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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: June 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premiere of the Month: A matter of life and death
Giving birth to new life forms the basis of this British composer’s work
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Premiere of the Month: Back to nature
An English composer explores the world of Vaughan Williams
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premiere of the Month: Lost for words
A work looking at communication in an interdisciplinary setting
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: April 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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'You raise me up': Women in Lutherie
An online community founded by and for women in lutherie has grown in leaps and bounds over the past three years. What are the benefits for the female contingent? By Harry White
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Premiere of the Month: Labour of love
Film composer Danny Elfman tests his classical chops in a new concerto
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Analysis 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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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: March 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premiere of the Month: Basic instinct
A violin concerto exploring society’s response to drastic events
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: February 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Analysis 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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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: January 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Analysis 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
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: December 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Analysis November 2021: Open for business
America’s concert halls have flung open their doors to welcome back audiences – who are still showing reluctance to return. What can orchestras do to alleviate their concerns? By Peter Somerford
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: November 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Analysis October 2021: Progress report
Despite the UK government’s announcements of major advances in negotiations, the impact of Brexit continues to be a cause for concern among British musicians and organisations. By Harry White
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Competitions, Awards and Appointments: October 2021
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests