All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 681
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NewsViolinist Melissa White takes up artistic director role
The violinist has been appointed artistic director of Clarion Concerts, which provides chamber music concerts and experiences in New York’s Hudson Valley
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NewsViola candidates announced for 2025 Concours de Genève
38 violists under the age of 30 have been selected to produce a video recital, for the chance to progress to the competition’s live rounds in November
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ReviewConcert review: Helen Kim (violin) Seattle Symphony/Sunny Xia
US correspondent Thomas May attends a boldy engaging interpretation of Vivaldi’s inescapable classic featuring Seattle Symphony associate concertmaster Helen Kim at Benaroya Hall on 1 May 2025
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BlogsSanta Fe Pro Musica Season Finale: Conviction and Confidence
Richard Linnett reports back from Santa Fe Pro Musica’s season finale on 4 May, a celebration of American symphonic music and its folk roots, including Colin Jacobsen’s new bluegrass-inspired violin concerto, RondoEOEO
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NewsFundraiser for cellist suffering spinal injuries from Texas car accident
Cellist Amber Den Exter is receiving treatment following a car crash last month in Houston, which resulted in serious spinal injuries and paralysis
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NewsAcademy of St Martin in the Fields to take up residency at Bravo! Vail Music Festival
Having first appeared at the festival in 2016, the ensemble will return in 2026 as chamber orchestra in residence
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BlogsApollo Chamber Players: when ‘diversity’ became dangerous
Since when did ‘diversity’ become a dirty word? Matthew J. Detrick of the Apollo Chamber Players explains the motivation behind the ensemble’s eponymous programme in its We the People series, and why the arts must be used to defend democracy
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Blogs‘An emotional journey’: Alexander Sitkovetsky on Strauss’ Metamorphosen
The violinist of the Sitkovetsky Trio reflects on his personal experiences of Richard Strauss’ work that contemplates loss and transformation - including both versions for string septet and string orchestra - ahead of a performance on 15 May with musicians of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
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NewsViola da gambist to undertake three-month UK tour, completely by bicycle
Avoiding flights and trains, Sarah Small will travel 2,500 miles sustainably by bicycle with her instrument in tow, to raise awareness of the environmental impact of musicians on tour
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BlogsIlluminating the shadows of the string trio: Black Oak Ensemble
Chicago’s Black Oak Ensemble digs deep into the overlooked world of the string trio – and finds a wealth of stories, soundscapes and surprises.
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BlogsComposer Sven Helbig: on the creation of ‘Requiem A’
The composer shares how breath is central to this symphonic composition, released on a new album on 8 May 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe
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NewsABO calls for ‘an orchestra in every school’ in a drive for accessible music making for children
The Association of British Orchestras is calling on the Government to pledge its support to help provide a minimum of two hours of active music making every week for all young people up to age 16
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NewsCandidates announced for 2025 Il Piccolo Violino Magico competition
The annual competition for violinists under the age of 13 will take place from 7 to 13 July in San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy
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FocusMy experience: violinist Guilherme Lourenço Reis, Academia Nacional Superior de Orquestra
’I feel much more confident after doing this course, as it’s very moulded to the reality of orchestras and auditions, even regarding solo repertoire,’ says the violinist
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BlogsMusic between friends: Sheku Kanneh-Mason on his new album, ‘Shostakovich & Britten’
The British cellist speaks to The Strad about his deeply personal new album, the influence of Rostropovich and the emotional extremes that keep him returning to this music.
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NewsECHO Rising Stars announced for 2026/27 season
Violinist Ava Bahari and cellist Petar Pejčić are included in the latest cohort, along with the Amelio Trio and Javus Quartet
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NewsViolinist Itamar Zorman joins Jacobs School of Music faculty
The violinist will assume the role of associate professor of music in violin from 1 August 2025
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NewsNo degree course for Newark School of Violin Making students beginning in 2025
In a shock move, the school has informed foundation-year students that they will not be progressing to the degree course in the 2025–26 academic year
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NewsPetition launched to protest Newark Violin Making School changes
The school has announced that the degree programme will not be commencing for first-year students in the 2025-26 academic year
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NewsViolinist Janine Jansen named Berlin Philharmonic artist in residence
Jansen will make solo and chamber appearances with the orchestra over the 2025/26 season
