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NewsViolinist Igor Oistrakh has died
Son of the renowned musician David Oistrakh, the violinist and educator lived to the age of 90
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NewsAugustin Hadelich and Pablo Ferrández win Opus Classic awards
The award for classical music in Germany celebrates recordings from a range of instrumentalists, ensembles and singers
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NewsNo ‘cargo’ allowed onboard: cellist kicked off Air Wisconsin flight
Andrew Yee of the Attacca Quartet was taken off a flight, despite having booked an extra seat for the cello
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NewsEmerson Quartet to retire in 2023
The ensemble’s retirement will come after a 47-year long career, and a busy penultimate season
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NewsViolinist Marije Johnston joins the Heath Quartet
She will be the ensemble’s joint leader with Sara Wolstenholme, replacing founding member Oliver Heath
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NewsThe Strad September 2021 issue is out now!
Our September Suzuki special explores the worldwide success of the eminent teaching method
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis September 2021: Cloud coverage
Online-only competitions have become ubiquitous in the past year, and competitors have had to adjust quickly to this new way of assessment. Where does the future lie? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: September 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsQueensland Symphony Orchestra appoints co-concertmaster
Natsuko Yoshimoto leaves concertmaster position at Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to take up her new role
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NewsTop US string quartets receive commissioning grants from Chamber Music America
A rollout of nearly $1.3 million has been awarded to small ensembles to commission new works by US composers, build audience engagement and foster artist development
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NewsJazz bassist Peter Ind has died
The double bassist, record producer and club owner lived to the age of 93
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NewsFinalists announced at Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition
Six violinists will now prepare for the highly demanding final round to be held in 2022
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NewsGlobetrotting signed violin to raise funds for music education in Brazilian favelas
A copy of Paganini’s violin with signatures of many of today’s greatest violinists to be auctioned for a social cause
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NewsMusicologist creates interactive map of female composers
Musicologist and music teacher Sakira Ventura created the map to shine a light on female composers who otherwise would be lost in obscurity
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NewsAlisa Weilerstein cancels concert due to positive Covid test
The internationally acclaimed cellist has withdrawn from her concert with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel
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NewsViolinist Anne-Sophie Mutter appointed to Lucerne Festival Foundation Board of Trustees
She is among the newest members of the board along with Manuela Wirth and Christian Gellerstad
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NewsRimma Benyumova appointed concertmaster of Staatskapelle Berlin
The Russian violinist will begin her role for the 2021/22 season
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NewsRosebud String Quartet added to Leaf Music label’s roster
The quartet are preparing its debut release of Haydn and Mozart for spring 2022
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NewsViolinist Gustavo Menezes has died
The Brazilian musician suffered a sudden heart attack at the age of 48
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NewsLA Phil to introduce full-vaccination policy from 9 October
All audience members, staff and artists at LA Phil concerts must present a valid vaccination record upon entry to Walt Disney Concert Hall, with youth events cancelled until vaccines become available for children
