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Watch: Yo-Yo Ma performs Bach during 9/11 ceremony in New York
The cellist performed during the reading of the names of those who died at Ground Zero on 11 September 2001
Aeolus Quartet signs to Cliburn Agency for worldwide general management
The ensemble is the first string quartet to join the agency’s roster
Watch: Yo-Yo Ma performs Bach during 9/11 ceremony in New York
The cellist performed during the reading of the names of those who died at Ground Zero on 11 September 2001
NewsBournemouth Symphony Orchestra appoints co-principal double bass
British double bassist Danny Cleave assumes the role
NewsViolin semi-finalists announced at 2026 George Enescu International Competition
Six violinists have progressed to the semi-finals, which will take place on 11 September
NewsIvalas Quartet appoints new second violinist
Violinist Adeline Baban joins the quartet as the group embarks on its tenth season
NewsLara St John’s documentary expands its festival run and launches impact campaign
Dear Lara will be presented at numerous film festivals throughout September, with screenings available to educational and cultural institutions across North America
NewsOctober 2026: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the October issue, in which German violinist Antje Weithaas reflects on friendship, collaboration and taking up conducting
NewsCellist Jonathan Swensen named inaugural recipient of Olesen Music Award
The award comes endowed with DKK 500,000 (€67,000)
NewsAirlines break Darlington Quartet’s 200-year-old cello
The quartet was travelling from Australia to the UK via Qantas Airlines and British Airways
