All News articles – Page 181
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: June 2018
Bringing a unique, personal approach to music for a friend
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Premium ❘ NewsNew Music Curriculum in UK Schools: Analysis
The ABRSM, the UK’s leading music examinations board, will be drafting a new ‘model music curriculum’ for the Government. Harry Whie asks why its appointment raised questions
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NewsJapan's new viola playing emperor
Emperor Naruhito, who began his reign on 1 May this year following his father’s abdication, is a keen amateur musician
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NewsHome visit for Cremonese instruments from US National Music Museum
The Museo del Violino prepares to welcome instruments by Stradivari, the Amatis and others from collection housed in Vermillion, South Dakota
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NewsThe Strad May 2019 issue is out now
The Shanghai Quartet talks to us about celebrating their 35th anniversary, China, Beethoven, and their instruments
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NewsBanff International String Quartet Competition names 10 competitors
Total prize pool worth $300,000 includes a two-year paid residency for the winning quartet and cash award
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NewsChicago Musicians end strike with new contract
The 5-year contract includes a cumulative 13.25% increase in current salaries
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News‘Ex-Joshua Bell’ Guadagnini violin to be sold next month at auction
The instrument, which Joshua Bell played as a teenager, will be sold at auction on 16th May
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NewsRubinstein International Viola Competition 2019 announces candidates
41 candidates take part in the opening round of this year’s competition
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NewsApplications open for Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020
Full jury announced, including competition alumni Ray Chen, Joji Hattori and Ning Feng
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NewsKuss Quartet to play Paganini's Strads
Short-term loan of quartet of instruments once owned by Paganini will include a complete Beethoven cycle in Tokyo
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NewsHouston finally hires a concertmaster - at Detroit's expense
Yoonshing Song has taken over the chair left vacant since Frank Huang moved to the New York Phil three years ago
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NewsNashville Symphony promotes cellist to Principal position
Kevin Bate has already served as the ensemble’s Assistant Principal and Acting Principal
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NewsStudent in Singapore molested by teacher during cello lessons
The accused was tried on four counts of molestation taking place in 2016
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NewsChicago Symphony Orchestra musicians continue strike
Concerts have been cancelled through the end of April and early May as negotiations hit impasse
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NewsRoyal Opera House loses appeal against viola player with hearing damage
Violist Chris Goldscheider won a momentous case against the Royal Opera House in March 2018 after blaming his hearing issues on unacceptable noise levels during rehearsals
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NewsAndré Rieu pledges 700 tons of steel towards Notre Dame restoration
The Dutch violinist has offered the scaffolding from his life-size Schönbrunn Palace set – which nearly bankrupted him a decade ago
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NewsStrings at the BBC Proms: our pick of the 2019 programme
What does the biggest classical music festival in the world offer in terms of string concertos and other highlights for Strad readers?
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NewsPaul Vincent Laraia wins Lionel Tertis Viola Competition
The American violist receives £7000, a new bow and a London recital at Wigmore Hall
