All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 617
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NewsViolist Lawrence Power receives 2023 Cobbett Medal
The annual award is given to a distinguished musician for services to chamber music
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FocusMy experience: violinist Alyssa Barker, Berklee College of Music
The violinist shares how the school has given her numerous opportunites to perform in a wide range of styles
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Blogs‘A piece that challenges, inspires and rewards’: Nemanja Radulović on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
The violinist shares his personal history and thoughts on the work following his most recent recording for Warner Classics
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Article‘You get your favourites as a composer’ - Brett Dean on his Ivors-nominated Cello Concerto
Australian composer Brett Dean speaks to The Strad about his 2018 Cello Concerto ahead of The Ivors Classical Awards, where it has been nominated for best orchestral composition
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NewsYoung Concert Artists Announces 2023 Winners
The winners of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth International Audition will join the roster of musicians as YCA Jacobs Fellows
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NewsFitzwilliam Quartet appoints new cellist
Cellist Ursula Smith joins the quartet, succeeding Heather Tuach
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NewsCellist Leland Ko wins 2023 OSM Competition
Ko takes first prize of CAD20,000, a residency at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, plus recording and performance opportunities
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NewsViolinist Joshua Brown wins $100,000 first prize at Beijing’s Global Music Education League Competition
The violinist’s performance of Brahms Violin Concerto on 13 November won him the top cash prize, the Gold Medal, plus a prize package of performances and management
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Blogs‘I love a good melody’: violinist and composer Libby Croad on accessibility to new music
A good melody may be the key to unlocking accessibility and overcoming pre-conceived ideas to contemporary music, says the violinist and composer, ahead of the Australian premiere of her work Suite for Strings on 18 November 2023
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NewsFormer principal violist of Singapore Symphony has died
Described as a key founding member of the orchestra, Jiri Heger served as principal viola for 26 years
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NewsWinners announced at 2023 Mirecourt International Violin Competition
24-year-old South Korean violinist Jaewon Wee took first prize, as well as a host of special prizes
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VideoNew video: cellist Alexander Hersh in ‘Absinthe II’
Watch the cinematic new instalment of Hersh’s multi-faceted storytelling project
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NewsCellist Lutz Rath has died
The cellist and conductor was artistic director of the Washington Square Music Festival for over 20 years
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NewsSphinx Organization announces semi-finalists for 2024 competition
20 exceptional Black and Latinx string players across two divisions will compete for nearly $100,000 in prizes in January 2024
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VideoNew documentary charts the success of TwoSet Violin
ABC presents the documentary ’How TwoSet Violin is shaking up classical music’
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NewsBalourdet Quartet wins 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award
Chamber Music America has also announced the JACK Quartet will receive the 2024 Michael Jaffee Visionary Award, while Herbie Hancock will receive the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award
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FocusThe Strad Podcast #103: adult learner mindset with violinist Rachael Ridge
Embracing gradual growth and progress, curiosity and a willingness to make mistakes is crucial for adults learning a musical instrument, says the violinist
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NewsViolinists receive awards at Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Women in Classical Music Symposium
As part of her Award of Excellence, Nicola Benedetti has chosen violin teacher Rachel Cooper for the DSO’s Emerging Artist Award
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NewsPrizes awarded at the Bach-Abel International Viola da Gamba Competition
The competition was held at Köthen Castle from 4 to 11 November 2023
