A second violinist, Pouya Faragardi, has been killed in the Iran protest
The Iranian violinist was 37
Violinist and cellist to depart the Mithras Trio
Violinist Ionel Manciu and cellist Leo Popplewell have played in the trio since its founding in 2017
A second violinist, Pouya Faragardi, has been killed in the Iran protest
The Iranian violinist was 37
NewsObituary: Turkish violinist Deniz Özasker
The 48-year-old concertmaster of the Izmir State Symphony Orchestra died following a brain haemorrhage
NewsViolin–violist Barry Shiffman to become dean of the Glenn Gould School
The Canadian violinist and violist will become dean designate effective immediately and take on the dean role in summer
NewsLuthier Amos Hargrave has died
The award-winning luthier, who was instrumental in the creation of the ISB Makers Competition, was 74 years old
NewsWinners announced at the 2026 Sphinx Competition
More than $100,000 in prizes and concert engagements were awarded at the final rounds on 23 and 24 January
NewsObituary: cellist Maria Mircheva
The Bulgarian cellist, who was a former principal cellist of the Valencia Orchestra, was 82
NewsFinalists announced for 2026 Sphinx Competition
The Junior and Senior division finalists will now compete in concerts on 23 and 24 January for more than $100,000 in prizes and future performance engagements
NewsFebruary 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the February issue featuring a rare Nicolò Amati cello made in 1642
NewsJordi Savall wins 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize
The viola da gambist, conductor and scholar will receive €250,000 in recognition for his lifetime achievements in music
