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NewsFirst ‘del Gesù’ violin auctioned in a decade fetches £3.5 million
The 1736 Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ violin was sold on Friday 3 June by Aguttes auction house in France
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UK ivory ban comes into force
As of 6 June, anything made of or containing ivory must be registered before a sale in Britain
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Musicians’ Union and Black Lives in Music launch 3-year partnership
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) have announced a 3-year partnership that will see the organisations work together to challenge racism, promote inclusive practices and accelerate change regarding diversity in the music industry
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20-year-old cellist wins Klein International String Competition
Korean cellist Gaeun Kim wins $13,000 and a host of future performance opportunities in the US
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Prizes awarded at the 2022 Tokyo International Viola Competition
Korean violist Hayang Park takes home first prize along with JPY 1,000,000 (£6,000)
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Stradivari’s c.1679 ‘Hellier’ violin to be sold at auction
The inlaid instrument will go under the hammer at Christie’s London on 7 July 2022
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Violinist Jennifer Koh wins inaugural Eroica Award for Outstanding Service to Music
Presented by the MOLA: An Association of Music Performance Librarians, the award recognises Koh’s advocacy work and commitment to artistic excellence
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17-year-old violinist takes victory at 8th Sendai International Violin Competition
Japanese violinist Lina Nakano takes the top prize of JPY 3,000,000 (US$29,000) in her home country
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Hayoung Choi wins 2022 Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition
Choi wins the top prize of €25,000, plus numerous concert opportunities in Belgium and abroad
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Ukrainian Music Hub: a call for teachers, instruments and spaces
The music hub, set up specifically to help newly-settled Ukrainian children in the UK with music lessons, is in need of more supplies and services
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra announces new string appointments, including principal bass
Michigan-born bassist Nicholas Myers begins his first principal position at Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra alongside violinists Dylan Naroff and Yingchen Zhang
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Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir takes up teaching role at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
The cellist will join the faculty as assistant professor of cello later this year
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Israeli Holocaust violin restorer receives award for service
Amnon Weinstein, who restores violins previously owned by Jewish Holocaust victims, has been honoured for his work
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Former vicar embarks on 2000-mile cycle ride with cello
Kenneth Wilson has set off on an epic cycle ride from Carlisle to Rome, performing along the way
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Cellist Umberto Clerici takes up Queensland conducting role
The Italian cellist will become chief conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2023
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Violin and cello contestants announced for George Ensecu International Competition
12 violinists and 11 cellists have been selected to participate in the semi finals, which will take place in September 2022
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‘The good news keeps coming’: Leonkoro Quartet scoops victory at Bordeaux, signs management deal
Never out of The Strad headlines for long, the Berlin-based Leonkoro Quartet has added to its recent success stories with a competition victory and a management deal
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Inmo Yang wins 2022 Jean Sibelius Violin Competition
The Korean violinist wins a host of prizes, including a €30,000 cash prize and loan of a Guadagnini violin
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Cello quartet among winners of Concert Artists Guild competition
The Galvin Cello Quartet will join the CAG roster, as well as receive support for professional development
