Former Hawkwind and David Bowie violinist Simon House has died
The violinist died on 25 May 2025 aged 76
Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja withdraws from ACO tour due to injury
As a result of Kopatchinskaja’s withdrawal, the ACO has created a new programme to spotlight members of the orchestra
Former Hawkwind and David Bowie violinist Simon House has died
The violinist died on 25 May 2025 aged 76
NewsTwelve violinists progress to semi-finals of Sendai International Music Competition
The contestants will perform works by Dvořák, Mozart and Brahms in the semi-finals from 30 May to 1 June
NewsUS cellist Ray Kelley has died aged 87
Formerly a musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he can be heard playing on classic pop hits such as Good Vibrations, Thriller, Hotel California and Always on My Mind
NewsOptimising the soundpost with the Soundpost Station
PetzVienna presents a new device to assist violin makers in soundpost adjustments, an indispensible item for any luthier’s toolkit
NewsWinners announced at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition
The Scandinavian ensemble Opus13 took the top prize of €20,000, plus a host of special prizes including a recording and performance opportunities
NewsSix violinists progress to final round of Sibelius Violin Competition
The finals will be held in Helsinki from 27 to 29 May, with contestants performing concertos by Sibelius and modern composers
NewsViolinist and cellist among YCAT Artists for 2025
Violinist Matteo Cimatti and cellist Petar Pejčić join pianist Kasparas Mikužis and guitarist Samrat Majumder in this year’s cohort
News28 violinists selected for 2025 Tibor Varga Violin Competition
The chosen candidates will have the chance to compete for the top prize of CHF20,000 at this year’s competition, held from 22 to 30 August
NewsFormer Doric Quartet violinist appointed as Purcell School’s head of strings
Violinist and founding member of the Doric Quartet Alex Redington will assume the role in September 2025
