Semi-Finalists Announced for Gisborne International in New Zealand
The 14 Semi-finalists have today been announced for the 2013 Gisborne International Music Competition, in New Zealand
Emma Zhuang (Violin), Lisa Sung (Viola), Catherine Kwak (Cello),...
SAD NEWS | British Violist John White has Died – Aged 75
British violist John White has died – aged 75
He was a founding member of the Alberni Quartet and served a longtime Professorship at London's...
20 Year Old Sihao He Awarded 1st Prize at Gaspar Cassado International Cello Competition
20 year old Sihao He, from China, has been awarded 1st Prize at the Gaspar Cassado International Cello Competition, in Hachioji, Japan
Siaho currently studies...
Nikola Popara Viola and Bows Stolen in Brussels Apartment Robbery
A Nikola Popara viola and two bows were stolen from a Brussels, Belgium apartment - on the evening of Thursday November 28th
The instrument is...
Aussie Classical Music 'Limelight' Magazine Faces Dark Future
It has been announced today that Australia's award-winning classical music magazine and website 'Limelight Magazine' is set to cease operation on December 13th this...
World's 1st £2 Million Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Violins
The world's first 24-carat gold-plated violins, encrusted with diamonds, sapphires and ruby-encrusted skull scrolls have been unveiled in London
The bespoke instruments, valued at in...
1st Candidate Named in New York Philharmonic Concertmaster Successor Search
American violinist Erin Keefe has today been announced as one of several candidates being considered for the pending New York Philharmonic Concertmaster position
Whilst details...
Free Webstream Holidays Concert - Live from Joshua Bell's NYC Home
Tune in this evening for a free holidays webcast event – streamed live from Joshua Bell's New York home
Titled 'Musical Gifts: Joshua Bell and Friends,'...
Dr Leonidas Kavakos Awarded New England Conservatory Honorary Doctorate
It's been announced that 46 year old Greek violin virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos has this week been awarded a prestigious honorary Doctorate from the New England Conservatory, in...
New 2nd Violinist Announced for The St. Lawrence String Quartet
Canadian violinist Mark Fewer has today been announced as the new 2nd Violinist of The St. Lawrence String Quartet
He will replace departing violinist Scott...
Joint 1st Prize Awarded at Inaugural Jan Rakowski International Viola Competition
25 year old Sejune Kim, from South Korea, and 20 year old Karolina Errera, from Russia, have been awarded joint 1st prize at the...
SAD NEWS | American Violinist Mary Ella McKinney Has Passed
American violinist Mary Ella McKinney has passed away - aged 84
A student of Fritz Kreisler, she served orchestral positions with the New York Philharmonic,...
Competitors Announced for 2013 Gisborne International, in New Zealand
The 52 competitors for the 2013 Gisborne International Music Competition, in New Zealand have today been announced
They are: Benjamin Adler (Violin), Victor Avila-Luvsangenden (Violin), Julian...
First Sneak Peak at Joshua Bell's New Star-Studded Holidays Album
First awesome sneak peak at Joshua Bell's new holidays album 'Musical Gifts' - featuring collaborations with Gloria Estefan, Alison Krauss, Kristin Chenoweth, Chick Corea,...
David Garrett to Visit Hallowed Halls of Sesame Street
It has been announced today that German violinist David Garrett is set to make this upcoming debut appearance on Germany's 'Sesamstrasse' (Sesame Street)
The 33...
