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NewsViolinist Philippe Borer has died
The violinist, teacher and scholar had conducted extensive research on Paganini and violin intonation
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NewsThe Strad July 2023 issue is out now!
A violin from Stradivari’s ‘golden period’ in an excellent state of preservation graces our July cover
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: July 2023
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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NewsISB announces winners of 2023 Makers Competition
Double basses were judged on workmanship and tone in the competition held earlier this month
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NewsWinners of the ISB 2023 Double Bass Competition announced
Prizes over six divisions were given to double bass players from around the world
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NewsCellist Sterling Elliott receives $50,000 Sphinx Medal of Excellence
The 23-year-old has previously received an Avery Fisher Career Grant
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NewsColombian violinist and conductor Carlos Villa has died
The former concertmaster of the New Philharmonia Orchestra was 84 years old
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NewsCellist Rick Mooney has died
The US cellist was a prominent Suzuki teacher and contributed to a plethora of cello teaching materials
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NewsViolinist Rakhi Singh named honorary fellow of Royal Welsh College
The violinist is among five new fellows recognised for their contribution to their communities through the arts
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NewsNo first prizes awarded in Leonid Kogan Violin Competition senior categories
The competition has announced the laureates for its third category (14 to 17 years old) and fourth category (up to 23 years old)
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NewsTrondheim International Chamber Music Competition announces 2023 participants
Nine piano trios will take part in this year’s competition from 26 to 30 September
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NewsMidori takes up artistic director role at Ravinia Steans Music Institute
The violinist will head the institute’s piano and strings programme beginning this autumn, succeeding Miriam Fried
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NewsPavel Haas Quartet announces new violist
The Pavel Haas Quartet has announced that Šimon Truszka has joined the ensemble’s ranks as its new violist, following a year-long search.
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NewsTurkish violinist Suna Kan has died
Kan was soloist of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra for many years
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NewsUS violin maker Francis Kuttner has died
The San Francisco-based luthier won several awards over his five-decade career
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NewsViolinist Yeyeong Jenny Jin wins 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
The 20-year-old receives NZ$40,000, a recording contract and performance opportunities
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NewsConcert Artists Guild announces 2023 Elmaleh Competition grand prize winners
Violinists Njioma Grevious and Hana Chang will receive joint management with CAG and YCAT as the grand prize winners
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NewsFinalists announced for 2023 Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Three violinists will perform a concerto of their choice in the final round on Saturday 10 June
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NewsNew string professor announcements at the Royal Academy of Music
Violist Timothy Ridout will become a visiting professor of music, while Robert Cohen has been named William Pleeth professor of cello
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NewsBBC Radio 3 announces 2023 New Generation Artists
The Chaos Quartet are among the seven artists in the latest cohort of the BBC’s classical music talent development scheme
