All The Strad articles in Web Issue – Page 686
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NewsFormer Boston double bassist Edwin Barker receives ISB Distinguished Achievement Award
The former principal bassist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra was recognised for this lifetime achievements as a performer and educator
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NewsFourteen-year-old violinist signs with Harrison Parrott
Finnish violinist Lilja Haatainen joins the roster for worldwide general management
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NewsResults announced for 2025 International Society of Bassists Makers Competition
Double basses were judged on workmanship and tone, in addition to a blind, audience-voted sound-off event
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NewsCellist Irena Josifoska wins 2025 Villa Musica Star Award
The Serbian cellist wins €5,000 in recognition for her musical versatility
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NewsTwo cellists receive American Recital Debut Awards
Gabriel Martins and Rainer Crosett will receive a Carnegie Hall performance opportunity next season, plus mentorship and future concert engagements
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NewsParticipants announced for 2025 Trondheim Chamber Music Competition
Ten string quartets will compete at this year’s competition from 23 to 27 September 2025
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra appoints new associate concertmaster
Sophie Wang has been promoted to the role from within the section
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NewsWinners announced for the 2025 Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists
Prizes were awarded to young violinists ranging in age from 8 to 22 over four categories
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NewsFinalists announced for the 58th Premio Paganini International Violin Competition
24 violinists have been selected following a live pre-selection process held between April and May in five cities around the world
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NewsPrizes awarded at the 6th Tokyo International Viola Competition
The three finalists received JPY1,900,000 in prize money, plus performance opportunities
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NewsAlma Moodie Quartet announces two new members
With new personnel, the Australian ensemble has also joined the roster of Emblem Artists for general management
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BlogsAlways by my side: what do violists keep in their case?
From strings, to guitar slides, to emotional support mascots, leading violists reveal the items that they always carry with them when they are on the road. From the June 2025 Accessories supplement
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NewsNew cello faculty member at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
British cellist Benjamin Hughes will join the faculty from autumn 2025
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NewsViolinist Nicola Benedetti takes up presenter role at Classic FM
Benedetti will host a six-part series entitled ‘The Truth About Classical Music with Nicola Benedetti,’ highlighting the realities of life as a musician at the top of the profession
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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Sharpening gouges
A practical method for maintaining the sharpness of this essential tool for all makers
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NewsFestival Academy Budapest 2025: ten years of classical excellence
Find out more about the tenth edition of Festival Academy Budapest, taking place from 18-28 July 2025
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BlogsCurrents, contours and colours: Shedding new light on French music
On its latest album, the Neave Trio reimagines French chamber music through colour, texture and narrative, anchored by Sally Beamish’s bold take on Debussy’s La Mer
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NewsJuly 2025: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the July 2025 issue, which features Domenico Montagnana’s 1730 ‘Farina’ cello
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NewsLucile Boulanger joins Paris Conservatoire faculty
Boulanger joins the faculty as a viola da gamba teacher in the conservatoire’s ancient music department
