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NewsTakács Quartet signs with Maestro Arts
The ensemble joins the roster for worldwide management, excluding North and South America
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NewsGuildhall School’s 2026 Music Gold Medal awarded to violinist Caroline Durham
The US violinist performed Bartók’s Violin Concerto no.2 in the final round
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NewsSingapore’s animated film ‘The Violinist’ selected for Annecy Film Festival 2026
The selection places Singaporean animation on the global stage for the first time in the festival’s 65-year history
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NewsViolinist Danbi Um appointed to University of Cincinnati CCM faculty
Um will commence the role of assistant professor of violin from 15 August 2026
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NewsEastman School of Music announces visiting instructor of double bass
Brett Shurtliffe returns to his alma mater to take up the role for the 2026/27 academic year
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NewsWorld record smashed: ‘Macdonald’ Stradivari viola sells for millions
The instrument has been bought for a price exceeding the amount paid for the ‘Baron Knoop’ Stradivari violin in 2025
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NewsViolinist Simone Lamsma signs to KD SCHMID
The Dutch violinist joins the roster for general management
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NewsHas the €10 million 1719 ‘Lauterbach’ Stradivari been found?
A violin that may be the Nazi-looted instrument has been brought to attention following a performance by violinist Emmanuel Coppey in Colmar, France
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NewsTerrifying moment a million-dollar violin is knocked out of soloist’s hands
Violinist Elina Vähälä was performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto when the incident occurred
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NewsThe Strad at akustika Nuremberg 2026 - thank you!
It was wonderful to meet so many of our readers and followers during the annual trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Take a look at a few photos from the weekend
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NewsObituary: violinist Günter Pichler (1940–2026)
The founder of the Alban Berg Quartet died in a car accident on 24 April
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NewsCommand Your Sound – Larsen Strings introduces Sovereign for Cello
With the launch of Larsen Sovereign for Cello, Larsen Strings presents its most soloistic cello string set to date - one shaped in close collaboration with leading artists, including international soloist Johannes Moser, whose pursuit of greater power, immediacy and expressive freedom has helped drive the development
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News2022 Mick de Hoog violin stolen in Dublin
The instrument was contained in a white Gewa Air case and was stolen from Kimmage on the evening of 22 April
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NewsCome and meet Team Strad at akustika Nuremberg 2026!
The Strad team has arrived for the 2026 akustika trade fair from 24 to 26 April in Nuremberg, Germany. Come and visit us at stand B08 in Hall 7A, pick up a free copy of our April issue, and check out our subscription discount!
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NewsResonance String Quartet Fellowship launches with Balourdet Quartet as inaugural fellow
The ensemble will receive mentorship, professional development and participate in residencies in the US, UK and Europe
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NewsString winners feature at the 2026 BBC Music Magazine Awards
Timothy Ridout scooped a major victory for the viola as a solo instrument, while the Marmen Quartet was recognised for its recording of challenging works by Bartók and Ligeti
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis May 2026: The European Parliament tackles airlines’ instrument policies
Members of the European Parliament are now debating the thorny issue of musicians taking their instruments on flights. Could there finally be light at the end of this tunnel?
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NewsObituary: Sergei Stadler (1962–2026)
The Russian violinist and conductor died aged 63 onboard a flight to Istanbul
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NewsTrad duo Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas to part ways
After 26 years of collaboration, the violinist and cellist will pursue independent projects
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NewsTonhalle-Orchester Zürich appoints new principal bassist
Double bassist Wies de Boevé takes up the role, departing the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
