general management
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NewsFormer Boston double bassist Edwin Barker receives ISB Distinguished Achievement Award
The former principal bassist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra was recognised for this lifetime achievements as a performer and educator
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NewsViolinist wins the 2025 Irving M. Klein International String Competition
22-year-old violinist Julia Schilz receives the $5,000 grand prize and performance engagements
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NewsWinners announced for the 2025 ISB Double Bass Competition
Prizes were awarded across eight divisions for solo, jazz, and orchestral double bass
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic cellist Dietmar Schwalke retires after 31 years
The cellist played with the orchestra since 1994, and was also a member of the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic
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NewsNo first prize awarded at the 2025 Sendai International Music Competition
South Korean violinist Moon Boha was the highest prizewinner
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NewsMinnesota Orchestra mourns long-standing cellist
Arek Tesarczyk was a versatile cellist who enjoyed a wide-ranging performance career, which included premiere performances of Rautavaara’s second cello concerto
