All News articles – Page 131
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NewsRosalind Ventris appointed University of Oxford director of performance
The violist will start the role in September 2021
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NewsWigmore Hall returns to full programming for 2021-22 season
After many months of limited capacity, the venue will host over 500 concerts starting from 1 September, including several stars from the string playing world
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NewsJoel Quarrington retires from National Arts Centre Orchestra
The bass player first appeared as a soloist with the orchestra in 1987, becoming principal double bass in 2006
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NewsViolinist Nemanja Radulović signs with Warner Classics
The multi-award winning Serbian-French violinist once replaced Maxim Vengerov at short notice playing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
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NewsViolinist and conductor Guido Lamell dies aged 68
The versatile musician and commited educator who worked with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for over 40 years suffered a sudden heart attack
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NewsParis National Conservatory of Music and Dance reinstates suspended cello teacher
Jérôme Pernoo was suspended from his position in mid-March following accusations of inappropriate sexual touching
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NewsEva Rabchevska wins 1st prize at the 2021 Stuttgart International Violin Competition
The Ukranian violinist wins €25,000, loan of a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin and many solo engagements
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NewsViolinist and composer Dinos Constantinides dies aged 92
The Greek-US musician was a long-standing performer, composer and teacher within the Louisiana music community
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NewsUS violinist Jerome Wigler dies aged 101
The veteran musician was the longest-serving player in the history of the Philadelphia Orchestra
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NewsBBC Proms to open at full capacity
Additional tickets to go on sale Friday 23 July for the festival commencing Friday 30 July until Saturday 11 September
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NewsThe Strad August 2021 issue is out now!
American violinist Esther Yoo on competitions, collaborations and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis August 2021: Adaptive learning
During the pandemic, some luthiers have begun making online courses to record their techniques and share their knowledge. Is it a viable alternative to one-to-one teaching? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: August 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsValentino Worlitzsch appointed as 1st principal cellist of Leipzig Gewandhausorchester
The German cellist leaves his position at Frankfurt Radio Symphony to take up his new role
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NewsMarmen Quartet appoints new cellist
Cellist Sinéad O’Halloran will join the London-based quartet following the departure of Steffan Morris earlier this year
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NewsGuildhall School to broadcast online summer chamber music festival
Three performances, including one from the Consone Quartet, will be broadcast from Thursday 22 July, free of charge and available for one week
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NewsViolinist Elizabeth Wallfisch to receive 2021 Telemann Prize
The Baroque specialist has been recognised by the German town for her achievements as a musician and pedagogue
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NewsPhilharmonie de Paris announces lutherie competition
The contest will be held next January for students and professional instrument makers
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NewsSistema Europe Youth Orchestra announces online SummerFest 2021
The free festival will take place between 21 – 24 and 28 – 30 July 2021, with a focus on innovative approaches to music education, diversity and inclusion
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NewsNew violist for Australian String Quartet
Christopher Cartlidge wil leave his role at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to become the Australian String Quartet’s new violist
