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NewsLeon Bosch receives the centenary Cobbett Medal for services to chamber music
The South African-born bassist is both the first double bassist and the first black musician to receive the award
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NewsObituary: violin maker Rowland Ross (1945 - 2024)
Martin Restall and Ninian Boyle look back on the life of the British violin maker, who died in March 2024 aged 79
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NewsFormosa Quartet appoints new violinist
David Bernat succeeds Wayne Lee, who has served the ensemble for twelve years
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NewsViolist David Samuel joins Vanderbilt University faculty
Samuel has been appointed assistant professor of viola at the university’s Blair School of Music
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NewsTelegraph Quartet to take up residency at the University of Michigan
The ensemble will begin a three-year residency at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance from autumn 2024
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NewsViola and violin contestants announced for 2024 International Max Rostal Competition
22 violists and 21 violinists will compete in the competition held at the Berlin University of the Arts from 19 to 25 October
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis August 2024: String quartets and the ‘Bridgerton effect’
String quartets have seen a surge in business from weddings and events – all thanks to the success of one particular Netflix series. What can we learn from the so-called ‘Bridgerton effect’?
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NewsMusicians’ Union members vote in favour of potential strike action at Welsh National Opera
The vote comes as a response to management’s plans to make the orchestra part-time, cutting pay by 15 per cent with a reduction in touring
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for the 2024 Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition
15 violists will compete at this year’s competition which will take place in Prague from 3 to 6 October 2024
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NewsThe Hallé Orchestra appoints new leader
Violinist Emily Davis will share the leadership role with Roberto Ruisi as the orchestra heads into its 2024/25 season
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NewsCellist Tanya Remenikova announces retirement from teaching position
The famed Russian cellist and teacher was a student of Mstislav Rostropovich
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NewsWelsh cellist Kathryn Price has died
The musician and teacher, who had a solo career encompassing Europe, the US and the Seychelles, was 54 years old
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NewsSydney Symphony Orchestra appoints new associate principal cello
Simon Cobcroft most recently held the role of principal cello at the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra
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NewsThe Strad August 2024 issue is out now!
Our cover star Rachel Podger speaks about her playing, teaching and new paths in her career
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NewsYsaÿe International Violin Competition results announced
Austrian and Australian violinists took home the senior and junior category prizes respectively
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NewsWinners announced at the York International Young Artists Competition 2024
Comprising violin, five-string cello piccolo and cello, Ayres Extemporae scooped the top prize package including cash, a recording contract, plus future professional engagements
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NewsWinners announced for the 2024 Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition
The top prizes were won by Austrian violinist Leonhard Baumgartner and Romanian violinist Constantin Stefan Cristian
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NewsFinnish cellist Lauri Pulakka dies aged 62
The musician was also a noted pedagogue, teaching cello, Baroque cello, viola da gamba and music history
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NewsFriday Preview: What to know before the Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition results
The competition’s finals are taking place today and tomorrow, and we’ll bring you the results on Monday. Here’s all you need to know until then!
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NewsItzhak Perlman targeted in social media scam
The 78-year-old superstar violinist has warned his Facebook followers not to be fooled by anyone masquerading as him online