All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 651
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NewsDouble bassist Winston ‘Jack’ Budrow has died
The US bassist, who was a prolific orchestral player, educator and ISB board member, was 79
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NewsCello semi-finalists announced for Enescu Competition
Six cellists will advance to the next round, which will take place on 8 September
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NewsPlay high notes in low positions with new ultra-high five-string violin, viola and cello
Francisco Alía presents a new line of instruments with a fifth string to enable performers to play high notes in lower positions
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NewsGeorge Enescu International Competition announces cello finalists
Three cellists will compete for the €15,000 top prize in Bucharest, Romania
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NewsWinners announced for the 2024 International Johannes Brahms Competition in Pörtschach
Violinist Stefan Aprodu, violist Hiroki Kasai, and the Duo Droom-Kunst receive the top prizes
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NewsNew Zealand’s National String Competition announces semi-finalists
15 string players have been selected to play in the competition’s semi-finals in December this year
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NewsTwelve violinists proceed to the 2024 Enescu Competition second round
The next round will take place on 11 and 12 September in Bucharest
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NewsSinfonia Cymru appoints new orchestra leader
Violinist Haim Choi will assume the role in September 2024
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NewsBerlin Philharmonic concertmaster announces resignation
The first female violinist to hold a first concertmaster role in the ensemble’s history, Vineta Sareika says ‘being part of this particular orchestra is not the path I’d like to continue on in the future’
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NewsCellist Gayle Mae Smith has died aged 80
The US cellist studied with prominent teachers including Casals, Piatigorsky, and Pleeth
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NewsYo Kitamura wins 2024 Enescu Competition cello division
The Japanese cellist receives €15,000 alongside concert engagements and career guidance
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VideoMichael Rieber plays Franck Sonata on double bass
The double bassist performs the work which features on his album Nuit Blanches
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BlogsJulia Hagen makes her Vienna Philharmonic debut at the Lucerne Festival
US correspondent Thomas May interviews cellist Julia Hagen, winner of the 2024 UBS Young Artist Award, on the eve of her breakthrough debut with the Vienna Philharmonic at the Lucerne Festival
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NewsVelvet Quartet wins 2024 Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award Chamber Music Competition
The Germany-based quartet receives €12,000
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NewsNew string appointments at Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Six new string players join the orchestra in the violin and cello sections
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FocusThe Strad Podcast: How to hold a masterclass with violinist Paul Huang
The violinist speaks about his teaching approaches in a unique learning experience, in the third part of our four-part education-themed podcast series
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NewsRachel Barton Pine plays sonatas of Arcangelo Corelli
Rachel Barton Pine’s new album of Arcangelo Corelli’s Op. 5 violin sonatas, on which she is joined by period-instrument specialists David Schrader (keyboards), John Mark Rozendaal (cello) and Brandon Acker (guitar), reflects the experimental spirit of Corelli’s original scores.
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NewsVerona Quartet accepts artistic directorship role in Canada
The quartet will work with the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance on the organisation’s mission of artistry, educational impact and community engagement
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NewsPrincess Astrid International Music Competition announces winners
Polish violinist Sara Dragan took the first prize of NOK160,000 (€15,000) and a future concert engagement
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