All News articles – Page 11
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NewsAustralian violist Simon Oswell has died
The Petra Quartet’s founding violist was widely respected in Australia’s orchestral and chamber music scenes
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints two new fellows
Violist William Mathangani and violinist Keshav Srinivasan begin with the BSO in autumn 2026
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NewsJune 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the June issue, in which German violinist Christian Tetzlaff dicusses turning 60, the values that have shaped his career and why he finds dignity in speaking out about what he believes in
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News’Does anybody have an A string?’ – cello string gets crowd-sourced at the Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition semi-finals
When cellist Alexander Wollheim’s brand-new A string broke on stage, an appeal for help was made to the audience
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NewsObituary: Canadian cellist and composer Cris Derksen (1981–2026)
The Indigenous musician was fatally injured in a car accident on 15 May
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NewsViolinist Giulia Rimonda awarded Villa Musica Star Award for 2026
The Italian violinist receives €5,000, awarded to gifted young musicians with a high profile in chamber music
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NewsDavid Finckel and Wu Han to extend CMS leadership contract through 2032
The pair has guided the chamber music organisation through a period of artistic expansion and national prominence since 2004
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NewsObituary: British violinist Blaize Henry (1992–2026)
The violinist and violist was a long-time member of the Chineke! Orchestra
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NewsTruls Mørk loaned ‘Iwasaki’ Stradivari cello
The Norwegian cellist will give his first performance on the 1727 instrument in Norway on 21 May
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NewsWinners announced for 2026 Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition
Trio Rossetti from the Royal College of Music wins £1,500 and a paid performance engagement
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NewsFinalists announced for 2026 Queen Elisabeth Cello Competition
Twelve candidates will participate in the competition’s final round from 25 to 30 May
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NewsWillard Carter and Joshua Brown named YCAT and CAG shared artists
The British cellist and US violinist will receive transatlantic support
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NewsOpus13 signs with Kirshbaum Associates
The Scandinavian quartet joins the roster for North American representation
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NewsSNAP! Violinist Ray Chen’s E string breaks at the Royal Albert Hall
The Taiwanese–Australian violinist was performing the Korngold Violin Concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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NewsObituary: violist Stefan Kamasa
Kamasa, who helped shape the landscape of Polish viola playing, was 96
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NewsObituary: cellist Henrique Fernandes (1927–2026)
The influential Portuguese cellist and teacher was 98
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NewsTerra Quartet joins the Dinin Arts roster
The New York-based ensemble has previously won top prizes at the Naumburg, Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall international competitions
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NewsRising ensembles Katarina Quartet and Paddington Trio join NEC roster
The two groups will become ensembles in residence as part of NEC’s Professional Programs
