All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 684
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NewsSix violinists progress to final round of Sibelius Violin Competition
The finals will be held in Helsinki from 27 to 29 May, with contestants performing concertos by Sibelius and modern composers
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NewsWinners announced at the Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition
The Scandinavian ensemble Opus13 took the top prize of €20,000, plus a host of special prizes including a recording and performance opportunities
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NewsOptimising the soundpost with the Soundpost Station
PetzVienna presents a new device to assist violin makers in soundpost adjustments, an indispensible item for any luthier’s toolkit
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NewsConcert review: Dover Quartet in Seattle
US correspondent Thomas May attends a concert by the Dover Quartet at Benaroya Hall on 25 May 2025
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NewsUS cellist Ray Kelley has died aged 87
Formerly a musician with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, he can be heard playing on classic pop hits such as Good Vibrations, Thriller, Hotel California and Always on My Mind
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NewsTwelve violinists progress to semi-finals of Sendai International Music Competition
The contestants will perform works by Dvořák, Mozart and Brahms in the semi-finals from 30 May to 1 June
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NewsViolinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja withdraws from ACO tour due to injury
As a result of Kopatchinskaja’s withdrawal, the ACO has created a new programme to spotlight members of the orchestra
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NewsFormer Hawkwind and David Bowie violinist Simon House has died
The violinist died on 25 May 2025 aged 76
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NewsNew viola professor appointed in Cologne
Öykü Canpolat-Rast joins the faculty of the Cologne University of Music and Dance for the summer semester 2025
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BlogsConcert review: Jack M Campbell (violin), Alexis Fletcher (dancer)
Pwyll ap Siôn reports back from the Turing-inspired concert Sounding Bombe: Enigma Project at Chester Cathedral on 27 May 2025
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Blogs‘This sacred art is under tremendous threat’: Guy Johnston on the Newark School of Violin Making
Cellist Guy Johnston recalls his experience interacting with Newark student Julius Hennicke in 2018, and why the school needs support in continuing its craft
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NewsThe Strad is at ESTA 2025 – come and say hi!
This year’s convention is taking place in Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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BlogsViolinist Nikolay Madoyan: redefining boundaries
Armenian-German violinist Nikolay Madoyan sits down with Erik Bach to discuss his tour featuring Paganini’s formidable 24 Caprices, revealing the profound inner world and unique musical path behind his masterful interpretations
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VideoNew video: cellist Juliette Herlin performs Debussy Rêverie
Along with pianist Kevin Ahfat, the cellist presents a work on the new album, ‘Dialogue’
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NewsResults announced for the 2025 Sibelius Violin Competition
Sueye Park took first prize of €30,000, a one-year loan of a Guadagnini violin, plus career development and performance opportunities
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NewsWinners announced for 2025 Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Competition
The Tamesis Quartet from Guildhall School of Music and Drama took first prize at this year’s competition held at Wigmore Hall
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NewsNew cello appointments at Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The orchestra bids farewell to Robbie Hausmann after 43 years of service, and welcomes Ethan Blake and Simon Housner
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NewsViolinist joins Georgia State School of Music faculty
Dr. Serena Scibelli will assume the role of assistant professor of violin from autumn 2025
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BlogsThe Belinfante Quartet presents ‘Death of Venice’
Violist of the Belinfante Quartet Henrietta Hill shares how the ensemble’s tour programme connects theatrical music with the growing concerns of climate change
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NewsSendai International Music Competition announces 2025 finalists
Six violinists will perform in the final round from 5–7 June
