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VC LIVE | 2021 Paganini International Violin Competition Final Round [TOMORROW 9AM (ET)]

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - October 22, 2021 0

For year's final round, at the Carlo Felice Theatre, in Geneo, Italy each of the six finalists will perform...

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Applications Closing for 2022 Carl Nielsen International Competition

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - October 22, 2021 0

Established in memory of composer Carl Nielsen, the competition's first prize winner will receive a prize worth €25,000 — consisting...

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY | Nikolaj Znaider Performs Carl Nielsen's Violin Concerto, in 2014

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - October 22, 2021 0

Composed in 1911, the concerto was originally written for Hungarian violinist, and Nielsen's son-in-law, Emil Telmányi. Nikolaj Znaider currently serves...

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Vienna Philharmonic to Tour South Korea Next Month

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - October 22, 2021 0

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's (VPO) tour of Asia will include three Korean concert engagements, setting a benchmark for visiting...

NEW TO YOUTUBE | Hilary Hahn Performs Brahms' Violin Concerto in D major

NEW TO YOUTUBE October 22, 2021

OUT NOW | Parker Quartet Release New Album

Out Now October 22, 2021

League of American Orchestras Releases Statistics on COVID-19 Policy

Classical Music News October 22, 2021

$2.5 Million Donated to the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal

Classical Music News October 22, 2021

Renowned Met Opera Concertmaster Raymond Gniewek has Died

Classical Music News October 22, 2021

BREAKING | Conductor Bernard Haitink has Died, Aged 92

Classical Music News October 21, 2021

Lincoln Center Announces its Passport to the Arts Fall 2021 Season

Classical Music News October 21, 2021

Cellist Laura van der Heijden Signs Exclusive Recording Contract with Chandos Records

Classical Music News October 21, 2021

Winners Announced at Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's 2021 Young Artist Competition

Classical Music News October 21, 2021

Houston Symphony Signs 5 Year Agreement with Musicians

Classical Music News October 21, 2021

BREAKING | Finalists Announced at Italy's 2021 Paganini Competition

Classical Music News October 20, 2021

VC LIVE | 2021 Geneva International Cello Competition [SEMIS START SATURDAY]

VC LIVE October 20, 2021

Opening Round Candidates Announced at 2021 Vladimir Spivakov International Violin Competition

Classical Music News October 20, 2021

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VC ARTIST | Tessa Lark — "Embodies Joy in Music Making"

THE VIOLIN CHANNEL - October 17, 2021 0

A graduate of the New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School, where she studied with Miriam Fried, Lucy Chapman, Sylvia Rosenberg, and Ida Kavafian, Tessa is a...

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PAGANINI POV | Violinist Sean Lee — Paganini Solo Caprice No. 7

PAGANINI POV September 21, 2021

PAGANINI POV | Violinist Sean Lee — Paganini Solo Caprice No. 6

PAGANINI POV July 16, 2021

VC INSIGHT | Tasmin Little — "My Menuhin Competition Experience"

VC INSIGHT May 22, 2021

VC VOX POP

VC VOX POP | "What Piece of Music do you Consider the Most Romantic and Why?"

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL | Zenetta Drew on Finding Your Own Voice as A Leader

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OUT NOW | Parker Quartet Release New Album

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AUDITION | Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France — Co-Principal Double Bass Position

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STOLEN VIOLA ALERT | Stephan von Baehr Viola Stolen in Italy

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ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday, Leila Josefowicz!

VC 20 QUESTIONS

MEET THE PROS | Conductor Kent Nagano – VC 20 Questions [INTERVIEW]

VC ASK ME ANYTHING

VC AMA | "Ask Me Anything" - With Violinist Jennifer Koh

INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER

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VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Violinist Lara St John – Live From Quarantine in New York City [INSIDER]

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VC DESERT ISLAND DOWNLOADS | Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's Todd Phillips - '5 Recordings I Can’t Live Without'

VC HEROES

VC HEROES | VC Artist Violinist Noah Bendix Balgley's Hero: Mauricio Fuks [WATCH NOW]

VC INTERVIEWS

VC INTERVIEW | Conductor Jindong Cai on the US-China Music Institute’s China Now Music Festival

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VC GIVEAWAY | Win 1 of 5 Signed Copies of Violist Jesus Rodolfo's "Remembering Russia" CDs

VC GIVEAWAY October 18, 2021

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LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH VIOLIST JESUS RODOLFO

August 28, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the HighLineNine, in New York City, with Spanish-born violist Jesus Rodolfo | Rodolfo’s new album “Remembering Russia” will be released on PENTATONE on October 10th

FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH THE LEONARD BERNSTEIN OFFICE

August 25, 2021 | Legendary American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was born on this day in 1918 | Known for his numerous stage and orchestral works, he is referred to as one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history | Photo is courtesy of the Leonard Bernstein Office

LIVE FROM RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - WITH VIOLINS OF HOPE

August 17, 2021 | ‘Violins of Hope’ is on display at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, telling the remarkable tale of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust | Running until October 24, ‘Violins of Hope’ will be on display at three museums in Richmond, Virginia | The project has plans to travel around the United States over the next year

LIVE FROM BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - WITH SILKROAD

August 12, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the 2021 Silkroad's Global Musician Workshop in partnership with the New England Conservatory | Silkroad, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, emphasizes new music, social initiatives, and educational partnership

LIVE FROM VENICE, ITALY - WITH LIVIO DE MARCHI

August 6, 2021 | Designed by Venetian sculptor Livio De Marchi in collaboration with the Venice Development Consortium, "Noah's Violin" is set to sail the canals of Venice this September | Measured at 12 meters, the giant violin celebrates the city's rich musical history | A year in the making, the violin symbolizes 'the rebirth of Venice' post-pandemic

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LIVE FROM BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - WITH CONDUCTOR IVAN FISCHER & THE BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

August 30, 2021 | Conductor Iván Fischer received his third COVID-19 vaccine shot during the Budapest Festival Orchestra's open-air concert while conducting | The world-renowned conductor aims to encourage vaccination in Hungary, and raise awareness to the importance of fighting the epidemic | Orchestra members also participated in this initiative by taking quick self-tests during the concert without the music ever stopping

LIVE FROM NEW YORK CITY - WITH NICK KENDALL, CHARLES YANG, AND RANAAN MEYER

August 23, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the final performance of Lincoln Center’s Lincoln Center Restart Stages ‘Continuum at Jaffe Drive’ — curated by artist in residence, violinist Nick Kendall | This performance features Nick’s own group, Time for Three, with VC Artist and violinist Charles Yang Music and bassist Ranaan Meyer

LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - WITH THE SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY

August 20, 2021 | 5 years in the making, the scenic state-of-the-art year-round waterfront The Shell at Jacob’s Park seats up to 10,000 guests and will serve as the new permanent outdoor home of The San Diego Symphony | The opening weekend gala celebration marks the opening of the shell, the orchestra’s return from COVID, and the launch of their new season

LIVE FROM SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - WITH THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL

August 7, 2021 | We're coming to you from the 2021 Salzburg Festival, in Salzburg, Austria, for the opening concert series 'Ouverture Spirituelle,' with this year's theme of peace | Running until the 31st of August the festival features an array of opera, theatre and concert performances

LIVE FROM ROSENDAL, NORWAY - WITH VC YOUNG ARTIST JOHAN DALENE AND FRIENDS

August 7, 2021 | We’re coming to you from the Rosendal Chamber Music Festival this week, amongst the spectacular natural landscapes of the fjord, glacier, mountains, and waterfalls | VC Young Artist Johan Dalene will be performing Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major with festival founder and pianist Leif Ove Andsnes

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2021 Geneva International Cello Competition Semi-Finals Session Two

2021 Geneva International Cello Competition Semi-Finals Session Three

2021 Geneva International Cello Competition Semi-Finals Session Four