All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 661
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News‘All-star’ Rosamunde Quartet signs to Curtis Artist Management Roster
The ensemble comprises members of the world’s top orchestras, three of whom are alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music
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NewsJuilliard School dismisses violin faculty professor Li Lin
The respected violin professor was dismissed on Friday 8 November following investigations into reported misconduct
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NewsPrizes awarded at the Buchet International Cello Competition
Hosted by the Belgium Cello Society, the competition awarded prizes to three cellists, which includes an appearance at the upcoming Brussels Cello Festival
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NewsVan Kuijk Quartet member joins Lyon Conservatoire faculty
French violist Emmanuel François is an alum of the school and will start the role of viola professor in early 2025
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News17-year-old violinist Leonhard Baumgartner signs to Harrison Parrott
The winner of multiple competitions joins the roster for worldwide general management
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NewsScotland’s oldest surviving cello to be heard in public for the first time since the 18th century
The 1756 cello by Robert Duncan, which once belonged to a fierce opponent of the slave trade, will take to the stage in a performance at the University of Aberdeen on 22 November
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NewsHilary Hahn withdraws from all concerts through November
Hilary Hahn has withdrawn from her US tour with the Berlin Philharmonic and all other engagements through the end of November
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NewsDinin Arts and Epstein Fox Performances announce new partnership
The combined roster of the two agencies will bring together numerous string players and chamber ensembles
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NewsCellist Jacob Shaw takes up role at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
The cellist has been named visiting international chair of cello and will work with students through lessons, coaching and curating workshops
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NewsDoric Quartet announces two new members
Violinist Maia Cabeza and violist Emma Wernig join the UK-based quartet
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NewsViolinist Anne Akiko Meyers wins her first Latin Grammy Award
The US violinist was awarded a Latin Grammy for her album Fandango, featuring Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s mariachi-inspired violin concerto
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NewsViolist Burton Fine has died, aged 94
Burton Fine was principal violist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years; he also had a doctorate in physical chemistry and worked as a rocket scientist
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NewsGyörgy Pauk, distinguished Hungarian violinist and pedagogue, has died
The Hungarian violinist was a much-loved and respected teacher as well as a soloist and chamber musician
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BlogsViolin Society of America’s 50th convention kicks off in Indianapolis
Exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations were all in evidence on the first day of proceedings
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NewsStradivarius and the Golden Age of Violins and Guitars: a new exhibition
The exclusive special exhibition, which presents more than 70 string instruments and bows by Antonio Stradivari and other exceptional European makers, is now open at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ through September 2025
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NewsPablo Casals International Award for Young Cellists announces winners
Joint first prize went to Yo Kitamura and Arne Zeller following the final audition round on 16 November 2024
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NewsWinners announced at the Orpheus Swiss Chamber Music Competition
The Dora Piano Trio won CHF5,000 (£4,500), several concert and masterclass opportunities and the commissioning of a new work
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News‘Salabue, Matsuda’ Stradivari violin fetches $3.48 million at auction
The instrument’s back, ribs and head showcase Stradivari’s early work from around 1666, while the front was remade during the maker’s Golden Period
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VideoJordan Bak plays the ‘Silver Leaf Fiddle’ by Andrew Carruthers
The unusual violin is currently on display at the ‘New Instrument Exhibit’, part of the Violin Society of America’s 2024 convention in Indianapolis
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BlogsWhere the wood came from: Peter Ratcliff speaks to the VSA
The British dendrochronology expert explains his latest research, revealing how wood from one source can appear in centuries-old instruments made thousands of miles apart
