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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis June 2022: The high cost of conflict
With the war in Ukraine now in its third month, many musicians are still trapped in the country. Two string players who left in the nick of time reflect on their experiences – and how we can help
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: June 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ ArticleAuction Report: June 2022
Kevin MacDonald finds some unusual offerings, including an interesting quartet of bows, at the capital’s March auctions
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NewsAnalysis: Support Network
The past few years have seen a change in attitudes regarding mental health provision at UK music colleges. How are conservatoires responding to rapidly growing demand? From January 2020
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NewsAnalysis: Brain training
Can learning a musical instrument have a positive effect on a child’s mental health? Players and teachers give their thoughts on the psychological benefits for young people, as Peter Somerford finds out
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Back to nature
An English composer explores the world of Vaughan Williams
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis May 2022: Bright young things
A new survey by the American String Teachers Association gives an insight into the experiences of young music students. How can educators act on its findings? By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis April 2022: Seeing the wood for the trees
With the Brazilian police ramping up its efforts to combat pernambuco trafficking, what could the effects be on the international bow trade? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Lost for words
A work looking at communication in an interdisciplinary setting
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: April 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Labour of love
Film composer Danny Elfman tests his classical chops in a new concerto
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis March 2022: Food for thought
One consequence of the Covid pandemic has been a rise in mental health issues in many industry sectors. How have violin makers been affected – and what support is there for them? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: March 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ NewsPremiere of the Month: Basic instinct
A violin concerto exploring society’s response to drastic events
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis January 2022: Remote possibilities
Launched last year, the ABRSM’s online Grade 5 theory exam proved controversial among students and teachers alike. How has the board responded, and have matters improved? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ ArticleAuction Report: January 2022
The autumn sales saw a newcomer take the stage, in the form of Tarisio’s Berlin sale room. Kevin MacDonald reports on some of the highlights in London and Germany
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Premium ❘ NewsAnalysis December 2021: Under the spotlight
This month, the future of UK conservatoire education will be discussed at a London conference. How can educators best help their students to become 21st-century musicians? By Peter Somerford