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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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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