All News articles – Page 13
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NewsConcertmaster named executive director of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra
Chinese–Canadian violinist Li Zhe, the current concertmaster of the orchestra, takes on the administrative role
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NewsNew string appointments at Manhattan School of Music
Violist Jordan Bak and double bassist Ha Young Jung join the string faculty from 3 September 2025
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NewsCello candidates announced for the 2025 Isang Yun Competition
24 cellists will compete for the top prize of KRW30,000,000 (£16,000) plus numerous concert opportunities, from 1 to 9 November
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NewsThe MERITA Revolution: supporting string quartets to connect, innovate and evolve
Francesca Moncada, project manager of MERITA platform and founder of Le Dimore del Quartetto, leading organisation of MERITA, reflects on extraordinary results of the platform’s first three years, which aims to re-invigorate the tradition of classical music performance in Europe
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NewsBuffalo Philharmonic Orchestra extends Nikki Chooi’s concertmaster contract
The violinist will continue his role through the 2030/31 season
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NewsNeave Trio signs new management deal
The Grammy-nominated trio joins the Colbert Artists roster for management and booking in North America
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NewsTributes flow following death of 15-year-old violinist
Mount Pisgah Christian School mourns Grace Choi, who made her Carnegie Hall debut two months ago, following a family tragedy
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NewsViolinist Janine Jansen cancels season-opening performance with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Alena Baeva steps in to perform the Prokofiev Violin Concerto no.1 at the Wiener Konzerthaus
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NewsMunich violist’s entire instrument collection stolen from his apartment
Norbert Merkl’s collection, comprising one viola, two violins and 61 bows, were stolen on the morning of 18 August 2025 while he and his family were overseas on holiday
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NewsDetained Utah violinist receives first deportation hearing
Violinist Donggin ‘John’ Shin may be released upon a $25,000 bond, pending government appeal
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NewsCellist’s travel plans nearly scuppered by unexpected item
Maja Bogdanović was held up at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after her Bluetooth foot pedal triggered a red alert at security
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NewsViolinist Esther Yoo to join RCM faculty
Yoo will join the school as violin professor from September 2025
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NewsWinners announced for Musica Viva’s 2025 Strike A Chord competition
The IncrediBows quartet wins the Robert Salzer first prize of AUD5,000
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NewsUS Homeland Security responds to rally for detained Utah violinist
The department has labelled violinist Donggin ‘John’ Shin ‘a CRIMINAL illegal alien’
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NewsOrchestre de Paris names new concertmaster
Violinist Sarah Nemtanu will take up her new position in January 2026
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NewsJulian Rachlin signs with Knight Classical
The violinist, violist and conductor will be represented by the agency in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand
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NewsPoiesis Quartet wins the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition
The Cincinnati-based quartet receives CAD25,000 (£13,400) and an extensive prize package
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NewsFinalists announced at the Banff International String Quartet Competition
Three quartets will perform on the 31 August finals at the Banff Centre
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News17-year-old wins 2025 Tibor Varga Competition
Chinese violinist Aozhe Zhang wins the CHF20,000 (£18,400) first prize
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NewsAustin Symphony Orchestra appoints assistant concertmaster
Chloe Yofan moves from the second violin section of the orchestra to the new role


























