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Final Round Competitors Announced at Isang Yun Competition — Cello 2022

This year's cello competition is being held from October 29 to November 6, 2022, at the internationally renowned Tongyeong Concert Hall in South Korea

Berlin to Host Grand Prix Emanuel Feuermann Cello Competition

Twelve young cellists were selected to take part in the competition, which is to be held in Berlin from November 15-22, 2022

Violist Thomas Riebl Celebrates the Naumbug Viola Award

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Riebl’s winning of the first-ever Naumburg Viola Award in 1982, the violist will give a recital at New York's Carnegie Hall on November 7

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Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition to be Held in New York

Presented by Reed Yeboah Fine Violins and Yi-Ping Yang, the event will take place from November 5-7th in New York City

Julie Reed Yeboah — What to Look for When Buying a New String Instrument?

In preparation for this year’s Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition, we sat down with Julie Reed Yeboah to get her essential advice

Yi-Ping Yang — How to Test String Instruments to Find the Right One For You

The Violin Channel recently caught up with Yi-Ping Yang, Co-Founder of the Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers Exhibition

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VC LIVE | The Colburn School Faculty Recital – Tatjana Masurenko

We're coming to you from The Colburn School in Los Angeles, California for a special performance featuring Colburn faculty member violist Tatjana Masurenko and pianist Fabio Bidini

VC LIVE | NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider & Alan Gilbert

Tune in here on Friday, November 4 at 3 PM ET for a performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto by Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider

VC LIVE | 2022 Montréal Chamber Music Festival

Tune in here every Monday from October 24-November 21 at 7PM ET for a broadcast of concerts from the 2022 Montréal Chamber Music Festival

VC LIVE | Jevgēnijs Čepoveckis at Rare Violins of New York

Winner of the Michael Hill Arancio Prize, Čepoveckis will perform with pianist Jinhee Park on November 10, 2022

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TwoSet Violin Receive Golden Age Stradivarius Violins on Loan

Brett Yang and Eddy Chen will make their public debuts on the instruments at a concert with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on November 16

The “Kux, Castelbarco” Stradivari Viola Sells for £2.5 Million

Sold by the Tarisio auction house in London, the c.1720 viola is one of only twelve violas that Antonio Stradivari made across six decades

Zubin Mehta Withdraws from Performances Due to Ill Health

Conductors Ivan Fischer, James Gaffigan, and Daniel Harding will step in for Mehta, performing with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra

International Louis Spohr Competition for Young Violinists Announces Prizewinners

Lilja Haatainen, Anton Carus, and Alexandra Weissbecker won first prize in their respective age categories

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VENGEROV'S VIEWS | Shifts & Connection with the Fingerboard

In this, the fourth of eight teaching classes, violinist Maxim Vengerov discusses how to shift in the most efficient way

The Violin Channel Vanguard Concerts Series 2

Tune in every Thursday at 5 PM (ET) from September 8 to November 17. Series 2 will feature world-renowned artists — including VC Artists Augustin Hadelich, Francisco Fullana, Xavier Foley, Stella Chen, Timothy & Nikki Chooi, Blake Pouliot and much, much more

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Opus Illuminate Presents "The Space We Hold" Documentary Series

This five-part documentary series features the music and life experiences of multiple living composers

The Space We Hold Episode I: Composer Saad Haddad

The Space We Hold is a five-part documentary series featuring composers Saad Haddad, Jeffrey Mumford, inti-figgis vizueta, Pamela Z, Billy Childs, and others

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NEW TO YOUTUBE | VC Rising Star Chloe Chua Performs Sarasate's "Caprice Basque"

In this recording, Chua plays a Guarneri violin of 1729, on generous loan from the Rin Collection

SOUND POST SERIES 2 | Masumi Per Rostad Talks Instruments with Cellist Johannes Moser

Take a look inside this cellist's case and see what makes his 330-year-old cello so great

Artistic Director of the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra Steps Down

During his 13-year tenure, Arthur Nestrovski's notable achievement was the appointment of American conductor Marin Alsop in 2012

Finnish Conductor Hannu Lintu Appointed Music Director of Gulbenkian Orchestra

A regular guest conductor of the orchestra, Lintu is also presently Chief Conductor at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet

Indiana’s Fischoff National Chamber Music Association Names Executive Director

Saxophonist and administrator Scott Campbell will assume the role, effective immediately

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COMPOSING TODAY | Composer Josh Henderson on Writing for a String Quartet

Henderson's work will receive its New York debut with the Cavani String Quartet at Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall

Composer Nigel Westlake Honored with Australian Screen Award

The Australian composer has written scores for more than seventeen feature films

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Canadian Violinist Andrew Dawes has Died, Aged 82

Co-founder of the award-winning Orford Quartet, Dawes passed away following a battle with prostate cancer

Japanese Luthier Tetsuo Matsuda has Died, Aged 77

The master maker, who trained in Cremona, worked in Chicago for much of his career

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APPLY | Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra — Assistant Conductor

This full-time role is a one-year appointment as of the 2023/24 concert season, with the potential for renewal

APPLY | Moab Music Festival — Executive Director

The successful candidate will oversee the daily activities of the annual festival in Utah

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Dallas Symphony Orchestra to Host Women in Classical Music Symposium

Hosted from November 6-9, 2022, the symposium will feature talks, panel discussions, performances, and networking events based on topics unique to women in the classical music industry

Carnegie Hall Hosts “String Fling” Family Event

Children will have the chance to hear free live performances and explore string music from around the world on November 5, 2022

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Winners Announced at Honens International Piano Competition

Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko won first prize at this year's competition and will receive $100,000 (CAD) plus a three-year Artist Development Program

VC LIVE | 2022 Honens International Piano Competition

The Final Rounds are available for playback on The Violin Channel

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APPLY | University of Minnesota — Director of the School of Music

This full-time position will involve creating a new strategic plan for the school and expanding the curriculum

APPLY | Curtis Institute of Music — Artist Manager and Booking Representative

This full-time role manages those on the professional artist management roster plus one-off professional engagements for current students and recent graduates

NEW RECORDINGS | Anne Akiko Meyers' New Release, "Mysterium"

Recorded alongside the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the disc showcases new arrangements of works by J. S. Bach and Morten Lauridsen

NEW RECORDINGS | Violinist Kinga Augustyn's New Album, "Grażyna Bacewicz: A Portrait"

Released on Centaur Records, the album contains two world premiere recordings

NEW RECORDINGS | Violinist Hilary Hahn Releases Newest Album, “Eclipse”

Out on Deutsche Grammophon, the album features two violin concertos performed with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony

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2nd Stuttgart International Violin Competition Releases 2024 Repertoire Selection

To be held from February 19-24, 2024, the competition's applications will open February 1, 2023

Violinist Eva Rabchevska — "How to plan repertoire when juggling competitions/concerts?"

We asked Stuttgart International Violin Competition winner, Eva Rabchevska

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Applications Open for The World's Biggest Stage Competition — Voice Edition

The final round will take place in New York City on Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 and will be live-streamed via The Violin Channel

Applications Open for The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School

Open to international pianists, vocalists, and orchestral instrumentalists, applications close on December 1, 2022

Applications Open for Colburn School Conservatory of Music

The Los Angeles-based school is accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate studies, including graduate studies in chamber music and conducting

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Applications Open to Carnegie Hall's Ensemble Connect Fellowship

The two-year fellowship program offers young professional classical musicians experience in teaching, community engagement, advocacy, and leadership

Applications Open to The Michael Hill International Violin Competition

Following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prestigious competition will return to New Zealand in June 2023

Applications Open to 2023 Concours Musical International de Montreal

The violin edition will be held in Montreal, Canada from April 22 to May 4, 2023

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20-year-old Hina Maeda from Japan has just minutes ago been awarded the 1st prize at the 2022 Wieniawski International Violin Competition | A student of Machie Oguri, Koichi Harada and Mayuko Kamio at the Tokyo University of Music, Hina will receive a 50,000 EUR cash prize | Second and third prizes were awarded to 29-year-old Meruert Karmenova from Kazakhstan and 21-year-old Qingzhu Weng from China

We’re coming to you from the Adam Mickiewicz University Auditorium in Poznan, Poland this evening for the Prize Giving Ceremony of the 2022 Wieniawski International Violin Competition | In addition to this year’s 1st prize, 20-year-old Hina Maeda from Japan was tonight also awarded the special prizes for ‘the best performance of a Wieniawski Concerto’, ‘the best performance of a Wieniawski caprice’, and ‘the best performance of a Sonata’

20-year-old Hina Maeda from Japan has just minutes ago been awarded the 1st prize at the 2022 Wieniawski International Violin Competition | A student of Machie Oguri, Koichi Harada and Mayuko Kamio at the Tokyo University of Music, Hina will receive a 50,000 EUR cash prize | Second and third prizes were awarded to 29-year-old Meruert Karmenova from Kazakhstan and 21-year-old Qingzhu Weng from China

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We’re coming to you live from New York’s Carnegie Hall tonight for a recital with violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya | The program featured selections from Shostakovich’s Op. 34 Preludes, Tchaikovsky’s Valse-scherzo, J. S. Bach’s First Sonata for Violin and Keyboard, plus Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir d’un lieu cher | Tune into theviolinchannel.com tomorrow for the newest installment of Maxim Vengerov’s recently launched educational series, “Vengerov’s Views”

Tune in on The Violin Channel every Monday from October 2 - November 21 at 7PM ET for a broadcast of concerts from the 2022 Montréal Chamber Music Festival | The first concert in the series will feature VC Young Artist, Kevin Zhu, performing Paganini 24 Caprices (arr. for violin and piano by Robert Schumann) with pianist Philip Chiu

We're coming to you from Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall in New York City tonight for the 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Gala Awards Concert | Tonight's concert features the 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant winners, cellists Ismael Guerrero and Derek Louie, flautist Nikka Gershman-Pepper, violinists Daniel Rafimayeri, Miray Ito, Mariam Abouzahra and Amira Abouzahra, and pianist Evren Ozel | The program includes works by Tchaikovsky, Kreisler, Chopin, Schumann, Halvorsen, and more | The concert stream is now available for playback on theviolinchannel.com

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