Candidates Announced for 2019 Montreal International Violin Competition
The 24 candidates have been announced for the 2019 Montreal International Violin Competition – to be held in Montreal, Canada from...
Architectural Design Unveiled for New £288M London Concert Hall
Design plans have this week been unveiled in London for a proposed new 2,000-seat 'Centre of Music' concert hall -...
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VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Violinist Renaud Capuçon – Live from Paris’ Olympia Hall [INSIDER]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with violinist Renaud Capuçon for a behind-the-scenes Instagram takeover – direct from Paris’ Olympia Hall.
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VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival [INSIDER]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing and Chinese conductor Tan Dun for a behind-the-scenes Instagram takeover – direct from this...
VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Violinist Nicola Benedetti – Live from the Edinburgh Festival [INSIDER]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with violinist Nicola Benedetti for a behind-the-scenes Instagram takeover – direct from this year's Edinburgh Festival.
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VC INSTA TAKEOVER | Bravo! Vail Music Festival – Live from Vail, Colorado [INSIDER]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with the Bravo! Vail Music Festival for a behind-the-scenes Instagram takeover – direct from Vail, Colorado, United States, with industry...
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VC ARTISTS | The Aizuri Quartet – “Imaginative … and Genuinely Exciting”
The New York-based Aizuri String Quartet has firmly established themselves as one of the most in-demand young, chamber ensembles to emerge internationally in recent years.
Comprising violinists Ariana Kim and Miho Saegusa,...
VC YOUNG ARTIST | Risa Hokamura, 17 – Indianapolis Comp & Young Concert Artists Major Prizes
17-year-old Japanese violinist Risa Hokamura is quickly building an international reputation as a young virtuoso of outstanding potential.
A student of Koichiro Harada, Mayuko Kamio and Machie Oguri at the...
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VC INSIGHT | VC Artist Stefan Jackiw – ‘Physically & Mentally Recovering from an Injury’ [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with American violin virtuoso, VC Artist Stefan Jackiw.
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, Stefan talks us through his personal experience physically and mentally recovering from a potentially...
VC INSIGHT | Violist Helen Callus – ‘Preparing for a Recording is Like Preparing For a Marathon’ [LEARN]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Bienen School of Music Viola Professor, Helen Callus.
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, Helen talks us through the trials and tribulations of recording an album.
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VC WEB BLOG | Violinist Karen Gomyo – ‘The Paramount Importance of Stretching’ [INSIGHT]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Japanese-Canadian violin virtuoso Karen Gomyo.
In an VC-exclusive guest blog, the international soloist shares her thoughts on the importance of stretching before playing - to...
VC WEB BLOG | Violin Pedagogue Mrs Almita Vamos – ‘Qualities of an Effective Instrumental Teacher’ [INSIGHT]
In a VC-exclusive guest blog, respected Chicago-based violin pedagogue Mrs Almita Vamos shares her thoughts on the technical and interpersonal qualities required to become an effective instrumental teacher ...
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VC MASTERCLASS | Violinist Klaidi Sahatci – Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 [LEARN]
Tonhalle Orchestra Zürich 1st Concertmaster Klaidi Sahatci works us through the 1st movement of Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in...
VC INTERVIEWS
VC INTERVIEW | Violinist Chee-Yun – ‘Career Turning Points and Critical Moments’ [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel recently caught up with Southern Methodist University Artist-in-Residence, South Korean-born violinist Chee-Yun.
We sat her down to discuss the turning points and major influences in her career...
VC INTERVIEW | Rockport Music Festival Artistic Director, Violinist Barry Shiffman
The Violin Channel recently caught up with the newly-appointed Rockport Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director, former long time St. Lawrence String Quartet violinist, Mr Barry Shiffman.
The Rockport Music Festival will run from...
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ASK THE PROS | Attacca Quartet’s Andrew Yee – ‘How Does the Rehearsal Process Change with Different Styles of Music?’ [ADVICE]
The Violin Channel member Mimi Lee from the United States was keen to know: “How does your rehearsal process change...
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VC ARTISTS | The Aizuri Quartet – “Imaginative … and Genuinely Exciting”
The New York-based Aizuri String Quartet has firmly established themselves as one of the most in-demand young, chamber ensembles to emerge internationally in recent years.
Comprising violinists Ariana Kim and Miho Saegusa,...
