All News articles – Page 15
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NewsOrchestre de la Suisse Romande appoints assistant principal bassist
Portuguese double bassist Nuno Osório assumes the role
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NewsViolinist Hilary Hahn undergoes surgery for cervical spinal disc herniation
The American violinist promises to return to performing shortly
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NewsNew principal second violin at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Jiamin Wang had already been a member of the orchestra since 2013
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NewsWinners announced for the 2026 Singapore International Violin Competition
Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz wins $50,000
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NewsGeorge Enescu International Competition 2026 – 20th Edition
Learn more about the 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competition, one of the world’s major leading classical music competitions, taking place from 23 August to 19 September 2026 in Bucharest, Romania. The Competition is open to the disciplines of Violin, Cello, Piano and Composition, welcoming the most promising ...
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NewsObituary: violinist Earl Carlyss
The violinist, who was a former member of the Juilliard Quartet and student of Ivan Galamian, has died aged 86
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NewsSingapore International Violin Competition announces grand finalists
Three violinists will perform concertos with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on 7 February, with a chance to win the top prize of $50,000
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NewsNetflix acquires ‘Stradivarius’ dramatic feature
The drama was pitched by writer Itamar Moses, and is set to be directed by Edward Berger
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NewsHong Kong concertmaster takes up guest role in China
Jing Wang will serve as guest concertmaster of the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra from February 2026, in addition to his leadership role in the Hong Kong Philharmonic
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NewsConcours Musical International de Montréal announces violin competitors for 2026
24 violinists will take to the stage at this year’s competition, taking place from 27 May to 4 June
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NewsFinalists announced for the 2026 Singapore International Violin Competition
Six violinists proceed to the next round, and will perform chamber music with the Shanghai Quartet
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News‘We deserve better’: Lisa Batiashvili calls for fair treatment of musical instruments at UK airport security
The violinist is calling on UK airports to rethink their security checks on musical instruments, warning that current procedures expose valuable instruments to damage and unnecessary stress
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NewsCello concerto wins Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition
Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz has been recognised for her cello concerto Dzonot
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NewsYo-Yo Ma wins 20th Grammy Award
The US cellist won the category for Best Classical Instrumental Solo with his album of Shostakovich cello concertos
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NewsSemi-finalists announced for 2026 Singapore International Violin Competition
Twelve violinists will perform a 60-minute recital programme including the competition’s commissioned work, on 1 and 2 February
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NewsQuatuor Magenta awarded quartet of instruments made from the same trees
The four instruments were crafted by luthier Stefan Peter Greiner
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis February 2026: A decision on the fate of pernambuco
With the recent decision to keep pernambuco wood on CITES Appendix II, but with added restrictions, what are the implications for bow makers, dealers, auction houses and musicians?
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NewsWinners announced at Philharmonie de Paris 2026 viola making competition
Andreas Hampel took the top prize in the French capital, with Piotr Pielaszek, Marcus Klimke and Jonathan Magerl also picking up awards
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NewsAustralian Chamber Orchestra 2026 emerging artists announced
Seven string players will participate in the orchestra’s long-running programme
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NewsA second violinist, Pouya Faragardi, has been killed in the Iran protest
The Iranian violinist was 37
