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NewsObituary: violin competition founder Michael Hill (1938-2025)
The New Zealand jeweller, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who founded the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, died on 29 July 2025 aged 86
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NewsNew concertmaster for Hamburg’s NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
US violinist David Radzynski assumes the role
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NewsOrlando Philharmonic Orchestra announces string appointments
Violinist Maria Chirinos is appointed assistant concertmaster, and violist Tyler Pacheco joins the viola section
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NewsAmelio Trio wins the 2025 Hans Gál Ensemble Prize
The German piano trio was recognised for its achievements, particularly in its interest in contemporary works
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NewsFormer LSO violist Brian Clarke has died
The British violist was co-principal viola with the orchestra for nearly 30 years, during which he performed with notable conductors and on renowned film scores
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis August 2025: Prospects for young bow makers, repairers and restorers
With bow making a fixture on the ‘red list’ of endangered crafts in the UK, what’s the outlook for new students looking to become bow makers, repairers and restorers? By Peter Somerford
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NewsIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra’s long-time principal viola departs
Violist Miriam Hartman-Beazley has led the section for over 40 years
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NewsWinners announced at the Schoenfeld International String Competition
15-year-old Jeri Lee and 22-year-old Meng Zou won the cello and violin divisions respectively
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NewsBBC Philharmonic appoints second principal double bass
Belgian double bassist Catharina Feyen assumes the role
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NewsChamber music prizes awarded at the Schoenfeld International String Competition
Trio Archai took home the $20,000 first prize
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NewsLong-time Irish Chamber Orchestra leader to leave the ensemble
UK violinist Katherine Hunka has led the ensemble for over 20 years
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NewsRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra appoints associate principal double bass
A regular performer of ensembles in London and the UK, Nathan Knight takes up the role of no.2 double bass
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NewsObituary: luthier Carlo Vettori (1940-2025)
The Italian violin maker died on 20 July 2025, aged 85, following a long illness.
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NewsLondon Philharmonic Orchestra appoints two cellists
Cellists Henry Shapard and Leo Melvin join the section, with Shapard as co-principal
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NewsUK scientists create ‘world’s smallest violin’
The two-dimensional instrument is small enough to fit inside the width of a human hair
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NewsQuatuor Voce announces new violinist
Hélène Maréchaux replaces Sarah Dayan, who will take up a role at Paris Conservatoire from September
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NewsFinalists announced for the Schoenfeld International String Competition
Three violinists and three cellists have progressed to the final round, which will be held on Wednesday 23 July
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NewsObituary: Roger Norrington (1934-2025)
The influential conductor and champion of historically informed performance practice has died, aged 91
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for the 7th Oskar Nedbal International Viola Competition 2025
18 violists under the age of 30 have been selected to take part in the competition’s live rounds in Prague from 23 to 26 October
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NewsViolin and cello semi-finalists named at the Schoenfeld International String Competition
Seven violinists and seven cellists will proceed to the next round
