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NewsNew platform for emerging string quartets goes online
The MERITA project aims to help 38 young string ensembles in the early stages of their careers
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NewsCellist Nick Photinos joins University of Cincinnati CCM faculty
The Grammy Award winner and co-founder of Eighth Blackbird will become professor of chamber music and eminent scholar from August 2023
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News‘Baby strings’ project aims to bring string education to deprived schools in Glasgow
Govan-based music charity and community orchestra, the Glasgow Barons, secures funding for stringed instrument teaching to enhance the lives of local children
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NewsViolinist Julia Fischer receives award from Bavarian arts ministry
The ‘Pro Meritis Scientiae et Litterarum’ award was given to the 40-year-old musician and pedagogue at a ceremony on 14 July
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis August 2023: Changing teaching approaches for adult beginners
With an increase in the number of adults taking their first steps in playing, how do teachers adapt their teaching methods to this different discipline?
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NewsCatalyst Quartet signs with Arts Management Group
The Sphinx Organization-founded ensemble will receive representation throughout North, Central and South America
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NewsParker Quartet to take up new school residency
The ensemble will provide professional mentorship for students at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts for the 2023/24 season
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NewsThe Strad August 2023 issue is out now!
Star violinist Nicola Benedetti speaks about her new role as director of the Edinburgh International Festival
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: August 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsJazz bassist Christian McBride receives Wigmore Medal
The medal recognises musicians of international standing who have developed a close relationship with Wigmore Hall
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NewsViolinist Daniel Lozakovich signs with Harrison Parrott
Lozakovich joins the agency for worldwide general management, with numerous concert engagements for the upcoming 2023/24 season
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NewsNew violist for Apollo Chamber Players
Aria Cheregosha joins the Houston-based ensemble as its core violist
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NewsUS cellist and teacher Irene Sharp has died
The founder and artistic director of California Summer Music was 87 years old
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NewsViolinist charged with attempted murder via rat poison
The 62-year-old musician in the Schleswig-Holstein Symphony Orchestra is accused of giving the poison to three people, including two fellow musicians
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NewsFinland’s European affairs minister plays cello in support of Ukraine
Anders Adlercreutz’s performance marked 500 days of war in Ukraine, prompting backlash from Russian officials
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NewsViolinist Victor Pikayzen has died aged 90
Pikayzen was a former student of David Oistrakh and a laureate of numerous international competitions
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News12-year-old violinist wins 2023 Il Piccolo Violino Magico competition
US violinist Mio Imai took first prize in the final round on 9 July 2023
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NewsIreland’s National Concert Hall announces recipients of Young Musician Award for String Players
A violinist and cellist will share the €10,000 prize for young Irish musicians
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NewsAmati five-string cello bought by New York museum
The c.1610 instrument is thought to be the only surviving five-string cello made in Cremona from that era
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NewsContinuo Foundation invites applications for sixth round of grants
£100,000 will be available to UK-based period instrument ensembles for creative projects taking place from October 2023 to March 2024
