All News articles – Page 244
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NewsCellist Denis Brott appointed Member of the Order of Canada
The musician has been recognised for his work as an instrumentalist and teacher
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NewsChinese collector buys 1727 Stradivarius violin
The instrument is the first Stradivarius to be owned by a private individual based on the Chinese mainland
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NewsAmerican violinist David Radzynski named Israel Philharmonic concertmaster
The 28-year-old takes up the position in March 2015
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NewsStudy finds musical training may focus attention and reduce anxiety in children
Psychiatrists at the University of Vermont College of Medicine monitored 232 children
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NewsUS Department of Transportation finalises law for carrying instruments on board airlines
Small instruments such as violins are now legally allowed as carry-on baggage provided there is available stowage space
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NewsViolinist Philippe Graffin fights to save his ‘Consonances’ festival
The chamber music event in Saint-Nazaire, France, is to have its public funding revoked
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NewsThe Strad January 2015 issue is out now
The latest issue features a new redesign and includes Danish ensemble the Nightingale Quartet on championing their nation's music
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NewsFormer Philadelphia Orchestra principal cellist William Stokking has died
The musician was section leader for 32 years
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NewsStolen viola found smashed in vacant lot
The 1790 French instrument had been taken during a Philadelphia house robbery
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NewsNew Philharmonie de Paris set to open in January 2015
The home to Orchestre de Paris and the Ensemble Intercontemporain will host three opening gala performances
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NewsGermany’s ‘orchestral landscape’ recognised by UNESCO as ‘intangible cultural heritage’
The move follows years of orchestral mergers and closures throughout the country
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NewsWorld premiere: Tan Dun's Double Bass Concerto, 'Wolf Totem'
Dominic Seldis performs the work with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra on 29 and 30 January 2015 in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw
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NewsFormer New York Philharmonic principal cellist Laszlo Varga has died
The artist due to celebrate his 90th birthday in a few days
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NewsTen-year-old UK violinist raises £32,000 for local hospice
Madison Glinski began busking on the streets of Cornwall with the intention of raising £500
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NewsRussian-born violinist Lydia Mordkovitch has died aged 70
The musician and teacher was a protégée of David Oistrakh and made over 20 recordings
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NewsChildren should be welcome in ‘appropriate’ concerts, says violinist Kyung Wha Chung
The musician has responded to criticism in the media last week of her response to a coughing child at her London recital
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NewsSingapore Airlines apologises to Swiss musicians for denying access with their instruments
Youth orchestra, the LGT Young Soloists, were told by airline staff that policy prohibits violins and violas as carry-on baggage
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NewsCellist David Watkin named Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Head of Strings
The Eroica Quartet musician is an experienced educator and scholar
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NewsRussian cellist Rustem Khamidullin wins 2014 Gisborne Competition in New Zealand
The 25-year-old competed against international players of multiple orchestral instruments
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NewsSwiss youth orchestra denied access to Singapore Airlines flight with their instruments
Despite completing the outward journey to Hong Kong without incident, the LGT Young Soloists were told by airline staff that policy prohibits violins and violas as carry-on baggage
