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Finalists announced for 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
Four violinists will compete this weekend for the top prize comprising $30,000, a violin, bows, accessories, plus a career support package and future performance opportunities
2023 RPS Award shortlists include star string players
Violinist Elena Urioste, cellist Abel Selaocoe and violist Timothy Ridout are nominated for awards this year
Analysis February 2023: Problems with pernambuco
The CITES CoP19 conference brought the pernambuco situation into sharp focus. How can the music community take the issue forward into the future?
Julian Rachlin appointed music director of Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
The violinist and conductor will begin the role in October 2023
The Strad February 2023 issue is out now!
French cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca speaks about his influences, tutors, eclectic repertoire, and his new recording
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
Double bassist wins the first ICMA Classeek Award
French-Austrian double bass player Marc-André Teruel will receive this new prize, which aims to support the next generation of outstanding classical musicians
New principal players for Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra has recruited section leader viola and principal cor anglais
Violinist Michaela Paetsch has died
The US violinist is known for being the first female to record all 24 Paganini Caprices for solo violin
Violinist Augustin Hadelich joins KD SCHMID for general management
KD SCHMID has previously worked with Hadelich for local representation in Europe and Asia
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Competitions
Teenaged cellist wins 2022 Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition
14-year-old cellist Bhargava R. Kulkarni wins a cash prize and a performance opportunity with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra in 2023
Chicago Violin Competition announces 2022 winners and laureates
The online competition awards prizes to violinists in Senior and Young Artist categories
Competitors announced for 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The ‘New Zealand Violin Olympics’ is back with its first edition since 2019
Singapore International Violin Competition announces winners
Singapore International Violin Competition announces grand finalists
Winners announced at 2022 Goodmesh Concours
Double bassist wins 2022 Barbash J.S. Bach Competition
Ivan Skanavi wins Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann
String quartet scoops top prize at Swiss chamber music competition
Ensemble N wins 2022 Boris Pergamenschikow Prize
