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NewsSchumann Quartet signs to Toret Artist Management
The ensemble joins the Italian agency’s roster, in collaboration with Impresariat Simmenauer
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NewsWinners announced for the 2026 Tibor Junior International Violin Competition
17-year-old violinist Natalia Dragan receives the first prize of €5,000
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NewsTen-year-old violinist wins 2026 Il Piccolo Violino Magico competition
Japanese violinist Mana Yanai receives a scholarship worth €7,000 and a Fabio Piagentini violin
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NewsResults announced for 2026 Ilona Fehér International Violin Competition
The top prizes were won by Argentinian violinist Pilar Policano and US violinist Valerie Bai
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NewsLA Phil appoints new principal viola
Ben Ullery assumes the principal position, having previously served other roles within the section
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NewsVan Kuijk Quartet appoints new violist
Paul Zientara joins the award-winning ensemble, replacing Emmanuel François
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NewsViolist Marcus Thompson to retire as artistic director of the Boston Chamber Music Society
In addition to continuing to perform in concerts as a violist, Thompson has served as artistic director for 18 years
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NewsHagen Quartet to perform final concert after 45-year career
The group, which began performing professionally in 1981, will play its last concert in Tokyo on 7 July
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NewsProvisional agreement revises EU rules for instruments on planes
The European Parliament and the Council have provisionally amended the rules, ensuring clearer guidelines for travelling musicians
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NewsTop awards for Singaporean animated film ‘The Violinist’
The Singaporean film received the Cristal award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, along with the award for best soundtrack
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NewsNew visiting professor of double bass at the Jacobs School of Music
US bassist Edwin Barker will join the faculty in August this year
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News18-year-old double bassist wins Junior Guildhall Lutine Prize 2026
Eduard Marcu is the first double bassist to win the prize since its inception in 1982
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NewsMusicians’ traumatic airport stories prompt new petition calling for improved security procedures for instruments at Heathrow
Stories of violins being ‘manhandled’ and cellos falling over at airport security are indicative of inconsistent screening and handling practices putting valuable and irreplaceable instruments at risk
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis July 2026: Issues with non-disclosure agreements
A case in Canada has put the problem of non-disclosure agreements for musicians in the spotlight. What recourse do artists have when presented with an NDA form?
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NewsEastman School of Music announces two distinguished guest artists of double bass
Blake Hinson and Michael Martin will teach alongside Brett Shurtliffe, who was recently appointed as visiting instructor of double bass for the 2026/27 academic year
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NewsEdmonton Symphony Orchestra violinist to retire after 65 years
Violinist Broderyck Olson joined the orchestra in 1961
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NewsViolinists among Royal Academy of Music 2026 honours
Giovanni Guzzo has been named a fellow of the Academy, while Vilde Frang and Elena Urioste have been given honorary membership
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NewsManila Symphony Orchestra outlines travel ordeal as musicians forced to cradle instruments on Cebu Pacific flight
The orchestra has issued an official statement detailing the ‘uncomfortable’ travel ordeals faced by its members on a flight on 17 June
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NewsString players among Opus Klassik 2026 winners
In a family double, The Strad’s June 2026 cover star, Christian Tetzlaff, won Instrumentalist of the Year, while his son Simon won Young Talent of the Year
