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NewsCleveland Institute of Music receives $3.5 million gift
The contribution from the Addicott family will go towards the school’s scholarship campaign
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NewsLong-lost recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto finally released after 27 years
Ofra Harnoy’s recordings of the concerto vanished after her 1996 Abbey Road sessions. Finally uncovered in 2022, the recordings have now been released by Sony Classical
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NewsBarcelona orchestra commemorates Casals anniversary with London debut
Cellist Laura Peribañez Artero has organised a visit from the Barcelona Youth Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the legacy of Pablo Casals on the 50th anniversary of his death
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NewsViolinist Felix Ayo has died
The prolific recording artist and leader of I Musici and Quartetto Beethoven di Roma was 90 years old
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NewsThe Strad at Cremona Musica 2023 - thank you!
It was great to meet so many of our readers and followers face to face during our annual pilgrimage to Italy - take a look at your favourite products from the weekend
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NewsCellist Steven Isserlis wins 2023 Cremona Musica Award
The British musician was honoured for his ‘unceasing dedication to the art of music’
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NewsDouble bassist Joseph Guastafeste dies aged 93
The American musician was principal bass of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for almost 50 years
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NewsNo first prize awarded at Szymanowski string quartet competition
A surprise result at the finals held on 21 September
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NewsCellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason barred from British Airways flight
Despite booking a separate ticket for his cello, the cellist was not allowed to board his flight from Bucharest to London Heathrow, forcing him to book a new flight home
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NewsContinuo Foundation awards £100,000 to 25 period-instrument ensembles
The announcement coincides with the foundation’s three-year anniversary of its creation and supporting musicians in the early music sector
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NewsCome and meet Team Strad at Cremona Musica!
The Strad team will be at stand 274/275 with magazines, posters, calendars and books. Do say hi!
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NewsConcours de Genève 2023 announces semi-finalists
Eight flautists and six string quartets have been selected for the semi-final rounds of the 77th Concours de Genève
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NewsAviv Quartet appoints new first violinist
Anna Göckel joins the ensemble, following founding member Sergey Ostrovsky’s 27 years of service in the role
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NewsViolinist Karen Gomyo signs with IMG Artists and Enticott Music Management
Gomyo joins the roster for general worldwide management
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VideoPrizes awarded at 42nd Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition
Chinese violinist Ziling Guo took first prize of €10,000, a violin and future concert engagements
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NewsFinalists announced for 2023 Freedman Classical Fellowship
Three finalists will showcase career-defining projects for the chance to win the AUD21,000 prize
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NewsWynton Marsalis receives 2023 Praemium Imperiale for Music
The musician, bandleader and composer wrote his Violin Concerto in 2019 for Nicola Benedetti
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NewsViolinist Fedor Rudin appointed professor at Vienna’s University of Music and Performing Arts
The 30-year-old will take up the post as professor for orchestral education next month
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NewsNew appointments at Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The six new members include assistant principal second violin, three bass players, principal horn and principal librarian
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NewsDouble bassist Valentina Ciardelli appointed professor at Trinity Laban
The bassist, composer, performer and visual artist starts her new role in September 2023